The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is scheduled for March 8, 2026, bringing thousands of runners to the streets of LA. This obviously means a number of roads will be closed around the area. So if you’re planning on driving around LA today, make sure you check this guide out first so you know what roads will be closed.
Below is your comprehensive guide to the road closures and parking restrictions.
General Closure and Parking Rules in LA
- Road closures will take place on a rolling basis starting at 3:00 AM and lasting until approximately 6:00 PM.
- All road closures along the course will be finalized by 6:00 AM.
- Vehicles are not permitted to cross the race course at any time.
- Freeways will remain open throughout the day, though specific ramps will be closed.
- Streets along the marathon course will be clearly marked with “No Parking” signs approximately 72 hours before the event.
- Please strictly adhere to “No Parking – Tow Away Zones,” as violators will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.
- The reopening of streets will happen on a rolling basis following the 7:00 AM start, but final discretion lies with the Fire and Police departments.
Major Course Closures
The marathon route impacts several major thoroughfares. Here is a breakdown of key street closures along the course:
- Sunset Blvd (Echo Park Ave to Virgil Ave): Closed from 4:00 AM to an estimated reopening of 11:10 AM.
- Hollywood Blvd (Hillhurst Ave to La Brea): Closed from 4:00 AM to an estimated reopening of 12:00 PM (Noon).
- Santa Monica Blvd (Wilshire Blvd to Sepulveda Blvd): Closed from 5:00 AM to an estimated reopening of 6:00 PM.
- Wilshire Blvd (Sepulveda Blvd to Barrington Ave): Closed from 5:00 AM to an estimated reopening of 2:20 PM.
- San Vicente Blvd (Wilshire Blvd to Saltair Ave): Closed from 5:00 AM to an estimated reopening of 5:00 PM.
- Century Park East (Santa Monica Blvd to Constellation): Closed from 8:00 AM on Saturday to an estimated reopening of 8:00 PM on Sunday.
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Freeway Ramp Closures
While the main freeway arteries remain open, several ramps will be closed to manage traffic flow around the course:
- 110 Northbound (Hill St / Stadium Way): Closed from 3:00 AM to 9:35 AM.
- 110 Southbound (Sunset Blvd): Closed from 3:00 AM to 9:20 AM.
- 101 Northbound (Hollywood Blvd): Closed from 3:55 AM to 11:40 AM.
- 101 Southbound (Highland Blvd): Closed from 4:05 AM to 11:44 AM.
- 405 Southbound (Wilshire Blvd – Westbound): Closed from 4:45 AM to 3:00 PM.
Additional Local Access Closures
Certain streets next to the course will be designated as “Local Access Only”. Residents needing to reach these areas have to request access.
- Downtown/Echo Park (Stadium Way from Scott Ave to Chavez Ravine Pl): Closed from 4:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
- Hollywood (Cahuenga Blvd from Franklin Ave to Sunset Blvd): Closed from 4:00 AM to 11:40 AM.
- West Hollywood (Fairfax Ave from Hollywood Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd): Closed from 4:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
- Beverly Hills (3rd St from Oakhurst Dr to Robertson Blvd): Closed from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- West LA (Beverly Glen Blvd from Wilshire Blvd to Santa Monica Blvd): Closed from 5:00 AM to 1:50 PM.
