It will be the fourth largest marathon in the United States and the 10th largest worldwide.
This includes an unprecedented partnership with social messaging platform Snapchat that will give runners and spectators a unique way to commemorate their experiences on social media.
There will be more than 40 on-demand Snapchat geofilters specially-designed for the race themed around the course.
Los Angeles Marathon officials claim it will be the longest on-demand geofilter initiative in Snapchat history, at approximately 27 miles.
http://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1048261/snapchat-initiative-at-los-angeles-marathon-to-showcase-innovations-2024-olympics-in-city-could-bringKenya's Weldon Kirui is due to defend his title after crossing the line first in last year's race in 2 hours 13min 06sec, the slowest winning time on this course, but a remarkable performance considering he was racing in borrowed shoes and kit after the airline lost his luggage on the way to the event.