SANTA MONICA, CA-MARCH 9, 2014: Lauren Kleppin, of Mammoth Lakes, parades the American flag after winning third place in the women’s division of the 29th annual L.A. Marathon in Santa Monica Sunday, March 9, 2014. More than 25,000 runners participated in the 26.2-mile marathon that started at Dodger Stadium. Winners of the men’s and women’s races each receive $25,000. A $50,000 “challenge” bonus also was awarded to the first runner to cross the finish line. (Photo By Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)