Half Marathon & Karhu 5k in Los Angeles

Getting ready!

Starting line!

Run! Run! Run!

Finished!

The Winner!

Hollywood????

Competition!

Humor!

Friendship!

Never Give Up!!!

Thousands runners participate the 2nd annual 13.1 Marathon and Karhu 5k Race on Sunday morning in Venice Beach. (Photos by Ringo H.W. Chiu / For The Los Angeles Times)