Sold Out Marathon Draws 25,000 Runners to the Iconic Sunset Strip
West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman and West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo will participate in the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 21, 2010. Both West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman and West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo are accomplished marathon runners who have each raised hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars for the fight against HIV and AIDS epidemic and AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA). For the first time in its 25 year history, the L.A. Marathon is a sold out event. The "Stadium to the Sea" course will pass through West Hollywood and will draw 25,000 runners to the iconic Sunset Strip.
The 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon start line is located at Dodger Stadium and the finish is located on Ocean Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of Santa Monica. The 26.2 mile course will tour historical landmarks in the City of Los Angeles and lead runners through legendary West Hollywood in mile thirteen through mile fifteen of the race.
"We are truly excited about the LA Marathon running through West Hollywood," said West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land. "The runners will really enjoy a route that takes them down West Hollywood's legendary Sunset Strip before heading over to the equally famous Santa Monica Boulevard. Our business community is working to maximize their visibility as they best serve residents and visitors alike on race day. It's going to be a great marathon for all involved," Mayor Land continued.
Several entertainment points including block parties, a DJ booth and mile markers will be located in West Hollywood. The two West Hollywood block parties will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature live music, radio remotes, food and beverage sampling and product giveaways. Admission is free and open to the public.
West Hollywood block parties, DJ booth, and inflatable mile markers will be placed at the following locations:
- Block party adjacent to Cabo Cantina, 8301 Sunset Boulevard
- Block party in front of the Pavilions store, 8969 Santa Monica Boulevard
- DJ booth at mile 13.5, located on the southeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard
- Inflatable mile marker for Mile 13, located at Sunset Boulevard and Roxbury Avenue
- Inflatable mile marker for Mile 14, located at Sunset Boulevard and Horn Avenue
The marathon runners will enter West Hollywood at Sunset Boulevard, and Havenhurst Drive on the city's eastside and head west on the iconic Sunset Boulevard passing by several historical landmarks including the art deco architectural wonder Sunset Tower; rock & roll legends Whisky a Go Go and the Viper Room; turn left onto San Vicente Boulevard and right onto eclectic Santa Monica Boulevard also known as Route 66, past the famous Troubadour; exiting West Hollywood at Doheny Drive into Beverly Hills.
Due to the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon, the following streets will be temporarily CLOSED as follows:
- Sunset Boulevard from Havenhurst Drive to Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- San Vicente Boulevard from Sunset Boulevard to Melrose Avenue on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Santa Monica Boulevard from La Cienega Avenue to Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Doheny Drive from Santa Monica Boulevard to West Beverly Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Parking will not be allowed along the race course. "No Parking" signs will be posted before the event. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.
Public Parking in West Hollywood will be available at the following locations for a fee:
| Â | Â | Â | City Hall Parking Lot |
| 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard | |||
| Corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Sweetzer | |||
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Kings Road Parking Structure | |||
| 8383 Santa Monica Boulevard | |||
| Corner of Santa Monica Boulevard and Kings Road | |||
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La Jolla/Havenhurst Lot | |||
| 1046 Havenhurst Drive | |||
| Santa Monica Boulevard and Havenhurst Drive | |||
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La Peer Lot | |||
| 623 La Peer Drive | |||
| Melrose Avenue and La Peer Drive | |||
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Orange Grove Lot | |||
| 1114 N. Orange Grove | |||
| Santa Monica Boulevard and Orange Grove Avenue | |||
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Pacific Design Center | |||
8687 Melrose Avenue | |||
| Between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue | |||
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Spaulding Lot | |||
| 7718 Santa Monica Boulevard | |||
| Santa Monica Boulevard and Spaulding Avenue | |||
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901 Hancock Parking Structure | |||
| 901 Hancock Avenue | |||
| Santa Monica Boulevard and Hancock Avenue | |||
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West Hollywood Park Parking Lot | |||
| 647 San Vicente Boulevard | |||
| Santa Vicente Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard |
For more information regarding the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon please visit www.lamarathon.com For more information regarding West Hollywood street closures visit www.weho.org.
Contacts:
City of West Hollywood
Tamara White
Public Information
Officer
or
Helen J. Goss, Esq.
Director,
Public Information and Prosecution Services
323-848-6431
twhite@weho.org
hgoss@weho.org
