The “Stadium to the Sea” marathon was held on Sunday, March 19th. The course started at Dodger Stadium and ended steps from the Santa Monica Pier. More than 25,000 athletes from the US and more than 60 countries participated.
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department made a strong commitment to the success of the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. Fire and rescue companies, along with Bicycle Medic teams, were on hand to provide EMS to runners and onlookers in need along the route.
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2017 LA Marathon Course Markers
Starting Line at
Mile 1 – Dodger Stadium
Mile 2 – Cesar Chavez Blvd
Mile 3 – Downtown LA
Mile 4 – Disney Concert Hall
Mile 5 – Downtown LA
Mile 6 – Echo Park
Mile 7 – Silverlake
Mile 8 – Los Feliz
Mile 9 – Thai Town
Mile 10 – Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mile 11 – Grauman’s Chinese Theater
Mile 12 – Hollywood
Mile 13 – Sunset Strip
Mile 14 – West Hollywood
Mile 15 – Doheny Drive
Mile 16 – Rodeo Drive
Mile 17 – Century City
Mile 18 – Santa Monica Blvd
Mile 19 – Westwood
Mile 20 – VA/Purple Heart Hill
Mile 21 – Brentwood
Mile 22 – San Vicente & Bundy
Mile 23 – San Vicente & 26th
Mile 24 – San Vicente & 14th
Mile 25 – Ocean Ave/Palisades Park
Mile 26 – Santa Monica
Finish Line
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LAFD Marathon Team
The LAFD marathon team had 19 runners and 12 two-person relay teams competing in the 2017 Los Angeles Marathon. The Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund was also participating as an official charity partner. The “L.A. Fire” team had a goal of raising $35,000 for the charity.