Photos: Undeterred by the weather, runners take to the streets for the 38th L.A. Marathon

Times Photography Staff
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Runners run past TCL Chineses theater along Hollywood Boulevard during the 38th LA Marathon in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Photo by Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Runners run past TCL Chinese Theatre along Hollywood Boulevard during the 38th L.A. Marathon. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)

More than 20,000 runners took to the streets of L.A. early Sunday with a backdrop of cloudy skies and cool temperatures for the running of the 38th annual Los Angeles Marathon.

The 26.2-mile course spans some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Chinatown, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Century City.

A runner stretches in the predawn darkness.
Ryan Stevenson, 23, of Pasadena, warms up Sunday at Dodger Stadium before the L.A. Marathon. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Runners sit next to a ticket booth at Dodger Stadium.
Runners rest at Dodger Stadium before the 38th L.A. Marathon. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Wheelchair athletes start the L.A. Marathon.
Wheelchair participants start the 38th L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Runners start the 38th L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday.
Runners start the 38th L.A. Marathon at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Marathon runners pass spectators, including one holding cardboard cutouts of a runner's face.
Marathon spectators hold cardboard cutouts of runners and other signs of encouragement as the race begins at Dodger Stadium. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
A runner dressed as Elvis Presley passes City Hall.
A runner dressed as Elvis Presley passes City Hall during the L.A. Marathon. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Two runners exchange high-fives as the L.A. Marathon courses through downtown.
Runners high-five while passing through downtown during the L.A. Marathon. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya collapses after crossing the finish line.
Stacy Ndiwa of Kenya collapses after crossing the finish line to win the women's race with a time of two hours and 31 minutes. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Marathon winner Jemal Yimer helps his countryman Yemane Tsegay, who collapsed after finishing second.
Los Angeles Marathon winner Jemal Yimer of Ethiopia, right, helps his fellow countryman Yemane Tsegay, who collapsed after finishing second on Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia is taken away in a wheelchair after collapsing at the finish line.
Yemane Tsegay of Ethiopia is taken away in a wheelchair after collapsing at the finish line. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A runner drops a cup of water while passing through downtown during the 38th Los Angeles Marathon.
A runner drops a cup of water while passing through downtown during the 38th Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
A runner dressed as Marilyn Monroe in a wig, sunglasses and white dress.
A runner dressed as Marilyn Monroe runs through downtown during the 38th L.A. Marathon. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Fans cheer and hold signs along Hollywood Boulevard during the 38th L.A. Marathon.
Fans cheer along Hollywood Boulevard during the 38th L.A. Marathon. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Blurred runners seen from above and to the side run along a street.
Runners head down Hollywood Boulevard during the 38th L.A. Marathon. (Ringo Chiu / For The Times)
Two runners embrace on the street after finishing the Los Angeles Marathon.
Brazilian runners Nicholas Pracces, left, and Adriana Zasilda embrace after finishing the Los Angeles Marathon. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Runners remove their shoes and rest on the streets of Century City after crossing the finish line.
Runners remove their shoes and rest on the streets of Century City after crossing the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.