ASICS Los Angeles Marathon and LADWP’s Renewed Sustainability Partnership Hydrated Runners and Protected the Planet at 2026 Event

March 18, 2026

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, produced by The McCourt Foundation, continued its partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the 2026 edition of the event, which took place on March 8. This collaboration is instrumental in the marathon’s industry-leading sustainability initiatives, focusing on providing clean, local water to tens of thousands of athletes while drastically reducing plastic waste.

As part of a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, the LADWP provided the infrastructure to tap directly into the city’s water supply at 15 of the 19 hydration stations along the 26.2-mile course.

By utilizing “Water Monsters, large-scale, high-capacity distribution tanks, the partnership eliminated the need for thousands of single-use plastic bottles and reduced the carbon footprint associated with transporting bottled water. This “tap-to-track” approach ensured that runners received high-quality, chilled Los Angeles water while protecting the environment.

Efforts made possible by the partnership contributed to the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon maintaining its prestigious Evergreen Status, awarded by the Council for Responsible Sport. This certification is the highest level of recognition for social and environmental responsibility in sporting events and has been achieved by very few events.

“Our partnership with the LADWP is a testament to what is possible when city agencies and world-class events align,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, Chief Operating Officer at The McCourt Foundation. “With LADWP we aren’t just hydrating runners; we are setting a global standard for how major marathons can operate sustainably.”

“The ASICS LA Marathon is more than a race — it’s a celebration of our diverse communities coming together,” said Anselmo Collins, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Assistant General Manager of the Water System at LADWP. “We’re proud to have helped hydrate thousands of runners and support an event that inspired Angelenos, activated neighborhoods across the city, and reinforced our mission to deliver reliable, sustainable water every day of the year. Our partnership with The McCourt Foundation highlighted the importance of conserving water and strengthening local supplies — helping build a more affordable, equitable, sustainable, and resilient future for all Angelenos.”

For more information about the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon & 5K, visit LAMarathon.com and see event highlights on Strava, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For more information on the McCourt Foundation, visit mccourtfoundation.org and follow The McCourt Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.

ABOUT THE MCCOURT FOUNDATION

The McCourt Foundation (TMF) empowers communities to build a healthier world through research, education, and partnerships. TMF’s mission is to cure neurological diseases while empowering communities to build a healthier world. TMF makes a difference by donating to neurology research, hosting educational forums, and using our events such as the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon, Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, Santa Monica Classic and Boston Waterfront 5K, as platforms to raise funds for over 125 nonprofit charity partners. Since its inception, TMF has donated more than $7.2 million to neurology research and generated more than $76M for our nonprofit charity partners. Established in 1992, TMF is a 501 (c)(3) with offices in Boston, MA and Los Angeles, CA. For more information, visit mccourtfoundation.org.

ABOUT THE ASICS LOS ANGELES MARATHON AND LA 5K

The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is Los Angeles’ largest and longest-running community sporting event. On March 8, 2026, the race will welcome over 26,000 runners starting at Dodger Stadium and finishing the 26.2-mile Stadium-to-the-Stars Course near Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Also included in the Marathon Weekend events are the LA 5K on Saturday, March 7 and the marathon’s two-day Lifestyle Expo held at Dodger Stadium March 6 and 7. The free expo is open to the public, featuring up to 100 exhibitors and annually attracts more than 70,000 attendees.  The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon is the final event in the three-race Conquer LA Challenge which begins with the Santa Monica Classic in September, followed by the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K in January.

ABOUT LADWP

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the nation with about 8,100 megawatts of dependable electric capacity and serving an average of more than 426 million gallons of water per day to approximately 4 million residents of Los Angeles, its businesses and visitors. For more than 100 years, LADWP has provided the city with reliable water and power service in a cost effective and environmentally responsible manner. Learn more at LADWP.com

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