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Submitted by eddied26.2
April 3, 2012
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I ran this race in 2010 to pace a friend. It was super convenient for me since I already live in Downtown LA and the finish line was at LA Live. The Start of the race was at Griffith Park so I took the bus there. No issues at the start, Music at the start but nothing too crazy!
The route had the opportunity to be better, but there were some points where we ran though very “dead’ sections meaning, not only no crowd support but nothing to see either. Some parts of were nice other part of the race were just so so. There were a few out and backs here and there, Griffith Park and Echo Park were nice as was finishing downtown but much of the course left something to be desired. The route was hillier than was expected but nothing too crazy.
The post race festivities were outstanding! Concerts, beers, etc. plus your right there at LA Live with plenty of food and entertainment options for post race!
I think this race can easily be an A race but the course has to be improved. Many runners remember the City Of Angels half marathon very fondly, and this is the race that has replaced it. Competitor group needs to show people why having them take over was a good thing.
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Submitted by firenurse03
February 29, 2012
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A pretty fun race and very organized and one of the most fun half marathon in the Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon series. Great Expo with lots of vendors and great running gear! Sampling of the MGD 64 was interesting. Packet pick-up was a breeze though don’t park inside the convention center and pay the parking fee. Park across the street where it’s free. The course itself was okay. It was interesting to go through downtown L.A. though there was almost a fight breaking out while we were running on the course. However, there were so many cops everywhere that I didn’t feel unsafe at all. Running through the Coliseum and through the tunnel was great, and the view of the L.A. skyline running down the bridge was quite breathtaking! I’ve never seen L.A. the way I did that day before! The post-race concert was great (it was Bret Michaels) and the beer garden was okay. As like the other RNR races I’ve run, they gave plenty of food and drinks at the finish line, plenty of water stations & aid stations as well! Love how they also gave out GU’s right around mile 9 and 10. That’s always a plus! Love the band at every mile, too!! Could use a better looking course, but it was still an interesting one! A fun race overall and will run it again. However, make sure to get there early before the road blocks. It was frustrating trying to find my way to L.A. Live once the roads were blocked and none of the cops would tell you the correct way to go to avoid the road blocks!! Ended up having to pay $20 to park at a nearby lot that looked a bit sketchy! Fortunately, my car was still in one piece by the time I finished the race. Remember where you park bc it can get really confusing in downtown L.A.! My advice to definitely get there early in order to park inside the parking garage at L.A. Live and make it easier for yourself!
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Submitted by crystal
February 29, 2012
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This review is for the Inaugural Rock n Roll Los Angeles half marathon that took place in 2010. I had heard horror stories of Rock n Roll Inaugural events, so I went into this race with a bit of skepticism. As it turned out, I need not have worried. In 2010, this race was a point to point race, starting at Griffith Park and ending at LA Live. Parking was available at the LA convention center, and it was a short walk to LA Live, where we had to take buses to the start at Griffith Park. It was a 15 minute ride to Griffith Park, and we had to hike up a small hill to get to the UPS gear drop off trucks. Port a potties were plenty along the corrals and we did not have to wait long. The corrals were not really monitored, so you did not necessarily have to go to your own corral.
Race start went smoothly, and we were off through Griffith Park. The course was pleasant despite a few hills, and I enjoyed the live music throughout the race. Running the final leg through downtown LA was great! I did not stay to enjoy the post-race festivities, but it looked like it was well set-up.
I thought this was a very well run inaugural race, especially for Rock n Roll. I liked the point to point course, and did not mind the buses. In 2011 they switched to a loop course that just did not look as exciting, although I did not run it so I can not say for sure.
In 2010, they had unisex tech shirts, but in 2011 they had gender specific ones! Rock on!
autumn sunshine and feel the rhythm of rockin’ bands every mile. Be part of the World’s Largest Halloween Half Marathon and enjoy a tour of the star-studded city and spectacular Red Carpet finish at L.A. Live.
