
On race day, thousands of spectators line the 26 miles of the Los Angeles Marathon route that starts at Dodger Stadium and then winds through the city until the final stretch along the Pacific Ocean. Live bands, cheerleading squads, and many other types of entertainment provide an eclectic soundtrack and energy to keep spirits high as racers dash through the streets. Spectators of the Los Angeles Marathon 2013 can easily choose from specific check points or show up anywhere along the route for a day of excitement and delight.