The sold-out Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, produced by The McCourt Foundation, returned on Jan. 18 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The milestone year was marked with milestone results, including new bests in finish times and funds raised. Tim Reed, the men’s half marathon champion, set a new course record, completing the 13.1 miles in 1:08:07. The previous record was held by Jonathan Martin who ran 1:09:22 in 2023. In addition, Team TMF fundraisers generated over $117,000 and counting for The McCourt Foundation, the most generated by Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K runners in the event’s history.
Other top finishes included Sophia Carcamo, the women’s half marathon champion, with a time of 1:19:04. The men’s 5K division was led by Timothy Lam, who finished with a time of 16:32. Ingrid Walters led the women’s division with a time of 19:47.
Team TMF’s record-breaking fundraising dollars support The McCourt Foundation’s mission of curing neurological diseases and promoting community wellness. This year’s total fundraising is nearly a 20% increase over the previous year, and donations continue post-event. Since 1992, the foundation has donated over $7.2 million to neurological research and generated more than $76 million through its Charity Program. Team TMF charity runners received a guaranteed entry, VIP perks and a personal fundraising page.
LATF’s Pamela Price was at the start line with running influencer Bearsun to kick off the race on McCourt Foundation’s socials and @LAMARATHON Tiktok!
“As we celebrate a decade of this amazing race, we’re reflecting on 10 years of bringing the global running community together in Pasadena while raising funds to support our mission of advancing neurological research,” said Brian McCourt, president and chairman of the board of The McCourt Foundation. “This legendary stadium and the storied streets of this historic town are the perfect backdrop for athletic excellence and everyday goals alike. On top of the achievements of these participants, we mark the impact of TMF and reinforce our commitment to creating exceptional events with a greater purpose.”
The race featured three distances: the half marathon (13.1 miles), 5K (3.1 miles) and kids run (½ km), all starting and finishing at the historic Rose Bowl Stadium. Participants experienced a scenic tour of Pasadena, passing historic streets and landmarks such as the Colorado Street Bridge, Old Town Pasadena and Caltech, before finishing on the 50-yard line inside the stadium. Following the race, participants received their 10th anniversary medals featuring the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium façade and stemmed rose, designed by Badges & Medals, the race’s Official Medal Supplier. Registration for the 2027 edition of this early sellout race is now open.
For more information about the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, visit mccourtfoundation.org and follow The McCourt Foundation on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
