Unfortunately, what starts in LA never seems to stay in LA: All Los Angeles Marathon contestants will be awarded participation trophies this year

LA Marathon goes woke as it brings in shortcut for runners ‘having a tough day’ — and they still get medals

The Los Angeles Marathon has two finish lines this year.

With temperatures expected to climb higher than 80 degrees, organizers said runners can finish their race early at the 18th mile and still receive their medal if they are “having a tough day.”

“If you’re having a tough day and want to end your race before [mile] 26.2, you can choose to take the turn at Mile 18 and head into the finish line early,” The McCourt Foundation, which is hosting the event, announced on its website Friday.

“You do not need to notify anyone of your decision and can opt to take this route at any time.”

The neurological disease charity foundation announced this rule change just two days ahead of the 26.2-mile race, adding this option was available only this year and that “there is no shame in making a smart decision for your body.”

“You will still receive your finisher medal and any challenge medal you’ve earned, and your official race results will be updated at a later date to reflect your time and mileage,” the foundation added.

This will come as a delightful surprise and, hopefully, set a precedent for many runners who’ve come up short recently, from all over the country.