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Training/ Health
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		World Anti-Doping Agency shuts down Africa's only doping testing lab (Pulse Sports) Africa's sole accredited laboratory, the Bloemfontein lab in South Africa, was shut down by the World Anti-Doping Agency for a series of errors in testing for athlete doping.
	Prague International Marathon
		News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
		Nobert Kigen provisionally suspended by AIU for doping (Pulse Sports) 2022 Prague Marathon champion, Kenyan Norbert Kigen, was provisionally suspended for using a prohibited substance.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Bataan Memorial Death March
		News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		First all-female team runs in Bataan Memorial Death March (Clemson News) The 2024 Bataan Memorial Death March on Saturday, March 16, will have its first all-female team.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Runners gear up for the Manchester Marathon next month (Mancunian Matters) The 2024 Manchester Marathon will be held on April 14, with 32,000 participants.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		KDF unveils marathon medals adorned with a rose in honor of Derby 150 (WDRB.com) A look at the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon medals.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Long Distance Runner Emily Sisson Qualifies For Her Second Olympics, But In A Different Event (Team USA News) This time, Emily Sisson will be representing the USA in the marathon at the Paris Olympics - it was the 10K at the Tokyo Olympics four years ago.
	London Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
		World record holder headlines elite field at 2024 London Marathon (Canadian Running) The women's marathon world record holder, Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa, will run the 2024 London Marathon on April 21.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Boston Marathon 2024: Everything you need to know about the annual world class event (sportskeeda) Here are some pertinent information about the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Rossing National Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Rossing Marathon 2024 experiences doubling in entries (Namibia Economist) The 2024 Rossing Marathon will be held this Saturday, March 9, with double its number of participants from last year.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Record-Breaking 32,000 Runners Set for 2024 Manchester Marathon with City Centre Highlight (bnn) The 2024 Manchester Marathon on April 14 will have a new route and 32,000 participants.
	London Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Geoffrey Kamworor out to challenge six Ethiopians for the 2024 London Marathon crown (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor and Kenenisa Bekele lead the elite runners in the 2024 London Marathon on April 21.
	Zydeco Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Preparing For The Oschner Lafayette General Zydeco Marathon This Weekend (KADN.com) The 2024 Zydeco Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 10.
	London Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		World record in danger! Three of the top four fastest women confirmed for London Marathon (Pulse Sports) Tigst Assefa, Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepng'etich headline the elite runners participating at the 2024 London Marathon.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 1, 2024
		Sifan Hassan fires stern warning shot to Rosemary Wanjiru ahead of Sunday's Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru is faced with tough competition - Sifan Hassan, Amane Beriso, among others - at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon this Sunday, March 3.
		A look into Eliud Kipchoge's main challengers at Sunday's Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge faces stiff competition - Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, Benson Kipruto, among others - at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
		Tokyo Marathon 2024: Eliud Kipchoge pays tribute to Kelvin Kiptum ahead of record chase (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge was distraught talking about the tragic passing of Kelvin Kiptum ahead of the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Jerusalem Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		13th Jerusalem Marathon a celebration of sport, strength and support (The Jerusalem Post) Israeli Melkamu Jember won the 2024 Jerusalem Marathon in 2:35:39 while Noah Berkman won the women's race in 2:55:42.
	Elands Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Mikolongwe clocks personal best at Elands Marathon (Benoni City Times) Bright Mikolongwe won the bronze medal at the 2024 Elands Marathon on March 2.
	London Marathon
		News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		British journalist exonerated for alleged cheating at London Marathon (Canadian Running) In a high profile case of alleged cheating during the 2023 London Marathon, running journalist Kate Carter has been cleared of the charge by England Athletics.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		A look into Kipruto, Kiplagat, and Ngetich's shoes that brought Tokyo Marathon success (Pulse Sports) The Kenyan marathoners who prevailed at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon were all wearing super shoes, with unique foam and carbon plates.
		Kenya's Benson Kipruto takes early lead in chase for Ksh7m World Marathon Majors prize (Pulse Sports) 2024 Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto now leads the race for the World Marathon Majors.
	Antalya Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Thousands run in International Runtalya Marathon (Hurriyet Daily News) The 2024 Antalya Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 3.
	Chattanooga Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Chattanooga Sports Celebrates The Success Of The 9th Annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (Chatttanogan.com) Lucas Cotter won the 2024 Chattanooga Marathon in 2:44:31.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Valencia Marathon generated 31.3 million in tourist income for the city in 2023, five times what was invested in its organisation (Valencia Ciudad del Running) The 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3 boosted local economy in the tune of 31.3 million euros.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Janeth Jepkosgei & Abel Kirui jump to the defence of Eliud Kipchoge after Tokyo Marathon mishap (Pulse Sports) There have been calls for retirement after Eliud Kipchoge's lackluster 10th finish at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon but fellow runners laud his fighting spirit and tenacity.
	Little Rock Marathon
		News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
		Galleries: Little Rock Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Little Rock Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
		Local church uplifts Little Rock Marathon runners (ABC 7 On Your Side) Pulaski Heights Baptist Church members continued to cheer runners of the 2024 Little Rock Marathon.
		News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Virginia's Uyemura wins 2024 Little Rock Marathon; Fayetteville's Money tops women's division (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Trevor Uyemura won the 2024 Little Rock Marathon in 2:42:58.8 while Abigayle Money won the women's race in 2:51:37.
	One City Marathon
		News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		The 10th annual One City Marathon took place this weekend (Wavy.com) Max Greczyn won the 2024 One City Marathon while Lauren Hite won the women's race.
	Bhutan International Marathon
		News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Royal Bhutan Army Duo Dominates 10th Bhutan International Marathon in Punakha (bnn) Sangay won the 2024 Bhutan International Marathon while Kinzang Lhamo won the women's race.