The Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K planned for January 19 has been postponed due to the wildfires in Southern California.
That’s it the fourth sports event in the area that will be moved due to the fire. The Kings and Lakers games have been postponed, and Monday night’s playoff game between the Vikings and the Rams has been moved to Arizona.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the ongoing wildfires in and around the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. … The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the heart of every decision we make,” the McCourt Foundationwhich is the sponsor of the race, says the press release.
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Rose Bowl Stadium on December 27, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)
“We also deeply respect the emergency personnel and emergency services who work tirelessly to protect our community. We understand that the delay may be a disappointment for some and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we deal with these unforeseen and difficult circumstances.
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“At this time, we are actively working with our partners at the Rose Bowl to move the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, and while we do not yet have a new date, we will notify participants and the community via email, our website and social media as soon as they become available.”
A statue of the late great UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue stands outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The race has been held since 2019. Runners race in the Pasadena area near the iconic stadium before finishing the run on the field.
The fires burned approximately 30,000 hectares, destroyed over 10,000 buildings and claimed at least 10 lives.
Two people ride bicycles through the destruction left behind by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
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Several celebrities, including Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, lost their homes.
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