From left, runners Masako Higuchi, 83, third from left, and May DuBois, fourth from left, take photos with fellow runners ahead of the Los Angeles Marathon at the Lifestyle Expo at Dodger Stadium, Friday, March 14, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

The Los Angeles Marathon’s Legacy Runners continue to run through heartache and grief, battling illnesses and injuries while participating in the city's 40th marathon on Sunday, competing in every race since its inception in 1986.

Matt Richtman of Elburn, Illinois finished the race in two hours, seven minutes, and 56 seconds.

Richtman, 25, made history Sunday by becoming the first American to win the LA Marathon since 1994, finishing with an impressive time of 2:07:56. He topped the second-largest field in race history. His mother, Karen Richtman, was beyond proud that her son.

An American won the Los Angeles Marathon for the first time in 31 years on Sunday. According to CNN, Matt Richtman won event in its 40th year since it began, setting a personal record of 2 hours, 7 minutes,

Matt Richtman won the 40th annual Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, becoming the first American man to take the title in 31 years.