The Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, scheduled for January 19th, has been postponed due to wildfires in Southern California.
This is the fourth sporting event in the region to be rescheduled due to the fires. The Kings and Lakers game was postponed and Monday night's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams was rescheduled for Arizona.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the ongoing fires in and around the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. It’s at the heart of every decision we make.” McCourt Foundationthe race's sponsor, said in a statement.
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Rose Bowl Stadium, December 27, 2023, Pasadena, California (David McNew/Getty Images)
“We also have deep respect for the emergency services and first responders who are working tirelessly to protect our communities. We understand that the postponement may be disappointing to some. We sincerely appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as we navigate these unexpected and difficult circumstances.''
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“At this time, we are actively working with our Rose Bowl partners to reschedule the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K. A new date has not yet been determined, but we have emailed participants and the community. We will share updates on our website and social media as soon as they become available.
Outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena stands a statue of the late, great UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue. (Luis Cinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
This race has been running since 2019. Runners run through the Pasadena neighborhood near the legendary stadium, then finish on the field.
The fire 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 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 lost their homes, including Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick.
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