Thousands of runners descended upon the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday, zooming past some of the City of Angels’ most iconic landmarks for the 2026 LA Marathon.
Amateur athletes, individuals participating for a cause and seasoned professionals competing for a spot on the podium hit the pavement for the 26.2-mile course. From the crack of dawn at Dodger Stadium to the finish line at Century City, here’s a look at the scenes from the race.
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In a nail-biting finish, American Nathan Martin surpasses Michael Kimani Kamau to claim victory in the men’s pro division for the closest finish ever in LA Marathon history.
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American Nathan Martin claims victory in the men’s pro division with an unofficial time of 2:11:16.50.
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Priscah Cherono of Kenya claims victory in the women’s pro division with an unofficial time of 2:25:18.31.
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Hannah Babalola claims victory in the women’s wheelchair race with a time of 2:17:48.86.
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Joshua Cassidy, Luis Franco Sanclemente and Miguel Jiminez Vergara are all smiles after achieving the top three spots on the podium for the men’s wheelchair finish.
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Viral runner Bearsun is spotted at the 2026 LA Marathon.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in an Oscars Red Carpet Experience during the Los Angeles Marathon held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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Athletes in wheelchairs race off at the beginning of the course at Dodger Stadium.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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Athletes from the men’s race listen to the “Star Spangled Banner” before the big race.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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An aerial view of the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon.
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A view of the LA Marathon’s Mile 12 mark in Hollywood, as seen on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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A view of the LA Marathon’s Mile 7 mark in Silver Lake, as seen on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: Individuals participate in the Los Angeles Marathon near an Oscars Red Carpet Experience held as a collaboration between The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles Marathon on March 08, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images)
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A view of the LA Marathon’s Mile 15 mark in West Hollywood, as seen on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
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Runners zoom by Echo Park Lake.
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Athletes from the women’s race wait to begin.