The operator of the L.A. Marathon has “asked the city to restructure the contract between the parties, and in doing so, forgo what the city lists as $442,840 in outstanding royalty payments.” The names “Los Angeles Marathon” and “L.A. Marathon” are “owned by the city of Los Angeles.” To use those names, the marathon operator “pays royalties to the city.” A memo read that two top city execs have “recommended the City Council deny the request.” There is “no date set for the City Council to decide whether to concur, or to direct the city executives to negotiate a resolution.” The contract expires in 2029 (L.A. TIMES, 5/1).
L.A. Marathon operators ask for relief from past royalty payments
