Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8k

OTG Events

From OTG Events

Sunday, June 6, 2027
7:00 AM PDT
Los Angeles, California
$48.70–$293.95 · 2 races
5 Mile, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K on Sunday, June 6, 2027! Organized by OTG Events, this exciting event invites runners of all levels to gather their teammates for a unique relay race through the stunning landscapes of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Teams of up to 25 runners will tackle five scenic and challenging trail legs, each approximately 5.45 miles, while cheering each other on in a spirited atmosphere that embodies the joy of teamwork and camaraderie.

Whether you're racing with friends, representing a run club, or bonding with colleagues, the Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay promises an exhilarating day filled with competitive divisions and recreational fun. With $1,500 in cash prizes for the open division, finisher medals, premium race shirts, and exclusive collectible badges, participants will enjoy not just the thrill of the race, but also the festive atmosphere featuring aid stations, music, food trucks, and more. For those who prefer to tackle the course solo, the Griffith Park 8K offers a scenic single-loop trail race that promises the same energetic vibe. Don't miss out on this epic event—mark your calendars and prepare to register when it opens on December 1, 2026

Races

  • Marathon Relay Team (up to 5)

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $14.95 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    As the Captain, you are responsible for creating your team, setting the team password, and inviting teammates to join. Captains pay the full team's registration price when creating the team. Teammate should pay their portion of the team price.

    7:00 AM PDT

    $293.95

  • Griffith Park 8k

    Opens in 2 weeks

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Gender Specific T-Shirt

    The 8K is a single loop.

    8:00 AM PDT

    $48.70

Organiser's description

ONE EPIC TRAIL. FIVE LEGS. YOUR TEAM.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2027 | GRIFFITH PARK, LOS ANGELES



GATHER YOUR TEAMMATES FOR THE GRIFFITH PARK TRAIL MARATHON RELAY & 8K, RECOGNIZED BY RUNNER'S WORLD AS ONE OF ITS 10 BEST RACES YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF IN 2024!

TAKE ON ONE OF LOS ANGELES' MOST UNIQUE TEAM-RUNNING EXPERIENCES. TEAMS OF 25 RUNNERS SHARE FIVE SCENIC AND CHALLENGING TRAIL LEGS OF APPROXIMATELY 5.45 MILES EACH, PASSING THE BATON AND CHEERING EACH OTHER ON ALONG THE WAY.

WHETHER YOU'RE REPRESENTING A RUN CLUB, RACING WITH FRIENDS, OR BRINGING TOGETHER COWORKERS, THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE ENERGY OF RELAY RACE DAY.



WHY RUNNERS LOVE THIS RACE

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FIVE CHALLENGING TRAIL LEGS THROUGH GRIFFITH PARK

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AN EXCITING TEAM EXCHANGE AND FINISH-LINE ATMOSPHERE

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COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL TEAM DIVISIONS

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$1,500 IN CASH PRIZES FOR THE OPEN DIVISION

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FINISHER MEDALS, PREMIUM RACE SHIRTS, AND RELAY-ONLY COLLECTIBLE BADGES

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FULLY SUPPORTED AID STATIONS, MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, AND RACE-DAY FESTIVITIES



HOW RELAY REGISTRATION WORKS



ONE CAPTAIN. ONE TEAM REGISTRATION. UP TO FIVE TEAMMATES.

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YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN REGISTERS AND PAYS THE FULL TEAM ENTRY FEE.

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THE CAPTAIN CREATES A TEAM NAME AND INVITES TEAMMATES TO JOIN.

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TEAMMATES COMPLETE THEIR OWN REGISTRATION AT NO ADDITIONAL RACE ENTRY COST. THEY CAN REIMBURSE THEIR CAPTAIN SEPARATELY.



YOU DON'T NEED FIVE DIFFERENT RUNNERS TO PARTICIPATE. TEAMS OF 25 ARE WELCOME!



PREFER TO RUN SOLO?

JOIN US FOR THE GRIFFITH PARK 8K, A SCENIC AND CHALLENGING SINGLE-LOOP TRAIL RACE FEATURING THE SAME ENERGETIC RACE-DAY ATMOSPHERE.



2027 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

MARATHON RELAY: DECEMBER 1, 2026, AT 8:00 AM PST

GRIFFITH PARK 8K: DECEMBER 1, 2026, AT 8:00 AM PST



ORGANIZE YOUR CREW NOW AND BE READY WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS!

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Location

4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, 90027, CA, United States

OTG Events

OTG Events

OTG Events is Glendale based event production company that is focused on producing hyper local running experiences. Founded in 2015 by Choy and Leland, OTG Event’s first production was the 2016 Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay & 8K. Events produced and operated by OTG Events include the Griffith Park Trail Marathon Relay, LA Sunset Trail Relay, and the Mt. Hollywood Trail Run/Hike.

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