the Rose Bowl Half Marathon The 5K race scheduled for January 19 was postponed due to wildfires in Southern California.
that it Fourth sporting event In the area scheduled to be rescheduled due to fires. The Kings and Lakers' games were postponed, and Monday night's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams 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 greater Los Angeles area. … The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the heart of every decision we make.” McCourt FoundationThe company 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 realize that the postponement may come as a disappointment to some, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these difficult and unexpected circumstances.” conditions.
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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 & 5K, and while we do not have a new date yet, we will share updates with participants and the community via email, website and social media as they become available.”
A statue of the late UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue stands outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Luis Cinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
The race has been held since 2019. Competitors race in the Pasadena area near the legendary stadium before finishing the race on the field.
The fires burned nearly 30,000 acres, destroyed more than 10,000 buildings, and claimed the lives of at least 10 people.
Two people ride bicycles through the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles Thursday, January 9, 2025. (Jay Si Hong/AP)
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Many celebrities, including Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick, They lost their homes.
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