GRIFFITH PARK
Event Details
It’s Not Just an Event, It’s a Movement for Safer Roads Across California.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!!
Finish The Run - Saturday, 6 April 2024
Finish The Ride - Sunday, 7 April 2024
At the Autry Museum in Griffith Park!
Finish The Ride and Run Griffith Park:
Supporting Safer Roads since 2014.
Finish the Ride and Finish The Run supports the life-saving strategies of Streets Are For Everyone to make roads safer for all road users. In fact, this event has been making roads safer since 2014, when Damian Kevitt finished his ride to Griffith Park, a year after losing his leg and almost his life, in a hit-and-run collision while cycling there. By participating in these events, you are supporting this mission.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Waymo and our Presenting Sponsors, The Autry Museum, Cohen Law Partners and Verra Mobility.
Event Details
April 6th, 2024
1K, 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon.
April 7th, 2024
12 Mile, 20 Mile, 35 Mile, 50 Mile and 62 Mile Rides.
Location for all events:
The Autry Museum: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Travel to the Location:
You can access the Autry by biking (we’re right by the LA River bike path) or taking transit (the 96 bus line stops next to the Zoo, which is across from the Autry). There is plenty of parking at the Autry and surrounding lots if you plan to drive.
Date and Location
April 6th, 2024
6:30 am Registration opens
7:30 am Half Marathon starts
8:00 am Opening Ceremony with special guest speakers.
8:20 am 10K/Run/Walk starts
8:30 am 5K Run/Walk starts
9:30 am 1K Kids Run starts
9:40 am 1K Puppy Run starts.
8:45 am - 12:00 pm Expo Area Open
April 7th, 2024
6:00 am Registration opens
7:00 am Half Century and Metric Century starts
8:00 am Opening Ceremony with special guest speakers.
8:15 am 35 Mile Leg Burn Ride starts
8:30 am 12 Mile Family Fun Ride and 20 Mile Nice and Easy Ride starts
8:45 am - 2:00 pm Expo Area open.
It is recommended to arrive at least 45 minutes before the event to register. If pre-registered, arrive 15-30 minutes before the event to pick up.
Times
Routes*
April 6th, 2024
April 7th, 2024
*More details, links and maps can be found on this page or in the “Routes and Maps” tab below.
Rollers (skateboards, rollerbladers, wheelchair athletes, etc) are welcome to register for the 12 or 20 Mile Ride lengths.
Note: All types of bicycles are welcome, including class I & II e-bikes - ridden in pedal-assist mode only.
For tips on how to ride safely in groups, take a look at this downloadable document.
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You can register for Finish The Ride or Finish The Run here, or you can register on the day of your chosen event:
Finish The Run, 6 April ‘24, Registration opens at 6:30 am
Finish The Ride, 7 April ‘24, Registration opens at 6:00 am(Prices are increased for Day-Of Registration, so we’d advise registering ahead of time. Online registration is open until the start of the event.)
For challenged athlete, veteran, First Responder, and group discounts, please contact Events@StreetsAreForEveryone.org.
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At the Griffith Park Route Map Page, you will find links to all ride and run routes in:
Strava
Ride With GPS
Map My Run
You will also find downloadable maps that include turn-by-turn directions for the ride. (Copies will also be available at Packet Pick-Up and Registration.)
FINISH THE RUN ROUTE SUMMARIES
The 1K Runs are short runs solely on trails and by the Autry Museum, specifically for young children, who are able to do the course, and another run for puppies (on the same route).
The 5K is a fun, fast, and flat trail run on the horse paths and running trails of Griffith Park. It is not on the roads.
The 10K is a fun and fast trail run with only a couple of minor hills, on the horse paths and running trails of Griffith Park. It is not on the roads.
The Half Marathon is a fun and challenging trail run with about 1,500 feet of elevation gain, going up through the hills of Griffith Park.
FINISH THE RIDE ROUTE SUMMARIES
12 Mile Family Fun Ride/Roll is fun and safe for new riders and family, entirely on bike lanes or bike paths and flat terrain.
The 20-Mile Nice-N-Easy Ride is an advanced beginner to intermediate ride mostly on bike lanes or bike paths and is fairly flat with less than 500 feet of elevation gain.
The 35-Mile Leg burn Ride is an intermediate to advanced level ride with about 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Cyclists travel through the beautiful, car-free back roads of Griffith Park and on bike lanes and paths around the park.
The Andrew Jelmert Half Century is an advanced-level half-century ride with 3,000 feet of elevation gain. Cyclists travel through the car-free back roads of Griffith Park, on bike lanes and paths around Griffith Park, and down to and around Elysian Park (home to Dodger Stadium) and back.
The Bahati Foundation Metric Century is a 62 Mile advanced-level ride with 4,462 feet of elevation gain. Through Griffith Park, out to Elysian Park and back.
For tips on how to ride safely in groups, take a look at this downloadable document.
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Saturday, March 2nd
Meet-up at 8:30 am roll at 9 am
35 Mile Ride led by Danny Stein and Rene Cruz
20 Mile Ride led by Damian Kevitt
Sunday, March 10thMeet-up at 8:30 am roll at 9 am
50 Mile Ride led by Jay Epelman
35 Mile Ride led by Danny Stein
20 Mile Ride led by Damian Kevitt
Sunday, March 24thMeet-up at 8:30 am roll at 9 am
50 Mile Ride led by Rene Cruz and Jay Epelman
20 Mile Ride led by Damian Kevitt
Saturday, March 30th
62 Mile Ride led by Rahsaan Bahati and Danny Stein - Meet-up at 7:30 am roll at 8 am
20 Mile Ride led by Damian Kevitt - Meet-up at 8:00 roll at 8:30 am
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Packet pick-up is an optional opportunity to collect your event materials prior to the event in order to beat the crowds on the morning of your event.
At packet pick-up, you will be able to collect your bib (and helmet sticker for cyclists), route maps, cycling jerseys and/or running tech shirts ordered, and your t-shirts/athletic sleeves.
This is not mandatory and you can still pick up your packet on the morning of your event if you would like.
It helps if you bring your registration confirmation email (or have it available on your device). This helps our staff and volunteers find you easily on our registration platform. If you are picking up for a friend or family member we require that you have their confirmation email to be able to pick up for them.
Packet Pick-Up will be at Fleet Feet Burbank on both April the 4th and 5th.
Address: 1516 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506
Thursday, April 4th from 3 - 7 pm.
Friday, April 5th from 11 am - 3 pm.
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Several sponsors and supporters of Finish The Ride and Run have offered some amazing discounts just for participants of Finish The Ride and Run to show their appreciation for your support to make our roads safer in Southern California.
This includes:
Velo Pasadena, where you can get 15% off all repair services, parts and accessories.
The Morisson Restaurant, for their very special post-event Finish The Ride and Run Burger with fries and IPA for just $15.
SaltStick and Alete Nutrition where you can get 20% off.
The Autry Museum, where participants get $4 off entry.
Find all details on our FTR Discount Page, and check back as more discounts get added.
2024 Event Swag and Awards
Event T-Shirt or athletic sleeves with registration.
New 2024, custom 3D molded medals.
Finish The Run Top Finisher trophies.
Event Merchandise
This year's Finish The Ride Jersey shows off a message of safety on the back (a law Streets Are For Everyone helped to get passed in 2022) with the now-traditional phoenix of perseverance in the face of adversity on the front. Similarly, the Finish The Run Tech Shirt proclaims "Never Give Up" loud and clear! Available at Registration, or order them right here.
Got Questions?
If you have questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions page here:
Still have questions?
You can reach out to us at Events@StreetsAreForEveryone.org or call (844) 884-7233 Ext: 801.
If you have a Press inquiry, reach out here.
If you would like to know about Sponsorship Opportunities, please reach out at Sponsor@StreetsAreForEveryone.org.
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form. We would love to have you as part of the team!
To donate to our road safety work, you can do this through:
At registration for Finish The Ride and Run,
Mail a check or money order to Streets Are For Everyone, 1110 N Virgil Avenue Ste 353, Los Angeles, CA 90029.
