ASICS Los Angeles Marathon’s Professional Wheelchair Race Returns for 2026

February 17, 2026

California Rehabilitation Foundation empowers the physical disability community as presenting partners of the Professional Wheelchair Division

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 17, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon’s Athletes with Disabilities and Professional Wheelchair Division, presented by California Rehabilitation Foundation and The McCourt Foundation, will once again highlight world-class competition and resilience as elite wheelchair athletes take to the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 8.

The professional wheelchair race, starting at 6:30 a.m. at Dodger Stadium, features some of the world’s fastest wheelchair racers. These athletes will navigate a 26.2-mile course through Downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and into Century City, where they will cross the finish line on Santa Monica Boulevard at Avenue of the Stars. The event continues to be a showcase for adaptive athletes, reinforcing the marathon’s commitment to inclusivity and high-performance competition.

Key organizations dedicated to rehabilitation, adaptive athletics, and disability advocacy come together to support the event, including California Rehabilitation Foundation, California Rehabilitation Institute, Hanger Orthotics, Artists for Trauma, and California State University Northridge’s College of Health and Human Development.

“This year’s race is made possible by generous partners who are committed to rehabilitation and adaptive athletics,” said Deborah Carabet, parathlete coordinator for the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon. “Their united efforts strengthen the Professional Wheelchair Race as a premier example of elite competition and resilience”.

Beyond the competition, this year’s event will feature a special finish-line performance by The Rollettes, a renowned wheelchair dance team known for their global performances.

For more information about the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon & 5K, visit LAMarathon.com and follow the event 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 65,000 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 California Rehabilitation Foundation & California Rehabilitation Institute

California Rehabilitation Foundation (CRF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with physical disabilities, bridge the gaps in care, and advance the field of medical rehabilitation through charitable, educational, and research initiatives. CRF is affiliated with California Rehabilitation Institute (Cal Rehab), a 138-bed medical rehabilitation hospital in Century City and a partnership with Cedars-Sinai, UCLA Health and Select Medical. Established in 2021, CRF’s signature programs include a charitable giving program for items and equipment insurance will not cover and promoting healthcare workforce capacity.