Sisson dominated the women's race by four minutes to break Sara Hall's record of 67:15. Korir just beat out Futsum Zienasellassie by one second.

Clayton Murphy was 4th (4:05). *Discuss

"I'm feeling great and I've trained really well. I haven't missed one session of training which is crucial for the marathon," said Kamworor.

Renju beat out Philemon Kiplimo by 5-seconds while Jeptleting won by 11-seconds over Irene Cheptai.

Kipruto won over Edward Cheserek in 60:37 while Teferi beat Irine Cheptai by 2-seconds despite losing some time following the lead vehicle the wrong way in the final 400m. Talking about Galen Rupp's DNF, his agent said, "Unfortunately, it was still his lower back/S.I. joint issue. Galen felt discomfort and stiffness there and wasn't able to run fluently."

Bernard Lagat's younger sister, Viola Cheptoo (66:47), leads the women's race along with Dorcas Tuitoek (66:41). Benard Ngeno (59:07 PB) and Geoffrey Koech (59:36) lead the men's field.

Besides the Newbury Park kids, other top performances were Mexico's Alma Coretés in the mile (4:32.21), Shane Streich in the men's 800m (1:46.07) and Sage Hurta in the women's 800m (2:02.58).

Rodenfels may be the most improved pro in the US. When she graduated college in 2019, her 5000 pb was 16:35. Now it's a world-leading 15:08. What can she do in the 3k at the NBIGP?

Talking about stepping up to the mile, Mu said, "I'm doing the mile again; I'm back. Some people think it's kind of new.  I guess it's been a couple of years, so I guess it is kind of new.  But, I had a little taste of the mile being a freshman in high school and, I don't know, it's just good to be back."

Spurred by a $40,000 prize money purse ($7,000 for the winners), 49 women and 62 men have registered for the championships division of the race including Conner Mantz who will make his pro debut.

Kelati was incredible as she broke the course record by more than a minute and only was 1:31 behind the men's winner Ben Flanagan, who himself won by 12 seconds. *MB: Weini Kelati SMASHES Manchester Road Race (Ben Flanagan as well) .

The prestigious 15k was scheduled for Sunday. *MB: Covid strikes again. World's most prestigious 15k - NN Zevenheuvelenloop Seven Hills Run - CANCELLED due to Covid-19

A statement from Athletics Kenya read, "Kenya has lost a jewel who was one of the fastest-rising athletics giants on the international stage, thanks to her eye-catching performances on the track."

Appearance fees, prize money, prize money, time bonuses, sponsor bonuses and interesting private personal bonuses add up to make up an elite marathoner's total earnings.

Chelanga ran 28:43 to beat out Fred Huxham by 2-seconds while Galen Rupp ran 29:05 for 8th. Hall won in 31:41 over Emily Durgin (31:49). *Results

Individual victories went to Kenyans Benson Kipruto (2:10:15) and Purity Rionoripo (2:20:14).

Last year's LA Marathon was the last major road race in the US before the pandemic lockdowns began.

The ATC is geared up to host (safely!) up to 5,000 runners between Saturday night's 5-K, and Sunday's marathon and half-marathon at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, a NASCAR racetrack.