Rose Bowl Half Marathon 2027
A scenic Pasadena half marathon around the Rose Bowl and Arroyo Seco, framed by the San Gabriel Mountains.
This date is an estimate based on the organizer's usual scheduling pattern. Confirm with the official race website before making travel or registration plans.
Course Highlights
- Rose Bowl Stadium circuit
- San Gabriel Mountain views
- Arroyo Seco and Brookside Park
- Hilly Southern California course
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.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 23 weeks until race day, we recommend a 14-week training plan. Start by October 11, 2026 to use the full build.
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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