Ryley Fick of Gardena and Jason Yang of Los Angeles both secured victories in their second consecutive Long Beach Marathon on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Fick won the women’s race with a time of 2 hours, 54 minutes, and 42 seconds, while Yang clinched the men’s marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 26 seconds. The Long Beach Marathon, celebrating its 40th anniversary, saw over 22,000 participants across various events. Legacy runners Kenneth Williams and Tom Frost, who have participated in all 40 Long Beach Marathon weekends, shared their experiences and motivations for continuing to run the race. The race was scheduled to begin earlier due to an excessive heat warning in Los Angeles County, but organizers were able to start the event successfully. Participants ran through various neighborhoods in Long Beach, finishing the race on Ocean Boulevard.
The Long Beach Marathon is a test of endurance, will, and spirit, providing runners like Fick and Yang with the ultimate joy of winning back-to-back titles. Both athletes expressed their excitement and pride in achieving their victories and setting personal bests during the marathon. With a strong community of supporters and fellow runners, the Long Beach Marathon continues to attract participants of all ages and backgrounds who share a love for running and competing in the historic event.
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Jason Yang and Ryley Fick successfully defend their titles at the 40th Long Beach Marathon with an early start to beat the heat – Daily News
