Lace Up for Resilience: Ultra-Marathon Relay from Altadena to Palisades Supports Fire Recovery!

Campbell Wellman Ultra Marathon Relay Los Angeles

Get ready to witness an inspiring display of community spirit in motion! This Saturday, runners will embark on an extraordinary 50-kilometer journey, stretching from the foothills of Altadena all the way to the scenic shores of the Pacific Palisades. Organized by the Silver Lake Track Club, the "Altadena to the Palisades: An Ultra-Marathon Relay" isn't just about pounding the pavement; it's a powerful, symbolic effort to raise vital funds for ongoing wildfire recovery across Los Angeles.

The organizers aptly frame rebuilding from the wildfires as "an ultra-marathon, not a sprint." To symbolically connect the communities impacted and those offering support, this 50k journey will take runners through the heart of LA. There are fantastic ways to get involved: sign up as a runner, make a direct donation, or volunteer/cheer at one of the aid stations along the route!

The Scenic 50k Route: Altadena to the Palisades

The relay kicks off bright and early this Saturday, May 10th at 7:00 a.m. at the Good Neighbor Bar in Altadena. Runners will then traverse a roughly 10-kilometer (6-mile) leg to a series of welcoming checkpoints, each offering a chance to regroup and refuel:

  • Start: Good Neighbor Bar (Altadena) - 7:00 AM

  • 10K: Found Coffee LA (Eagle Rock)

  • 20K: Makisupa (Silver Lake)

  • 30K: Superba (Hollywood)

  • 40K: Tuscan Son (Santa Monica)

  • 45K: Demitasse (Santa Monica)

  • 50K: Will Rogers Beach (Palisades) - Finish Line!

Campbell Wellman Ultra Marathon Relay Los Angeles

Participants can choose to run the entire 50k as a solo ultra-marathoner, gather friends to form a relay team of up to five, or simply run whichever segment of the course suits their ability and schedule. Remember, this isn't a race! It's a celebratory run to reflect on the resilience of Los Angeles and re-energize the collective efforts to rebuild our beautiful city through the power of running.

The Silver Lake Track Club warmly invites all run clubs and individual runners to join this meaningful initiative and make a tangible impact on our community's recovery. All funds raised through this incredible effort will be directly donated to local, ongoing fire relief and rebuilding efforts, supporting vital organizations such as:

  • Altadena Mountain Rescue

  • Altadena Public Library

  • Santa Monica Mountain Fund

  • National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) Immigrant Fire Relief Fund

All registered runners will receive a commemorative event t-shirt, a free pair of stylish Goodr sunglasses, and fantastic aid station support provided by ASICS, along with gifts and refreshing finish line drinks courtesy of BANDIT RUNNING.

Emphasizing participation and community support, there is no time limit on this event. Run the route, experience your city, your way. For more detailed information, including the course map, be sure to check out the Strava route.

Let's lace up our shoes, embrace the spirit of community, and run towards a stronger, more resilient Los Angeles! For more information and to register, visit the event site (tickets are going fast!).