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Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 31, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Road to Boston' sheds light on Korean marathon hero (Yonhap News Agency) The film "Road to Boston" tells the story of Suh Yun-bok, the first Asian winner of the Boston Marathon in 1947.
Calgary Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Calgary Marathon founder dies following weekend crash (Canadian Running) Two-time Olympian and Calgary Marathon founder Doug Kyle, 91, who died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday night, is best remembered for his impact on the sports and its community.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The 2023 Chicago Marathon will hit a major milestone. Here's why this year's race is so special (NBC 5 Chicago) This year the Chicago Marathon will see its millionth finisher.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 1, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Here's how many millions of dollars Flying Pig Marathon generates (Local 12) The 2023 Flying Pig Marathon in May created an economic impact of up to $22 million, a 16% increase over its previous top figure.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Sunday, September 3, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Up run or down run? The 2024 Comrades Marathon direction has been confirmed (IOL) The 2024 Comrades Marathon will be an up run, according to the Comrades Marathon Association.
Dingle Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		See pictures of lovely West Kerry as Dingle Marathon rolls around once again (Independent.ie) Donal Moran won the 2023 Dingle Marathon in 2:43:19 while Aisling O'Connor won the women's race in 3:17:27.
		Dingle Marathon: Sunshine spectacular sights and so many friends get together (KilarneyToday.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Dingle Marathon on Saturday, September 2.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Camryn Lloyd diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis after spending two months in coma since GC Marathon collapse (7news.com.au) Camryn Lloyd, who collapsed during the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon in July, was diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscles become damaged from overuse and release their contents contaminating the bloodstream.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 3, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hong Kong Marathon 2024: Everything To Know About The Event (Augustman) Here is a complete guide to the 2024 Hong Kong Marathon on January 21.
	News From: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hong Kong Marathon set for January 21 with runner quota increased to 74,000 (The Standard) The 2024 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on January 21 will have 74,000 participants.
Kauai Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Japan marathoners win Kaua'i Marathon (The Garden Island) Shinya Ohashi won the 2023 Kaua'i Marathon while Mirai Honma won the women's race.
	News From: Friday, September 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wilcox Health going to Kaua'i Marathon (The Garden Island) Wilcox Health presents the 2023 Kaua'i Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and offers skin cancer screening, physical therapists to answer questions, photo booths and more.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon wins gold from Council for Responsible Sport (Braintree and Whitham Times) The Council for Responsible Sport granted 2023 London Marathon the gold for its focus on the environment, communities and inclusivity.
Marathon du Medoc
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A marathon with wine and 4 other unusual sporting events in France (The Connexion) The 2023 Marathon du Medoc held on September 2 in France is known as "the longest marathon" with 23 stations serving wine and playing live orchestra plus an oyster tasting and a steak tasting stops.
Marquette Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marquette Marathon draws more than 1,400 runners (The Mining Journal) Noah Jacobs won the 2023 Marquette Marathon in 2:34:29.7 while Violet Butts won the women's race in 2:59:49.5.
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: The final destination (UpMatters.com) Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme ran the 2023 Marquette Marathon, with the race director's guidance, in 6:11.
	News From: Thursday, August 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon events being held Friday night, Saturday morning & afternoon (The Mining Journal) Here are some key information about the 2023 Marquette Marathon that will be held on Saturday, September 2.
Mexico City International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		11,000 runners disqualified from Mexico City Marathon for cheating (Canadian Running) The 2023 Mexico City Marathon is marred by widespread cheating, with about a third of its runners disqualified.
	News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands disqualified from Mexican Marathon for cheating (Marca) 11,000 runners were disqualified for cheating at the 2023 Mexico City Marathon on August 27.
Monument Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Monument Marathon adds Corporate Challenge, still needing volunteers (Gering Courier) Preparations for the 2023 Monument Marathon on September 30 are underway.
Munster Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 4, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Volksbank Munster Marathon 2023: A Comprehensive Look at Results and Top Performances (trackalerts.com) Kenyan Charles Muneria won the 2023 Munster Marathon in 2:09:07 while Kenyan Rebecca Jeruto won the women's race in 2:29:13.
		Rebecah Cherop wins Munster Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Kenya's Rebecah Jeruto Cherop won the 2023 Munster Marathon in 2:29.12.
		Charles Muneria breaks Munster Marathon course record (Athletics News) Kenya's Charles Yosei Muneria won the 2023 Munster Marathon in record-breaking 2:09.07.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Geoffrey Kamworor braces to face familiar foes as he heads to Great North Run (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor warms up for the 2023 New York City Marathon with the Great North Run on September 10.
	News From: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Loaded men's field for 2023 New York City Marathon announced (Pulse Sports) The 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5 will have a star-studded elite runner line up, including current and past champions and more.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Heroes Who Sacrifice for Country Deserve Honor: Legendary long-distance Runner Kenenisa (ENA) Runner Kenenisa Bekele talks about paying tribute to those who made sacrifices for their country during the Ethiopian "Sacrifice Day".
		Training/ Health
		This simple cue can help runners reduce impact, new study says (Canadian Running) A new study shows that external cues focusing on the end result of the runner's movements are more useful than cues on body movements.
	News From: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Marathon runners on why autumn is the best time to start running (Independent) For beginners and returning runners, fall is the best time recommended by marathoners to start running for several reasons: weather, cheaper kit, race calendar, among others.
	News From: Sunday, September 3, 2023
		Training/ Health
		3 easy steps to more relaxed running form (Canadian Running) Practice these 3 steps to a more relaxed running form and a smoother run.
		3 powerful lessons all runners can take away from UTMB (Canadian Running) All runners can learn from these lessons at the 2023 Ultra-trail du Mont Blanc.