Introduction to the LA 5K Race
Overview of the Event
Thousands of participants gathered outside Dodger Stadium on Saturday morning for the LA 5K race.
The race kicked off live on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News, and Wendy Burch was stationed at the starting line to catch the beginning of the race just after 8 a.m., armed with a KTLA cowbell of course.
Participant Interviews
She interviewed both runners and onlookers supporting causes near and dear to them, including Cedars-Sinai and the Catholic Education Foundation.
“We have about 130 runners running for our foundation today,” one woman representing the Catholic Education Foundation from the crowd said before she was interrupted by the start of the race.
Notable Participants
One woman, who Wendy Burch knew, was running on her birthday. Immediately after she took off running, another friend of Wendy’s stopped by to give her a hug.
KTLA 5’s Wendy Burch interviews a woman running the LA 5K on her birthday. Mar. 15, 2025.
Then, about two minutes after the 5K first started, Wendy tossed the microphone to KTLA photojournalist Armando Moncayo and began running.
Details of the Race
For those of you wondering, a 5K race is 3.1 miles long.
The LA 5K is part of the festivities for the weekend of the 40th Los Angeles Marathon, which airs on KTLA 5 on Sunday starting at 6 a.m.
Elite fields set for 2025 Los Angeles Marathon
Road closures will be in place starting at 4 a.m. along the marathon route, which includes Sunset, Hollywood and Santa Monica boulevards as well as surface streets and ramps along the 101 and 405 freeways.
Streaming Information
Viewers can also head to KTLA+ to stream the marathon. KTLA+ is available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, YouTube TV and on Samsung Smart TVs.
In addition, the marathon can be streamed live on ktla.com.
Conclusion
The LA 5K race at Dodger Stadium marked the beginning of an exciting weekend for runners and spectators alike, leading up to the 40th Los Angeles Marathon. With thousands of participants and various causes being supported, the event was a testament to the community’s spirit and enthusiasm for running and giving back.
FAQs
What is the distance of a 5K race?
A 5K race is 3.1 miles long.
How can I stream the Los Angeles Marathon?
The marathon can be streamed on KTLA+, which is available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, YouTube TV, and Samsung Smart TVs, or live on ktla.com.
What are the road closures for the marathon?
Road closures will be in place starting at 4 a.m. along the marathon route, including Sunset, Hollywood, and Santa Monica boulevards, as well as surface streets and ramps along the 101 and 405 freeways.
