Los Angeles Marathon Welcomes Penske Truck Rental as Official Truck Rental Supplier & Gear Check Sponsor for the 40th Annual Event

February 24, 2025

40th running of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS to welcome over 25,000 Runners on March 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA  (February 24, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS marks its 40th edition on March 16, 2025, it proudly announces a significant partnership with Penske Truck Rental. Serving as the Official Truck Rental Supplier and Gear Check Sponsor, Penske’s involvement promises to enhance the logistical operations and overall participant experience of the historic race.

More than 25,000 participants will navigate the 26.2-mile Stadium to the Stars course, starting at Dodger Stadium and culminating near Avenue of the Stars in Century City. The collaboration with Penske Truck Rental is set to support a seamless marathon experience on the point-to-point course, spotlighting Penske’s commitment to community support and operational excellence.

“The management of gear check is integral to ensuring a world class experience for our runners, involving the precise coordination of over 20,000 gear bags from start to finish,” stated Murphy Reinschreiber, The McCourt Foundation’s Chief Operating Officer. ” Our partnership with Penske provides the dependable support necessary to execute this critical service flawlessly. We are immensely grateful to Penske for their commitment to the success of the Los Angeles Marathon.”

Spanning iconic landmarks such as Chinatown, Los Angeles City Hall, and Rodeo Drive, the marathon’s route offers runners a picturesque journey through the heart of Los Angeles. Beyond the physical challenge, the event champions a larger cause, supporting The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build healthier communities and cure neurological diseases through fundraising and awareness.

Known for its bright yellow trucks and a robust network that spans over 2,400 rental locations across North America, Penske Truck Rental will provide logistics support and gear check transportation to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for all runners.

“We are very pleased to support this historic race as a first-time sponsor,” stated Kevin Malloy, Senior Vice President of Rental for Penske Truck Leasing.

Marathon’s weekend activities also include the Big 5 Sporting Goods LA 5K on Saturday, March 15 and a two-day Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium. The expo is free and open to the public, annually attracting over 60,000 attendees with dozens of exhibitors offering the latest in running technologies, health and nutrition, and active lifestyle information.

For more information about the Los Angeles Marathon and how to participate or volunteer, please visit Los Angeles Marathon’s official website.

About Penske Truck Rental

Penske Truck Rental is a business unit of Penske Truck Leasing. With one of the newest moving truck rental fleets, Penske Truck Rental provides do-it-yourself movers with clean, well-maintained and reliable rental trucks as well as moving equipment, packing supplies and accessories. Rent your next truck simply and easily by downloading the Penske Truck Rental mobile app, calling 1-800-GO-PENSKE, or by visiting www.pensketruckrental.com.

About The Los Angeles Marathon 

On March 16, 2025, the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS will celebrate 40 Years Running with over 25,000 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 Big 5K on Saturday, March 15 and the marathon’s two-day Lifestyle Expo held at Dodger Stadium March 14 & 15. The free expo is open to the public featuring more than 100 exhibitors and annually attracts more than 60,000 attendees. For more information about the 40^th running of the Los Angeles Marathon, please visit LAMarathon.com.

About The McCourt Foundation

The McCourt Foundation (TMF) is dedicated to empowering communities to build a healthier world through its commitment to research, education, and impactful events. Established in 1992 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TMF has offices in Boston and Los Angeles. The foundation’s mission is centered on curing neurological diseases and fostering community initiatives that promote overall health and wellness. TMF actively contributes to neurology research, hosts educational forums, and leverages its signature events to raise funds and awareness. These events include the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS, the Rose Bowl Half Marathon & 5K, the Santa Monica Classic, and the Boston Waterfront 5K. Through these platforms, TMF has donated more than $6.7 million to neurology research and has generated over $72 million for more than 105 nonprofit charity partners throughout the 40-year history of the Los Angeles Marathon. For more information about the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS and The McCourt Foundation’s other community-building events, visit www.mccourtfoundation.org.