LA Marathon Draws in Thousands of Runners

Ashley Paulson from Utah (L), the top American women's finisher in fourth, and Hosava Kretzmann of Arizona, the top American men's finisher in sixth celebrate at the Los Angeles Marathon in Los Angeles on March 19, 2023. Jackie Rios/NTD Television

Athletes from all over the world competed in the 38th annual Los Angeles Marathon March 19, with more than 20,000 participants undeterred by a light drizzle.

Jemel Yimer, of Ethiopia, came in first for men at 2 hours, 13 minutes.