The 23rd annual Los Angeles Marathon
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Taking the tour
This year’s route will give participants a tour of some of the city’s landmarks and highlights.
Hollywood Bowl
Soon after the start near Universal City, runners will head downhill past the Hollywood Bowl.
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Hollywood & Highland
At Hollywood & Highland Center, site of the Academy Awards ceremonies, Walk of Fame regulars such as Darth Vader, Superman and Elmo pose for pictures with tourists.
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Hancock Park
South of Melrose Avenue, the route passes through a residential area of tree-lined streets and lovely old homes.
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Koreatown
Runners will pass by the new Pavilion at Olympic Boulevard and Normandie Avenue.
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Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum -- host to Olympics and Super Bowls -- serves as the USC Trojans’ home field, a relationship recently extended for another 25 years.
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6th Street Bridge
Returning from the neighborhoods of L.A.’s Eastside, runners will cross the historic with its striking views of the downtown skyline.
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U.S. Bank Tower
The U.S. Bank Tower near the finish line is the tallest building west of Chicago, at 73 stories. Music and food will be available at the Finish Line Festival.
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Sources: Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles Department of Transportation. Photos by Los Angeles Times, Getty Images. Recent regional explainer graphics are available at latimes.com/localgraphics
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