Runners flood streets for Las Vegas Marathon — PHOTOS

By Sam Morris Las Vegas Review-Journal
Women’s marathon first place finisher Ashley Paulson crosses the finish line during the Las V ...

J.J. Santana won the inaugural Las Vegas Marathon on Sunday.

The 37-year-old covered the 26.2-mile distance in 2 hours, 25 minutes, 2 seconds. Ishmael Anguiano, 31, was second in 2:28:45, and 22-year-old Cody Poskin (2:30:42) was third.

Ashley Paulson, 43, claimed the women’s title with a time of 2:45.09. Josie Riggs, 30, was second in 2:49:23, and Jacquie Cooke, 46, took third in 2:53:42.

The marathon started at the Red Rock scenic route before heading down Charleston Boulevard and into downtown Las Vegas. The race ended at Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard.

A 13.1-mile half-marathon and a 7.02-mile run, named and distanced after Las Vegas’ original area code, were also held.

More than 6,300 runners participated in the three races.

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