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American Runner Matt Richtman Wins 40th Los Angeles Marathon

The 2025 race saw over 26,000 participants, with historic victories in both men's and women's categories.

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Mia Jones and Haden Thompson from Nashville prepare to run in their first Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  The pair will join thousands of runners on a course from Dodger Stadium to Century City in the 40th running of the marathon. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Overview

  • Matt Richtman became the first American to win the Los Angeles Marathon in 31 years, finishing the 26.2-mile course on Sunday.
  • Tejinesh Gebisa Tulu of Ethiopia secured the women's title with a time of 2:30:16.
  • The marathon celebrated its 40th anniversary, attracting over 26,000 runners from all 50 states and 70 countries.
  • The race route featured iconic Los Angeles landmarks, starting at Dodger Stadium and ending in Century City.
  • Luis Francisco Sanclemente won the Top Wheels category, kicking off a day filled with diverse participants of all ages and experience levels.