- 2011 Honda LA Marathon Presented by K-Swiss Start Corrals Deadline Extended to 01/19/2011 The deadline is fast approaching to get your slot in a starting corral for a quicker, smoother LA Marathon start. Sub 3, sub 4, and sub 5 hours corrals available. Plus new course details! The LA Marathon is the 2011 USATF Southern California Association Marathon Championship Race! Deadline: Wednesday, January 19, 2011!
- 02-06 Redondo Beach 5K: Kick off 2011 with this great ocean side 5 km race! Join us for the exciting post-race party! The 2010 Road Running Grand Prix awards will also be presented at the Redondo Beach 5K, we will have raffle prizes, running gear, free race entry awards and MORE! The Redondo Beach 5K is the 2011 USATF Southern California Association 5 km Championship Race!
- 02-27 Brea 8K: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this amazing 8 km! Bigger, better, with a new post-race feast for runners! The most delicious finish line feast in the OC has been expanded for this celebration! First time ever at the Brea 8K: Chip Timing!!
- Dale Campbell Elected to Masters Road Running Chair, USATF, Southern California: Dale Campbell proved himself to be an unbeatable Champion in the 2010 Road Running Grand Prix, and now Dale has stepped up to help grow and expand the Road Championship Series as the Masters Chair! Congratulations Dale!
- Andy Hecker Elected to Masters Cross Country Chair, USATF, Southern California: Andy Hecker has returned to a leadership position in the Southern California Association. Hecker is an athlete, USATF official, and experienced race director. Hecker will be working with Mike Mahurin on the growing Cross Country Grand Prix. Congratulations Andy!
- USA Track&Field is Hiring!: The national USATF office has employment positions open in Marketing and Communications, Merchandise Sales, and Tour Operator positions! Get involved full-time in the sport your love!
Seeded Start Corrals A, B, C are secure start areas designed to offer a quicker and smoother start for all qualified marathon runners. Assignment to Seeded Start Corrals is based on a submitted qualifying time run in a recent marathon and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The LA Marathon is also implementing Wave Starts this year and the Seeded Corrals will make up Wave 1. Space is still available, but you must register and provide proof of a qualifying marathon time before January 19, 2011! More Info Here!
To submit application for placement in the sub-3, sub-4 or sub-5 hour Corrals, enter the race name, date, and qualifying time in the appropriate location with your online marathon entry and the marathon office will verify authenticity. If you run a faster marathon after registering for the 2011 Honda LA Marathon, you can send proof of this finish to 310.271.7202 (fax) or info@lamarathon.com. Corral requests must be received by January 19, 2011.
- Corral A = Sub - 3 hour
- Corral B = Sub - 4 hour
- Corral C = Sub - 5 hour
2) Redondo Beach 5K and 2010 Road Running Grand Prix Awards Ceremony!
Join us on Superbowl Sunday morning at the Redondo Beach 5K! The 5 km race (not the 10 km!) is the official 2011 USATF Southern California Association 5 km Championship Race! More than just a race, this is a Southern California fitness party-by-the-sea, with a crazy costume contest, great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories for runners to check out at the 2-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Michelob Ultra!
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2009 Road Running Grand Prix Winners: Perry Forrester, overall winner, mens division. Brian Livingston, 2009 USATF Southern California 5km Champion, Elite Health Track Club, 1st Runner Up, Club Competition, and 2009 Club Champions, Track Club LA. Clockwise from left.
Stick around after the Redondo Beach 5K! and join us for the 2010 Road Running Grand Prix Awards Ceremony! USATF will present the awards for Individual and Club Team Competitions, plus we are going to be giving away some awesome prizes and cool running gear. And you must be there to win!
In addition to getting a chance to win some great prizes, this is also an opportunity to meet and mingle with other members of the Southern California Association! Share you passion for running with your friends and competitors from one of the best places to race in the United States, Southern California! And learn more about the 2011 Road Running Grand Prix, and get news of the 2011 Cross Country Grand Prix, Race Walking, Track and Field, and Mountain-Ultra-Trail Running!
See you at the starting line!
