Race participant Jose Lara of Houston, Texas, catches his breath after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.
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L.A. Marathon begins from Dodger Stadium, heading to Santa Moncia

Race participant Jose Lara of Houston, Texas, catches his breath after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Race participant Jose Lara of Houston, Texas, catches his breath after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Kenya's Weldon Kirui finishes first in L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya’s Weldon Kirui finishes first in L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Race participant Jane Alexandru, 37, of Studio City, relaxes after finishing the L.A.Marathon on Sunday.

Race participant Jane Alexandru, 37, of Studio City, relaxes after finishing the L.A.Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Race participant Armando Osorio drops to his knees after crossing the finish line in Santa Monica during the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Race participant Armando Osorio drops to his knees after crossing the finish line in Santa Monica during the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Race participant Jose Bustamante, center, is assisted by volunteers after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Race participant Jose Bustamante, center, is assisted by volunteers after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Race participants stretch and rest in Santa Monica after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Race participants stretch and rest in Santa Monica after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Race participant Horacio Gonzalez, 42, of Los Angeles, stretches after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Race participant Horacio Gonzalez, 42, of Los Angeles, stretches after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Runners warm up after finishing the L.A. Marathon in Santa Monica on Sunday.

Runners warm up after finishing the L.A. Marathon in Santa Monica on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Michael Bangora, left, and his wife Stephanie, of Canyon Lake, walk off together after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Michael Bangora, left, and his wife Stephanie, of Canyon Lake, walk off together after finishing the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Elvis Presley impersonators run past mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon n Beverly Hills.

Elvis Presley impersonators run past mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon n Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Participants run by an advertisement for American Idol along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.

Participants run by an advertisement for American Idol along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Crowds run by a mural along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.

Crowds run by a mural along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Police officers run in full uniform and tactical gear past mile 17in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.

Police officers run in full uniform and tactical gear past mile 17in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Competitors run through downtown Los Angeles during the L.A. Marathon.

Competitors run through downtown Los Angeles during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A lone runner stops to stretch along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.

A lone runner stops to stretch along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Runners make their way down Santa Monica Blvd at mile 17 of the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.

Runners make their way down Santa Monica Blvd at mile 17 of the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Discarded water cups along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.

Discarded water cups along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Competitors run past L.A. City Hall during the marathon.

Competitors run past L.A. City Hall during the marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

An Marilyn Monroe impersonator runs past mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.

An Marilyn Monroe impersonator runs past mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Drummers pound a beat for runners in downtown during the L.A. Marathon.

Drummers pound a beat for runners in downtown during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A runner collects donations for Hurricane Irma and Maria victims while running at mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.

A runner collects donations for Hurricane Irma and Maria victims while running at mile 17 in the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Competitors run are reflected in a puddle of water along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.

Competitors run are reflected in a puddle of water along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Crowds run along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.

Crowds run along Hollywood Blvd. during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A runner carrying a tuba makes his way down Santa Monica Blvd at mile 17 of the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.

A runner carrying a tuba makes his way down Santa Monica Blvd at mile 17 of the L.A. Marathon in Beverly Hills.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Water is dumped after the last runners pass by during the L.A. Marathon.

Water is dumped after the last runners pass by during the L.A. Marathon.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Kenya's Weldon Kirui pulls away for second L.A. Marathon victory in three years.

Kenya’s Weldon Kirui pulls away for second L.A. Marathon victory in three years.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Ethiopia's Sule Utura Gedo wins women's elite with final-mile push.

Ethiopia’s Sule Utura Gedo wins women’s elite with final-mile push.  (Christina House / Los Angeles TImes)

Competitors run past L.A. City Hall during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.

Competitors run past L.A. City Hall during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A man runs in full firefighting turnout gear after the start of the 33rd L.A. Marathon.

A man runs in full firefighting turnout gear after the start of the 33rd L.A. Marathon.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Competitors run past Disney Hall during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.

Competitors run past Disney Hall during the L.A. Marathon Sunday morning.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory frame runners in L.A. Marathon.

The Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory frame runners in L.A. Marathon.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

A participant runs in a dinosaur costume at the start of the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

A participant runs in a dinosaur costume at the start of the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Ed Ettinghausen holds up a sign to cheer on fellow runners near the downtown start of the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.

Ed Ettinghausen holds up a sign to cheer on fellow runners near the downtown start of the L.A. Marathon on Sunday.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

A runner in clown costume at the start of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium.

A runner in clown costume at the start of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Runners start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

Runners start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

The elite men start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

The elite men start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

The elite men start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

The elite men start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

The elite women begin their phase of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

The elite women begin their phase of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

The hand-cycle racers begin their portion of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

The hand-cycle racers begin their portion of the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Wheelchair racers start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

Wheelchair racers start the L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

Warming up for the L.A. Marathon, sisters Nelida and Erika Luna do jumping jacks near the start at Dodger Stadium on March 18.

Warming up for the L.A. Marathon, sisters Nelida and Erika Luna do jumping jacks near the start at Dodger Stadium on March 18.  (Patrick T. Fallon / For The Times)

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