On Nov. 21, the Rodeo Drive-Special Events-Holiday Program Committee heard a request from the McCourt Foundation regarding the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon, scheduled for March 16. The marathon, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary, is expected to cause street closures along its 26.2-mile course. The liaisons also considered a request from Vanity Fair for sidewalk closures during its Academy Awards Dinner and Post-Oscar Party. Liaisons Mayor Friedman and Councilmember Mary Wells both expressed support for the events.
Patty Betancourt, special events and filming coordinator, presented the LA Marathon’s route, which spans from Dodger Stadium to Century City and passes by several Beverly Hills attractions. With 25,000 participants, the LA Marathon is one of the most well-attended races in Southern California. The route allows marathon participants to pass by Beverly Hills restaurants, shops and hotels. Betancourt explained that, with safety in mind, the marathon requires significant street closures while minimizing disruption to residents and businesses. Beverly Hills traffic control will be on-site throughout the day to manage traffic and ensure businesses remain accessible to patrons until the marathon concludes at 6 p.m. Letters of notification will be distributed to affected businesses.
