The McCourt Foundation

Celebrating an Unforgettable Race Day in Los Angeles! From the iconic start at Los Angeles Dodgers Stadium to the inspiring finish in Century City, The McCourt Foundation Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS America Corporation was a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of community. ??? A heartfelt thank you to our partners, sponsors, and supporters who helped make this milestone event possible. Your commitment fuels the spirit of LA and the athletes who take on this incredible challenge. Here’s to another year of making an impact - together! #LAtogether #LAMarathon #Marathons #Socialimpact #LAcommunity #running ??? ?? diplo - Be Right There (HUGEL Remix) ?? Ryan Bethke / @RWBmultimedia

Welcome to the Race Circle K! We are excited to share that Circle K will join our 2025 Los Angeles Marathon as the Official Convenience Store partner and take the Presenting Sponsor position of the LA Kids Run. The LA Kids Run, held on Saturday, March 15, welcomes young runners ages 3-8 to participate in a fun and engaging race experience at?Dodgers Stadium, inspiring the next generation of marathoners. Each participant will receive an official race shirt, finisher’s medal, and post-race refreshments, reinforcing Circle K’s commitment to supporting active lifestyles and community engagement. To read more about this partnership ?? https://lnkd.in/gnZ_pGbp #Sponsorship #Partnership #Kidsrun #Healthandwellness #Community #Conveniencestore #Socialimpact

Welcome back to our Start Line Kia America! Kia?will return as the?Official Automotive Partner?for the 40th edition of the Los Angeles Marathon on March 16, continuing its support for one of the country’s largest marathons. As the marathon celebrates its 40th edition on March 16, Kia will continue to highlight its commitment to sustainable mobility through the EV9 SUV, which will serve as the official pace car. “The Los Angeles Marathon isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of movement, determination, and community, drawing 25,000 passionate runners to the streets of L.A.,” said Steven Center, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Kia America. “Kia is proud to be part of this journey, supporting runners at every mile and connecting with the running community through the marathon’s dynamic programs. Just like training for a marathon, our commitment to innovation and sustainability is about endurance, progress, and pushing forward toward a better future—because at Kia, movement is what inspires us to go farther.” On Sunday, March 16, more than 25,000 runners will take on the iconic 26.2-mile?Stadium-to-the-Stars course, starting at?Dodger Stadium?and finishing near Avenue of the Stars in?Century City. The partnership aligns with Kia’s broader strategy of leveraging premier sporting events to engage consumers and reinforce its leadership in the electric vehicle market. Kia continues to accelerate its presence in the global EV market, aiming to expand its lineup from nine to 11 electrified models by 2026. The Kia EV9 has already earned industry accolades, including North American Utility Vehicle of the Year? from the North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) jury and Best EV in the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards. “Kia’s partnership with the Los Angeles Marathon underscores a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful consumer engagement,” said?Karen O'Connell, Head of Sponsorship for the marathon. “As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of this premier event, Kia’s strategic alignment with our mission will enhance the race experience while providing valuable touchpoints for a highly engaged audience. We look forward to collaborating on impactful initiatives that resonate with both runners and the broader community.” To read more about this partnership ?? https://lnkd.in/enfpHEKY #Sponsorship #Partnership #Marathons #Sustainability #KIA #movementthatinspires #socialimpact

Welcome to our race Penske Truck Leasing! As the?Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS?marks its 40th anniversary on March 16, 2025, we proudly announce a significant partnership with Penske Truck Leasing serving as the?Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor. Penske’s involvement promises to enhance the logistical operations and overall participant experience of the historic race. To read more about this partnership ?? https://lnkd.in/gnJQcucC #Sponsorship #Partnerships #Logistics #Truckrental #Marathon #socialimpact

Welcome to our race UCLA Health! UCLA Health will serve as the Official Health Care Partner for the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS and its associated events, offering top-tier medical services and support to all participants. This partnership not only underscores UCLA Health’s longstanding commitment to community health but also aligns perfectly with the marathon’s mission of fostering health and wellness, perfectly aligning with?The McCourt Foundation's?ethos of empowering individuals and communities to build a healthier world. To read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gJxkpyV2 #UCLAhealth #Health #healthandwellness #Partnerships #Sponsorship #SBJ #Frontofficesports #Community #Marathon #socialimpact

We are going Bananas over this one as we welcome Chiquita as the Official Banana of the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon Presented by ASICS! Our runners will be jumping out of their skins to have Chiquita Bananas on our race course in less than 3 weeks. A shout out to all who helped pull this one together! Dannielle Simpson Juliana Furlan Katerina Kolarova Karen O'Connell. To read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gcSFsdHw #Marathons #Sponsorship #Partnerships #Socialimpact #Bananas #RunningUSA #Sportsnutrition

Welcome to the Start Line Optimum Nutrition ! We are excited to welcome you as our Official Protein and Energy Drink Partner. A special thank you to everyone who contributed to making this partnership happen. Evan Perzel Mike Ficaro Stuart Warren Dansby Courtney Murphy Apryl Wishecoby-DiCostnazo Miles Baggett Karen O'Connell Katerina Kolarova. To read more about this partnership ?? https://lnkd.in/gvzVtSZf #Marathon #Running #LA #SportNutrition #Performance #Partnership #Sponsorship #SBJ #RunningUSA #Socialimpact

Join us Together LA: In an unprecedented show of unity, the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS, New York Road Runners (NYRR) – the nonprofit that produces the Tata Consultancy Services New York City Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Boston Athletic Association – organizers of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America have come together to support Together LA, an initiative spearheaded by The McCourt Foundation to aid those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. As part of this collaboration, the four organizations will co-brand limited-edition Together LA merchandise, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) and the California Fire Foundation These funds will provide emergency relief, assist displaced families, and support long-term recovery efforts.? To read more ?? https://lnkd.in/gd66bsvN #togetherla #marathons #runningusa #LA #firereliefefforts #socialimpact Murphy Reinschreiber Brian McCourt

Medal Monday calls for our 2025 Los Angeles Marathon Medal Reveal. We are now less than 4 weeks away from the 40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS. This year is sure to be extra special as we host LA's largest community event and continue on The McCourt Foundation mission of striving to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world. Over 35,000 participants will be awarded one of these Finisher Medals thanks to our proud partner Badges and Medals . #Medalmonday #partnership #sponsorship #Marathon #running #LA #LAtogether #Socialimpact #LAcommunity #medals #runningusa #neurologicaldisease Brian McCourt Murphy Reinschreiber Hamish Larsen Ayden Hamilton Karen O'Connell

Welcome to the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS Sprintcrowd! We are excited for this partnership as it opens up the opportunity for anyone around the globe to be a part of our Los Angeles Road Runners community and receive live coaching and training programs leading up to all of The McCourt Foundation events. Thank you to the team who have contributed to this partnership! Victor Wigelius Rubin McRae Indira Yuste Matilda Axelsson Lucie Murray Laurie Gestal Karen O'Connell To read more about this partnership and how we are empowering communities to build a healthier world ?? https://lnkd.in/d6hkzbbi #LosAngeles #sponsorship #partnerships #sportstech #running #socialimpact #community #Marathon