Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K postponed due to wildfires

The Rose Bowl Half Marathon and a 5K scheduled for Jan. 19 was postponed due to wildfires in Southern California.

This the fourth sports event in an area that will be moved due to 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 all those affected by the ongoing wildfires in the city of Pasadena and the Los Angeles area. … The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the heart of every decision we make.” The McCourt Foundationwhich is sponsoring the race, according to a statement.

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Rose Bowl Stadium December 27, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (David McNew/Getty Images)

“We also have the utmost respect for the emergency and first responder personnel who work tirelessly to protect our community. We understand that the delay may be frustrating for some, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding while we deal with these unforeseen and difficult situations. 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 until we have a new date, we will be sharing news with participants and the community via email, our website and social media as only they will become available.”

A statue of the late great 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. Runners race in the Pasadena area near the legendary stadium before finishing the race on the field.

The fires burned about 30,000 hectares, 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, Jan. 9, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)

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Several celebrities, including Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Reddick, lost their homes.

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