THE Rose Bowl Half Marathon and the 5K scheduled for January 19 was postponed due to wildfires in Southern California.
This is the fourth sporting event in the area that will be postponed due to the fires. The Kings and Lakers games were postponed and Monday night’s Vikings-Rams playoff game was moved to Arizona.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the ongoing fires in and around the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. …The well-being of our participants, volunteers and the community is at the heart of every decision we make” the McCourt Foundationwhich sponsors the race, said in a statement.
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Rose Bowl Stadium, December 27, 2023, in Pasadena, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)
“We also have deep respect for the emergency personnel and first responders who work tirelessly to protect our community. We recognize that the postponement may be a disappointment for some, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these unforeseen and difficult times. circumstances.
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“At this time, we are actively working with our Rose Bowl partners to reschedule the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, and while we do not yet have a new date, we will share updates with participants and community via email, our website and social media as they become available.
A statue of the late UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue sits outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The race has been running since 2019. Runners travel through the Pasadena neighborhood near the legendary stadium before finishing the race on the field.
The fires have burned approximately 30,000 acres, destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and left at least 10 people dead.
Two people ride bicycles through the destruction left 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 home.
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