The 2026 Los Angeles Marathon ended unexpectedly, with Kenya's Michael Kimani Kamau coming in second place by only.01 seconds. American Nathan Martin took the lead in the race's final moments, finishing with a time of 2:11:16.50. Many fans blamed the race’s ending on a wrong turn, which was blamed on a fan waving a Kenyan flag. However, the L.A. Marathon dismissed these claims, stating that their motorcade left the route as planned and that their actions were not to blame. The L. Angeles Marathon also congratulated all podium finishers, including Enyew Nigat and Priscah Cherono, who were the first place winners.