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The Observatory Loop Relay

Name: The Observatory Loop Relay
Start: 2026-02-26
End: 2026-02-26
Location: Los Angeles, California

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calendar_today 26 Feb, 2026

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About the Event

On Thursday, February 26 the Leap Day/Observatory Loop Relay will return for year three. This is a 4 x Mile trail relay race, where teams of two, take on the one mile long Observatory Loop. Each team will run the loop four times, with team members alternating laps, and handing off a baton at the conclusion of each lap. (That means each individual runner will do the loop two times, with a break between each loop.)

The race will start at 7pm. This means it will be dark during the race! Runners are required to race in headlamps.

You can sign up with a partner or individually (and we will place you with a partner).

This event is open to runners of all ability levels.

Races Offered

Observatory Loop Relay Individual (We'll Match You with a Partner)

Feb 26, 2026

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Distance — 2 Miles

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

19:00

Observatory Loop Relay Team (Signup with Your Partner!)

Feb 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 2 Miles

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

19:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Los Angeles.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 7.1° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 15.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.5 /

water_drop 60.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 7.1° / 19.1°

wb_sunny 4.0° / 15.9°

air 8.5 km/h

water_drop 60.3%

About Los Angeles

Frank Lloyd Wright is said to have quipped, "Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles," a quote that has since been repeated both by those who love and hate L.A. The "City of Angels" is home to people who hail from all parts of the globe and an important center of culture, business, media, and international trade. However, it's most famous for being a major center of the world's television, motion picture, and music industry, which forms the base of the city's status and lures visitors for its show business history and celebrity culture. Visitors are also drawn to Los Angeles for its Mediterranean climate and numerous beaches, which gave birth to California's famed surf culture.