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These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades

The Los Angeles Marathon celebrated its 40th running on Sunday with a capacity field of more than 26,000 runners, the second largest in the race's history, starting at Dodger Stadium with wheelchair racers beginning at 6:30 a.m. And the elite men's field at 7 a.m.
The McCourt Foundation, which owns and operates the Los Angeles Marathon, spearheaded the Together LA initiative to aid those affected by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, supported by organizations like New York Road Runners, the Chicago Marathon, and the Boston Athletic Association.
Several firefighters who battled January's wildfires participated in the marathon, including Greg Balandran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, who ran on behalf of the Widows, Orphans and Disabled Firefighters Fund.
The race course runs 26 miles and 385 yards from Dodger Stadium through various Los Angeles neighborhoods, finishing on Santa Monica Boulevard.
Dominic Ngeno won the men's race and Stacy Ndiwa won the women's race in 2024.

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These dedicated runners have done every LA Marathon for nearly 4 decades

They have run through heartache and grief, battling illnesses and injuries as their bodies have aged.

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LA Marathon: More than 26,000 runners gather for milestone 40th race

Just before dawn on Sunday, March 16, thousands of athletes gathered at Dodger Stadium, the massive starting point of the Los Angeles Marathon. Some stretched, adjusting their bibs, while others sneak in a quick nap, before taking on the 26.2 mile journey ahead. Related: ‘A balm to my spirit’: LA Marathon is post-fire therapy for LA-area’s wildfire survivors This year marks the 40th edition of the LA Marathon, a milestone for one of the country’…

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LA Marathon: Milestone 40th race is under way

Just before dawn on Sunday, March 16, thousands of athletes gathered at Dodger Stadium, the massive starting point of the Los Angeles Marathon. Some stretched, adjusting their bibs, while others sneak in a quick nap, before taking on the 26.2-mile journey ahead. Related: ‘A balm to my spirit’: LA Marathon is post-fire therapy for LA-area’s wildfire survivors This year marks the 40th edition of the LA Marathon, a milestone for one of the country’…

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MyNewsLA.com

LA Marathon Draws Second-Largest Field For 40th Edition

The Los Angeles Marathon will celebrate its 40th running Sunday with several firefighters who fought January’s devastating wildfires among the capacity field of more than 26,000, the second largest in the race’s history. U.S. Forest Service Capt. Jerry Garcia, who helped battle the Eaton Fire, will co-pace the group of runners who hope to complete the marathon in two hours, 55 minutes. “I guarantee that 90% of the runners in the marathon probabl…

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The Archaeologist

The Origins of the Marathon in Greek History

IntroductionThe marathon, one of the most iconic long-distance races in modern athletics, has its origins deeply rooted in ancient Greek history. The event is traditionally linked to the historic Battle of Marathon (490 BCE) and the legendary run of a Greek messenger who carried news of victory from the battlefield to Athens. While the precise historical accuracy of this account remains debated, the story of the marathon encapsulates the themes …

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80 years and runs his second marathon: "There are no limits"

He has been training for days to face the 42 kilometers of the Barcelona marathon. His preparation is comparable to a professional athlete. He gets up at 6.30 in the morning, and shortly afterwards he goes to Putxet Park, where he usually goes ten laps of 1 kilometer up stairs. It is the first part of the training. Then he goes down to the beach, and there he runs 5 kilometers down the sand, combining with swimming in the sea. It is the second p…

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