The Bell-Jeff Invitational is an eponymous, annual cross country event hosted by Bellarmine-Jefferson High School in Griffith Park since 1973.
[3] That open race is now part of the Southern California USATF Cross Country Grand Prix, attracting adults, coaches and family members to continue in the sport.
[4] The start line for the race is named for Paul Suzuki, a long time USATF Official and starter for the race, who was killed in a tragic shot put accident at the 2005 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
"[5] The trail drops runners onto Commonwealth Canyon Road, adjacent to the Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course.
The girls course record of 16:31 was set in 2000 by Natalie Stein from North Hollywood High School in 2000.