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West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman and West Hollywood City Manager Paul Arevalo to Run the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon "Stadium to the Sea" Course Through West Hollywood on Sunday, March 21, 2010

The 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon start line is located at Dodger Stadium and the finish is located on Ocean Avenue at Santa Monica Boulevard in the City of Santa Monica. The 26.2 mile course will tour historical landmarks in the City of Los Angeles and lead runners through legendary West Hollywood in mile thirteen through mile fifteen of the race.

"We are truly excited about the LA Marathon running through West Hollywood," said West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land. "The runners will really enjoy a route that takes them down West Hollywood's legendary Sunset Strip before heading over to the equally famous Santa Monica Boulevard. Our business community is working to maximize their visibility as they best serve residents and visitors alike on race day. It's going to be a great marathon for all involved," Mayor Land continued.

Several entertainment points including block parties, a DJ booth and mile markers will be located in West Hollywood. The two West Hollywood block parties will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature live music, radio remotes, food and beverage sampling and product giveaways. Admission is free and open to the public.

West Hollywood block parties, DJ booth, and inflatable mile markers will be placed at the following locations:

• Block party adjacent to Cabo Cantina, 8301 Sunset Boulevard
• Block party in front of the Pavilions store, 8969 Santa Monica Boulevard
• DJ booth at mile 13.5, located on the southeast corner of Sunset Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard
• Inflatable mile marker for Mile 13, located at Sunset Boulevard and Roxbury Avenue
• Inflatable mile marker for Mile 14, located at Sunset Boulevard and Horn Avenue

The marathon runners will enter West Hollywood at Sunset Boulevard, and Havenhurst Drive on the city's eastside and head west on the iconic Sunset Boulevard passing by several historical landmarks including the art deco architectural wonder Sunset Tower; rock & roll legends Whisky a Go Go and the Viper Room; turn left onto San Vicente Boulevard and right onto eclectic Santa Monica Boulevard also known as Route 66, past the famous Troubadour; exiting West Hollywood at Doheny Drive into Beverly Hills.

Due to the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon, the following streets will be temporarily CLOSED as follows:

• Sunset Boulevard from Havenhurst Drive to Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• San Vicente Boulevard from Sunset Boulevard to Melrose Avenue on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Santa Monica Boulevard from La Cienega Avenue to Doheny Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Doheny Drive from Santa Monica Boulevard to West Beverly Drive on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Parking will not be allowed along the race course. "No Parking" signs will be posted before the event. Vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Public Parking in West Hollywood will be available at the following locations for a fee:

For more information regarding the 2010 Honda Los Angeles Marathon please visit www.lamarathon.com For more information regarding West Hollywood street closures visit www.weho.org.

City of West Hollywood
Tamara White
Public Information Officer
or
Helen J. Goss, Esq.
Director, Public Information and Prosecution Services
323-848-6431
twhite@weho.org
hgoss@weho.org