A Story in Every Step
Explore expert tips, personal experiences and guidance to support you from the first mile to the finish line.
Expert Training Tips
There’s no such thing as being too old or too out-of-shape to train for a marathon, says Josh Goldman, MD, a UCLA Health sports medicine specialist, team physician for the Los Angeles Chargers and long-distance runner.
Sports Medicine
UCLA Health Sports Medicine delivers comprehensive care for any sports-related injury. Our services include diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Here, the same experts trusted by Los Angeles' top sports teams provide your care, tailored to your needs.
Get Inspired
The LA Marathon isn’t just a race — it’s a collection of human stories about grit, transformation and community. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, running for a cause, or simply proving to yourself that you can, the LA Marathon is a stage for ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
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UCLA Health is the Official Health Care Partner of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. We also sponsor many races in the Southern California region throughout the year.
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Get Inspired
There’s a story in every step. The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon isn’t just 26.2 miles — it’s thousands of personal victories happening at once. Being a part of the UCLA Health running community means you get trusted wellness insights, training tips from doctors who run, recovery guidance that actually fits real life and more. It’s your go-to space for smarter running, better well-being and staying connected to a community that cheers for every mile.
The partnership between UCLA Health and the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is a significant collaboration that aims to enhance the marathon experience with top-tier medical services. UCLA Health, known for its superior patient care and leading-edge research, will provide best-in-class medical care both on and off the race course. This partnership is a testament to UCLA Health's commitment to community health and aligns with the marathon's mission of fostering health and wellness. The collaboration is expected to improve the health and safety protocols of the event and ensure the best possible care for participants.