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Cal Calamia Wins LA Marathon Nonbinary Division, No Prize

3/14/2026

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Cal Calamia, a nonbinary long-distance runner and activist, won the nonbinary division of the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon but did not receive prize money.
The nonbinary category had 150 entrants, reflecting growth since its 2021 introduction.
Calamia advocates for change in the running community, linking identity and activism.
Calamia previously won the New York City Marathon's nonbinary division but was ineligible for a cash prize under new registration rules.

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Story summary

Cal Calamia, a nonbinary long-distance runner and activist, won the nonbinary division of the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon but did not receive prize money.
The nonbinary category had 150 entrants, reflecting growth since its 2021 introduction.
Calamia advocates for change in the running community, linking identity and activism.
Calamia previously won the New York City Marathon's nonbinary division but was ineligible for a cash prize under new registration rules.