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Training/ Health
	Berlin Marathon
		News From: Thursday, January 11, 2024
		Kenya's Wilson Kipsang eager to return to racing after 4-year ban (Canadian Running) Former world record holder Wilson Kipsang is planning a comeback after his four-year doping ban.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		4 things runners should quit worrying about (Canadian Running) Runners should stop worrying about these things, eventually improving performance without the stress.
		News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		World Athletics president says track and field will never be drug-free (Canadian Running) WA president Sebastian Coe highlighted the risk-versus-reward dynamic but pointed out the steps taken by the Athletics Integrity Unit to counter doping in the running sports.
		News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
		Is cannabis a useful tool for athletes? (Canadian Running) A new study shows that while cannabis is not a performance-enhancing substance, it enhances the experience and makes people more active.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	London Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Peres Jepchirchir discloses next marathon as she gears up for Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Peres Jepchirchir will be competing at the 2024 London Marathon on April 21 before her Olympic title defense.
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Kenyan-born American Betsy Saina explains what it will mean to represent USA at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Betsy Saina is preparing for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in February.
	Houston Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		2024 Houston Marathon Guide: Course, Closures, Spectating & Specials (365 Things To Do In Houston) Here is a concise but complete guide to the 2024 Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		How To Start Training For The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (News 9) Here is a concise guide to the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 28.
	Manchester Marathon
		News From: Thursday, January 11, 2024
		adidas Manchester Marathon sells-out with record 32,000 participants (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Manchester Marathon is set on April 14, with record 32,000 runners.
	Houston Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Approximately Sh25 million prize purse up for grabs at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a total prize money of $150,000.
	Mobile Marathon (prev. First Light Marathon)
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Mobile Marathon supports adults with special needs (News 5 WKRG) The 2024 Mobile Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a new route.
	Louisiana Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Louisiana Marathon returns to Baton Rouge welcoming runners from all over the world (brproud.com) The 2024 Louisiana Marathon will be held this Sunday, January 14.
	McAllen Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		McAllen Marathon scheduled for Jan. 20 (KRGV.com) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 20.
	Marathon Bahamas
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Marathon Bahamas to generate $1.5 million economic injection (Eyewitness News) The 2024 Marathon Bahamas this Sunday, January 14, will boost the local economy by $1.5 million.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Malindi Elmore to race 2024 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Two-time Olympian Canadian runner Malindi Elmore is among the elite runners for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Kelvin Kiptum wants to break the two-hour barrier in Rotterdam (Canadian Running) Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum aims to break the (two-hour) barrier at the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon on April 14.
	El Paso Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon set for Sunday, February 18 (ABC 7 KVIA.com) Race director Mike Coulter talked about the 2024 El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 18.
	Boston Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Boston Marathon 2024: Stacked women's lineup of top elite stars announced for April race (Pulse Sports) Defending champion Hellen Obiri, former winners and Olympic medalists will compete in the women's race of the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Brioche Pasquier confirmed as Milton Keynes Marathon headline sponsor (MKFM) Brioche Pasquier announced that they have entered into a 3-year partnership with MK Marathon and will be the sponsor for the May 6 event.
	Maui Oceanfront Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Maui Oceanfront Marathon set for Sunday (The Maui News) The 2024 Maui Oceanfront Marathon will be held on Sunday, January 14, with a new route.
	Pikes Peak Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Marathon is stepping down (KOAA.com) Ron Ilgen, the executive director of the Pikes Peak Marathon for more than 20 years, will be stepping down and a group of race directors will take over his role.
	Houston Marathon
		News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		Four Canadian runners to chase Olympic dreams at Houston Marathon (Canadian Running) Natasha Wodak, Leslie Sexton, Lanni Marchant and Tristan Woodfine are hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
		Vicoty Chepngeno eager to make full marathon debut at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) Philadelphia Half Marathon champion Vicoty Chepngeno will have her marathon debut at the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
	Mumbai Marathon
		News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		Global Running Icon Meb Keflezighi is Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador (The Stateman) Meb Keflezighi will attend the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 as the Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador.
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
		Emma Bates to miss U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (NBC Sports) Emma Bates, the third-fastest U.S. female marathoner of 2023, will not be able to qualify for the Olympics, likely due to a foot injury.
	Mumbai Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 5, 2024
		Mumbai Marathon 2024: Berhanu and Haymanot Eye Repeat Victories Amidst Fierce Competition (trackalerts.com) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon will be held on January 21 with defending champions and event record holders, Ethiopians Hayle Lemi Berhanu and Anchialem Haymanot, competing again.
		Mumbai Marathon: Tips From A Marathon Runner (rediff.com) Here are some tips from a runner for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Xiamen International Marathon
		News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Chain-smoking runner disqualified in marathon return (Canadian Running) The chain-smoking Chinese runner, Uncle Chen, was disqualified from the 2024 Xiamen Marathon, after smoking is banned in marathons in China.
	Kinmen Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Thousand Turn Out for Windy Kinmen Marathon (Cleburne Times-Review) The 2024 Kinmen Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 7.
	Xiamen International Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Watch: Kenyan runner leading Xiamen Marathon stops to let others catch up (Canadian Running) The 2024 Xiamen Marathon this Sunday, January 7, had several strange incidents - the runner who led the race and stopped, Kibwott Kandie who dropped out with a sneakers problem, Aga Ruti who was listed as one of the runners but finished second in Dubai Marathon, among others.