L.A. Marathon 2019 draws more than 24,000 runners

Lyndsey Anderson hugs someone at the finish line where she placed sixth and the top American woman during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runner Askale Merachi, center, rests after coming in first place for the female runners during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Cynthia Jerop, left, Askale Merachi and Lucy Karimi stand on a podium after finishing first, second and third for female runners during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

A runner receives a metal after finishing the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

John Korir, left, Elisha Barno and Juan Luis Barrios stand on a podium after finishing first, second and third place during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runner Elisha Barno celebrates finishing in first place during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runner Elisha Barno celebrates finishing in first place during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runner Askale Merachi comes in first place for female runners during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runner Elisha Barno comes in first during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

Runners Elisha Barno and John Korir arrive at the finish line for first and second place during the Los Angeles Marathon on March 24.

The elite women runners start the 34th annual L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday in Los Angeles.

A costumed runner makes their way uphill at the start of the 34th annual L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Runners start the 34th annual L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday.

More than 24,000 runners hit the streets for the 34th annual L.A. Marathon.

 

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The elite women runners start the 34th annual L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Hand cyclists start the 34th annual L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Runners take off from the starting line for the 2019 L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Runners take on the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 24, 2019. (Travis Geske/ For the Los Angeles Times)

Runners make their way down Hollywood Blvd during the 34th annual L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.

Runners pass the corner of Hollywood Blvd and Highland during the 34th annual L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.

People run past the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd during the 34th annual L.A. Marathon on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.