The Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K scheduled for Jan. 19 have been postponed due to wildfires in Southern California.
It is the fourth sporting event in the area to be rescheduled 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 current fires in and around the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area… The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the center of every decision we make “. the McCourt Foundation, which sponsors the race, said in a statement.
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Rose Bowl Stadium on 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 truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these unforeseen and difficult circumstances. .
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“At this time, we are actively working with our partners at the Rose Bowl to reschedule the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, and while we do not have a new date yet, we will share updates with participants and the community via email, our site website and social networks as soon as they are available.
A statue of the late, great 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 in the Pasadena area near the legendary stadium before finishing the race on the field.
The fires burned approximately 30,000 acres, destroyed more than 10,000 buildings, and claimed at least 10 lives.
Two people ride bicycles through the destruction left behind by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
Several celebrities, including Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, have lost their homes.
