The Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for January 19 has been postponed due to the wildfires in Southern California.
It’s the fourth sporting event in the area that has to be moved because of 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 Los Angeles area. …The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the heart of every decision we make,” the McCourt Foundationwhich is sponsoring 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 disappointing to some, and we greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these unforeseen and difficult circumstances. circumstances.
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“We are currently actively working with our partners at the Rose Bowl to reschedule the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, and while we do not yet have a new date, we will share updates with participants and the community via email, our website and social media as soon as they are available.”
A statue of the late UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue stands outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The race has been held since 2019. Runners race through the Pasadena area near the legendary stadium before finishing the run on the field.
The fires have burned about 30,000 hectares, destroyed more than 10,000 buildings and claimed at least ten lives.
Two people cycle through the destruction left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday, January 9, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
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Several celebrities, including JJ Redick, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, have lost their homes.
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