this Rose Bowl Half Marathon The 5K race originally scheduled for January 19 was postponed due to the wildfires in Southern California.

it is The 4th sports event Areas that need to be rearranged due to fire. The Kings and Lakers game was postponed, and Monday night’s playoff game between the Vikings and Rams was moved to Arizona.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the ongoing fires in and around Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. … The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the forefront of every decision we make core.” McCourt FoundationThe company sponsoring the game said in a statement.

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Rose Bowl Stadium, December 27, 2023, Pasadena, California (David McNew/Getty Images)

“We also have deep respect for the emergency responders and first responders who work tirelessly to protect our communities. We recognize that the postponement may be disappointing for some, and we sincerely thank you for your patience and support as we navigate these unforeseen and difficult times. Understand.

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“Currently, we are actively working with our partners at the Rose Bowl to reschedule the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K, and while we have not yet confirmed new dates, we will communicate via email, our website and social media as soon as they become available ”

Outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena stands a statue of late great UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue. (Louis Zinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The competition has been held since 2019. Runners compete in the Pasadena area near Legends Stadium and then finish on the field.

The fires have burned about 30,000 acres, destroyed more than 10,000 structures and claimed the lives of at least 10 people.

Two people ride bicycles through the debris left by the Palisades Fire on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press)

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Many celebrities, including Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, lost their home.

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