Video
After the LA Marathon, Why Even Run 18 miles?!
📣 I wasn't going to post this because I thought the moment passed, but then I promised someone on a Boston shakeout run that I would
Is an 18-mile run a marathon? The gang responds to a new race, inspired by the 2026 LA Marathon finisher medal controversy.
After the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon made the shocking decision to award finisher medals to runners who stopped at Mile 18, the running world has officially reached peak "participation trophy" culture. In this episode of Serious Runner, we explore the new "Grace Marathon"—a 26.2-mile experience where showing up is the only requirement and "runnersplaining" the actual distance is strictly prohibited.
🙏 Please consider supporting this channel
.youtube.com/@TheSeriousRunner?sub_confirmation=1
"The Serious Runner Handbook": amzn.to/44F1SCI
"Why Does Daddy Run So Much?" gift book: amzn.to/3M6LGGM
Become a Patreon Member: patreon.com/SeriousRunner
Order a Custom Video: theseriousrunner.com/message
⚡️ And be sure to follow the Serious Runner!
Instagram: instagram.com/seriousrunner
X: x.com/seriousrunner
About this video
"After the LA Marathon, Why Even Run 18 miles?!" is a running video from Serious Runner published on April 18, 2026. Runtime 4 minutes · 1,962 views. Pulled during la marathon and 2026 los angeles marathon. Spot Sports collects Running highlight videos, podcast episodes, and live coverage from across the web so every conversation stays in one feed. Follow Running on Spot Sports to get the next highlight, scoring update, and podcast appearance pushed to your home feed. If you want to watch Running live, Spot Sports' watch-cost calculator maps your zip code to the cheapest legal way to stream every game without paying for tiers you don't need.
Frequently asked
Where is this video from?
This video is from the Serious Runner channel, covering running. Spot Sports aggregates clips from trusted sports publishers in one place.
How long is this video?
4 minutes. Hit play above to watch the full clip on Spot Sports.
Where else can I watch Running on Spot Sports?
Browse the Running hub for live scores, schedules, highlight reels, and podcast coverage. Spot Sports also maps your zip code to the cheapest legal way to watch each league live.
Why does this clip live on Spot Sports?
Spot Sports is the home for sports fans who want everything that matters in one place: scores, schedules, highlight videos, podcast episodes, watch-cost guides, and live coverage. Each clip is paired with the channel, athletes, teams, and league context so you can keep exploring without juggling tabs.
Can I save or share After the LA Marathon, Why Even Run 18 miles?!?
Use the Spot Sports interaction toolbar above the video to save or share. Create a free account to bookmark clips, sync your follow list across devices, and unlock personalized daily briefings about the athletes and teams you care about.
What else does Spot Sports cover?
Spot Sports tracks every major North American league plus the Olympics, soccer's top European leagues, college football and basketball, NASCAR, Formula 1, the PGA Tour, the LPGA, the ATP, the WTA, MMA, boxing, the NWSL, the WNBA, and more. The same feed surfaces breaking news, scores, schedules, podcasts, highlight videos, and answer-grade guides for cord-cutters.
