Runners at Los Angeles Marathon Can Get a Finisher Medal After Only 18 Miles
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by Claire FahyMarch 7, 2026
The decision to award medals to runners who do not complete the entire 26.2-mile race comes as temperatures are set to reach into the 80s on Sunday. Some marathoners disagreed with the change.
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Originally published on NYT Homepage on 3/7/2026