Turkish Airlines has become the Official Airline Sponsor of the Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS. The Turkish national flag carrier previously sponsored the marathon in 2019 and 2020.
Celebrating its 40th edition, this year’s marathon will see over 25,000 participants take on the 26.2-mile ‘Stadium to the Stars’ course. The route, which begins at Dodger Stadium and concludes near Avenue of the Stars in Century City, passes through some of LA’s main landmarks including Chinatown, Los Angeles City Hall, and Rodeo Drive.
Beyond the physical challenge, the event supports The McCourt Foundation’s mission to build healthier communities and cure neurological diseases through fundraising and awareness.
Turkish Airlines SVP Sales Mahmut Yayla said “We are happy to be part of Los Angeles’ most celebrated sporting event.
“It’s truly inspiring to see runners from around the world come together in this vibrant city, cheered on by an incredible community. Our sponsorship of the marathon reflects Turkish Airlines’ commitment to connecting people and cultures, not only through our global network but also through the unifying power of sports.”
Murphy Reinschreiber, The McCourt Foundation/Los Angeles Marathon’s COO, said “The marathon’s collaboration with Turkish Airlines is natural extension of our reach to bring people closer together through sport, passion, and accomplishment.
“We’re proud to fly in many of our pro athletes on Turkish Airlines – it says a lot about our event.”
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