Rose Bowl Half Marathon 2026
Circle the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium and run through the scenic Arroyo Seco in Pasadena. The course features views of the San Gabriel Mountains and runs alongside the Rose Bowl Golf Course. A challenging but rewarding Southern California classic.
Course Highlights
- Circle the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium
- San Gabriel Mountain views
- Run through Arroyo Seco and Brookside Park
- Hilly, scenic course through Pasadena
Race Day Conditions
Hilly course — train on hills and conserve energy on the climbs.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the hilly road course in Pasadena, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Hilly half marathon strategy
Build hill strength and practice controlled climbing effort instead of forcing flat-road pace uphill.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 55°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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