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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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He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires -- this weekend he got his second

15-year-old fire survivor Abel Rivera's home in Altadena burned down in January, and he lost everything — including his medal for finishing the 2024 LA Marathon.

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Runners participate in the 40th Annual LA Marathon

LOS ANGELES (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - The 40th Annual L-A Marathon kicked off Sunday morning in Los Angeles. The 26.2 mile course was known locally as the Stadium to Stars since it began at Dodger Stadium and ended on Avenue of the Stars, with the route taking runners through the heart of Hollywood. Race organizers expected more than 26,000 participants from all 50 states and more than 70 countries. It also included a charity arm, which hoped to raise …

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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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