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Antalya Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands run in International Runtalya Marathon (Hurriyet Daily News) The 2024 Antalya Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 3.
Bataan Memorial Death March
	News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
Bhutan International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
Chattanooga Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
Elands Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mikolongwe clocks personal best at Elands Marathon (Benoni City Times) Bright Mikolongwe won the bronze medal at the 2024 Elands Marathon on March 2.
Greater Manchester Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
Jerusalem Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		Galleries: Little Rock Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Little Rock Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
	News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
	News From: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		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.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
Motatapu Off Road Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Crisis: Runner Airlifted in Critical Condition from Motatapu Trail (bnn) Safety concerns are raised over the 2024 Motatapu Marathon after a runner was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
Myrtle Beach Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'You just keep going': Thousands of runners take part in Myrtle Beach Marathon (WMBF News) The 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, March 2.
Napa Valley Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands Join In for the Napa Valley Marathon Over the Weekend (KSRO.com) Michael Vernau won the 2024 Napa Valley Marathon in 2:33 while Stephanie Finley won the women's race in 2:49.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Nike 'Super Shoes' sold for £500 sparks anger among runners after selling out in minutes (Independent) The UK release of the Nike Alphafly 3, worn by the late Kelvin Kiptum, sold out within minutes and the shoes started appearing on resale sites.
	News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Training/ Health
		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.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
One City Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
Prague International Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
		Training/ Health
		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.
Rossing National Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
Tokyo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.