Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K

Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K is contested in Pasadena, California, on January 17, 2027. Two road formats are on the program, with a common start at 7:00 AM: the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K. No elevation figures are listed in the event data.

Both distances leaving together has a practical consequence: the opening mile is crowded, so line up by your target pace rather than letting the pack dictate your rhythm. The 5K suits a newer runner or anyone wanting a quick way into the racing year, while the half marathon fits those aiming at a January benchmark time, with eight to ten weeks of preparation including threshold sessions. A 7:00 AM start means a very early alarm and a warm-up you will have to keep short, so plan the morning backward from the gun.