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News From: Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ||
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WATCH: Non-binary marathon champion Cal Calamia races from the starting line to the big screen in inspiring new film
(Queerty) Cal Calamia, the LA Marathon non-binary division winner, stars in a new short film documenting his running journey. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | ||
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LAPD officer helps kid finish Los Angeles Marathon
(KYMA.com) Eighth grade runner Leobardo Dorado collapsed near the finish line of the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon and was helped by an LAPD officer to the finish the race. | ||
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Photos: 39th Annual LA Marathon Returns to West Hollywood with 26,000 Runners
(WEHO Times) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 17. | ||
News From: Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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Dominic Ngeno shares what propelled him to victory at Los Angeles marathon
(Pulse Sports) Dominic Ngeno talked about how he pulled off his victory at the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon. | ||
Kenya's Ng'eno coasts to victory at Los Angeles Marathon as Ndiwa defends women's title
(Capital Sports) Kenya's Dominic Ng'eno won the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:11:00 while Stacey Ndiwa won the women's race in 2:25:28. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 17, 2024 | ||
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Kenyans Dominate LA Marathon in Second-Largest Field in History
(MyNewsLa.com) The 2024 Los Angeles Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 17. | ||
News From: Friday, March 15, 2024 | ||
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Kia America motors with 2024 Los Angeles Marathon
(Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 17, will have Kia America as the official automobile partner and supporting sponsor. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | ||
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L.A. Marathon runs course through iconic streets
(Beverly Press) Here are what to expect to see along the route of the Los Angeles Marathon this Sunday, March 17. | ||
News From: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | ||
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2024 Los Angeles Marathon: How to watch, how to attend
(KTLA.com) The 2024 Los Angeles Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 17. | ||
News From: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | ||
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Blink 182 and Kardashian star wants to run a marathon
(Canadian Running) Travis Barker has signed up for the Los Angeles Marathon in March, after successfully running a half marathon on New Year's Eve. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023 | ||
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Diplo claims he ran LA Marathon and 'beat Oprah's time' while on LSD
(Fox 11 Los Angeles) DJ and music producer Diplo finished LA Marathon in 3:55 while on LSD. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | ||
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Hopi/Navajo Runner Was 1st American to Finish 2023 LA Marathon
(Native News Online) Hosava Kretzmann of Hopi/Navajo becomes the first American to finish the Los Angeles Marathon. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 19, 2023 | ||
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Kenyan and Ethiopian Runners Dominate 2023 LA Marathon
(NBC Los Angeles) Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia won the 2023 LA Marathon in 2:13:13 while Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya won the women's race in 2:31:00. | ||
News From: Friday, March 17, 2023 | ||
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'Marathon Goddess' set to run 116th marathon in LA on Sunday, and it's all for charity
(ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Julie Weiss will run the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 16, 2023 | ||
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2023 LA Marathon: See the Schedule, Course Map and More
(NBC Los Angeles) Here are key information about the 2023 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 19. | ||
News From: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | ||
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Los Angeles Marathon 2023: How to watch live on TV, online and in person
(KTLA.com) How to best watch the 2023 LA Marathon, on TV, online and live, this Sunday, March 19. | ||
News From: Saturday, March 11, 2023 | ||
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38th Annual Los Angeles Marathon Returns to WeHo on Sunday, March 19
(WEHO Times) The annual Los Angeles Marathon will once again take over the West Hollywood streets on Sunday, March 19. | ||
News From: Thursday, October 27, 2022 | ||
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COROS in official partnership with Los Angeles Marathon
(Endurance.Biz) The 2023 Los Angeles Marathon partners with COROS as the official GPS watch. | ||
News From: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | ||
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Electrolit Named as Official Hydration Partner of the Los Angeles Marathon
(Bevnet) Premium hydration brand, Electrolit, is now the official hydration partner for the Los Angeles Marathon until 2024. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | ||
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Woman Who Suffered Heart Attack at L.A. Marathon Dies
(Los Angeles Magazine) Trisha Paddock suffered a heart attack near the finish line of the Los Angeles Half Marathon. | ||
News From: Monday, March 21, 2022 | ||
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LA Marathon: John Korir repeats as winner in me's marathon; Delvine Meringor wins women's race
(Los Angeles Daily News) John Korir won the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:09:07 while Delvine Meringor won the women's race. | ||
News From: Friday, March 18, 2022 | ||
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Youngest person to run 100 marathons uses platform to inspire immigrants, women
(GMA) Jocelyn Rivas,24, is set to become the youngest person to run 100 marathons, after her completing the 2021 L.A. Marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | ||
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Race director, medical expert feeling good vibrations over Sunday's LA Marathon
(Los Angeles Daily News) LA Marathon race director Murphy Reinschreibe is optimistic over the success of the event this coming Sunday. | ||
News From: Monday, March 14, 2022 | ||
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L.A. Marathon 2022: How to watch live and what you need to know
(KTLA) Here are the essential facts about the 2022 L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 20. | ||
News From: Thursday, March 10, 2022 | ||
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Cities plan for L.A. Marathon
(Beverly Press Park Labrea News) The 2022 L.A. Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 20. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 24, 2022 | ||
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LA Marathon runs through WeHo on Sunday, March 20
(WEHOville.com) The 2022 LA Marathon remains scheduled to be held on March 20. | ||
News From: Thursday, February 10, 2022 | ||
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Los Angeles Marathon Revives Elite Gender Challenge
(Race Results Weekly) Organizers of the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon announced yesterday that they had decided to revive their gender challenge for the event's elite race called the Quincy Cass Associates Marathon Challenge. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | ||
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Quincy Cass Associates Marathon Challenge to Highlight Elite Runners of 2022 Los Angeles Marathon
(Endurance Sportswire) The 2022 Los Angeles Marathon on March 20 will feature the Quincy Cass Associates Marathon Challenge for the elite field. | ||
News From: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | ||
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24-year-old becomes youngest person to run 100 marathons
(UPI) Jocelyn Rivas, 24, becomes the youngest person to complete 100 marathons at the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon. | ||
News From: Monday, November 8, 2021 | ||
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'Dreamer' becomes youngest woman to complete 100 marathons after crossing the finish line in L.A. race
(Fox 56) Jocelyn Rivas, 24, became the youngest person to complete 100 marathons when she crossed the finish line at the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon. | ||
News From: Sunday, November 7, 2021 | ||
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Kenyan John Korir, Welshwoman Natasha Cockram Win LA Marathon
(MyNewsLA.com) Kenyan John Korir won the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:12:47 while Natasha Cockram won the women's race in 2:33:16. | ||
News From: Thursday, November 4, 2021 | ||
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LACo Health Director 'Comfortable' With LA Marathon COVID Precaution Measures
(MyNewsLA.com) Los Angeles County's public health director Barbara Ferrer gave approval to the safety measures in place for the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | ||
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LA Marathon Returns With New Course
(CBS Los Angeles) The route of the 2021 LA Marathon is dubbed the "Stadium of the Stars" - it starts in Dodger Stadium, passes through West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and ends at the Avenue of Stars in Century City. | ||
News From: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | ||
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LA Marathon 2021: How to travel Metro or a rideshare to watch the Nov. 7 race
(Daily News) A guide to spectating at the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, November 7. | ||
News From: Monday, March 8, 2021 | ||
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Los Angeles Marathon Announces New Date, Finish Line For 2021 Race
(CBS Los Angeles) The Lost Angeles Marathon, cancelled earlier on May 23, was postponed to November 7, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 | ||
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LA Marathon Delayed Until Fall Because of Pandemic
(WEHOville.com) The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon, normally a March event which was set to May 23, was postponed again to an undetermined fall date. | ||
News From: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | ||
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LA Marathon rescheduled for May due to coronavirus
(Los Angeles Daily News) The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon, set on March 21, has been postponed to May 23, due to coronavirus concerns. | ||
News From: Thursday, July 23, 2020 | ||
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L.A. Marathon finish line is moving from Santa Monica to Century City
(Los Angeles Times) The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon, set on March 21, will have a new finish line on the Avenue of the Stars in Century City for more space. | ||
News From: Sunday, March 8, 2020 | ||
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LA Marathon: For winners Teshager and Muriuki, the best may be yet to come
(The Orange County Register) Bayelign Teshager won the 2020 LA Marathon in 2:08:26 while Margaret Muriuki won the women's race in 2:29:27. | ||
These are the winners of the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon
(CNN) Bayelign Teshager won the 2020 LA Marathon in 2:08:26 while Margaret Muriuki won the women's race in 2:29:27. | ||
News From: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | ||
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LA Marathon still planned for Sunday March 8 despite coronavirus worries
(Daily Breeze) The 2020 LA Marathon will continue as scheduled on Sunday, March 8, despite coronavirus concern. | ||
News From: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 | ||
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2020 Los Angeles Marathon to welcome biggest ever field
(endurancebusiness.com) The 2020 Los Angeles Marathon on March 8 is set to surpass its previous record of over 26,000 participants. | ||
News From: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 | ||
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Guinness World Records and Los Angeles Marathon Partner to Offer Record-Breaking Attempts to Runners
(Guinness World Records) Guinness World Records will collaborate with the 2020 Los Angeles Marathon to provide runners with the opportunity to make history - an official Guinness World Records adjudicator will track attempts during the full marathon on race day. | ||
News From: Thursday, August 15, 2019 | ||
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A Record-Setting Marathon Champ Was Accused of Cheating - Weeks Later, He Was Dead
(Los Angeles Magazine) An in-depth look into the life of Dr. Frank Meza and what possibly drove him to suicide after being accused of marathon cheating. | ||
News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 | ||
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Death of 70-year-old Los Angeles marathoner accused of cheating ruled a suicide
(USA Today) The death of Frank Meza, the doctor disqualified from the LA Marathon whose body was found in the Los Angeles River, was ruled a suicide. | ||
News From: Monday, July 8, 2019 | ||
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Family of Accused Marathon Cheater Says He Was Cyberbullied
(inside Edition) The family of Frank Meza, the 70-year-old marathoner accused of cheating, talk about how cyberbullying led him to possible suicide. | ||
Family of Accused Los Angeles Marathon Cheater Says He Was Cyberbullied
(inside Edition) As the death of Frank Meza, the 70-year-old marathoner accused of cheating, was ruled a suicide, his family believe that cyberbullying led him to it. | ||
News From: Friday, July 5, 2019 | ||
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Frank Meza, 70-year-old marathoner accused of cheating, found dead in L.A. River
(Los Angeles Times) Frank Meza, whose L.A. Marathon result was voided after a review of the race video, was found dead on the bed of the L.A. River. | ||
News From: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | ||
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LA Marathon disqualifies 70-year-old runner for alleged cheating
(New York Post) Retired physician Frank Meza, who have been posting finish times faster than those in his age group, was disqualified by the Los Angeles Marathon when a video surfaced that he left the course and re-entered it at another point. | ||
News From: Monday, July 1, 2019 | ||
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L.A. Marathon disqualifies senior runner Frank Meza for alleged cheating
(Los Angeles Times) 70-year old runner Frank Meza was disqualified by the Los Angeles Marathon when a video surfaced showing he left the course and re-entered it at another point. |
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