L.A. Marathon turnout
The 41st Los Angeles Marathon drew over 27,000 finishers, celebrating the city's diversity and community on its March 2026 course (thecorsaironline.com). The event doubled as a showcase for mass‑participation running ahead of the Olympic Trials cycle and local race calendars (thecorsaironline.com).
Nathan Martin edged Michael Kamau in a photo finish, with both athletes officially timed at 2:11:16.50 and organizers calling it the closest finish in the race’s 41-year history. (espn.com)) Kenya’s Priscah Cherono won the women’s race in 2:25:19, running solo from the opening mile to claim what reports noted was only her second professional marathon win at age 45. (cbsnews.com)) In the wheelchair divisions, Miguel Jimenez Vergara posted 1:42:12 to win the men’s race while Hannan Babalola took the women’s title in 1:33:42. (cbsnews.com)) Organizers reported that the marathon’s charity program involved 129 partner organizations and raised more than $4.5 million for those causes during the race weekend. (sanfernandosun.com)) The event weekend also featured the LA Half‑Marathon Charity Challenge and an LA 5K, with official results and timing published by the McCourt Foundation and select half‑marathon entries reserved for charity fundraisers. (mccourtfoundation.org)) Race officials introduced a one‑year “Mile 18 Option” allowing finishers to receive a medal after 18 miles for safety reasons amid heat concerns, a policy change that drew mixed reactions from the running community. (mensjournal.com))
