Marathon/Running News: 10/9/23 - 10/16/23

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Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 16, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Sixth-fastest marathoner in history slapped with 10-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Kenya's Titus Ekiru received a 10-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for a prohibited substance.
		Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru hit with 10-year doping ban by AIU (Sportstar) Kenyan marathon runner Titus Ekiru has been hit with a 10-year doping ban for testing positive for prohibited substances after he won the 2021 Milan Marathon and the 2021 Abu Dhabi Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon returns for fifth race and aims for record runner numbers (The National News) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on December 16 with a record number of 23,000 participants in all its distances.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2023 Baltimore Running Festival \| Photos (The Baltimore Sun) Zach Ripley won the 2023 Baltimore Marathon while Emily Royston won the women's race.
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Marathon Guide: Baltimore Running Festival information (WBAL TV) Here is a comprehensive guide to the 2023 Baltimore Marathon on Saturday, October 14.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Sifan Hassan snubbed by World Athletics for Women's Athlete of the Year (Canadian Running) Tigist Assefa is the only marathon runner nominated for the World Athletics Women's Athlete of the Year.
Chester Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners feel the heat in MBNA Chester Marathon (the leader) Marshall Smith won the 2023 Chester Marathon in 2:21:32 while Naomi Mitchell won the women's race in 2:41:21.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum: Popular analyst shares how the 'super shoe' aided his marathon World Record performance (Pulse Sports) Since the "super shoe" technology emerged in 2016, marathon times have greatly improved.
	News From: Friday, October 13, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum admits he is yet to receive a congratulatory message from Eliud Kipchoge (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum is still to receive a congratulatory message from Eliud Kipchoge whose marathon world record he toppled at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum will battle it out for the Men's World Athlete of the Year Award with 10 other athletes, including world 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles (Pulse Sports) Kevin Kiptum has been nominated for the World Athletics Men's Athlete of the Year.
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Nike to release record-breaking Alphafly 3 in January 2024 (Canadian Running) Nike Alphafly 3, the shoes worn by Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago Marathon in his record breaking run, will be released by Nike in January 2024.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Elizabeth Waywell shatters two Canadian masters records at Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Elizabeth Waywell set the Canadian W65 marathon record of 3:14:18 and the national W65 women's half-marathon record of 1:35:01.
		Kelvin Kiptum receives hero's welcome in Elgeyo Marakwet county as he returns home after Chicago Marathon heroics (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum returns to Elgeyo Marakwet county, the 'County of Champions', encouraging runners to run clean and warning those who offer banned substances to stay out of the place.
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The millions government handed Kelvin Kiptum for breaking marathon record (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum was awarded Ksh5 million by the Government of Kenya for his world record breaking run at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
		Top Canadians at the 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the list of top Canadian men and women at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The mysterious shoe that propelled Kelvin Kiptum to setting a new world record in Chicago (Pulse Sports) The shoe worn by Kelvin Kiptum during his Chicago Marathon run is a Nike prototype which the World Athletics has approved for developmental use.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The life-changing journey for a Columbus Marathon runner (NBC4i.com) The 2023 Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 15, will recognize the Lashutka Spirit Award winners, among them Justin Boggs.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Free Press Marathon: Jackson native Mitch Klingler gets first marathon win in men's race (Detroit Free Press) Mitch Klingler won the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon in 2:22:51.
Grand Rapids Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U of M Health West Grand Rapids Marathon Celebrates 20th Year (Fox 17 West Michigan) The 2023 Grand Rapids Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 15.
Hanoi International Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Olympics competitor Dino Sefir wins Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 2023 (VietnamNet Global) Dino Sefir won the 2023 Hanoi International Marathon Heritage Race in 2:16:28.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Saturday, October 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 30th Eversource Hartford Marathon (Hartford Courant) Alex Norstrom won the 2023 Hartford Marathon in 2:16:53 while Jenna Gigliotti won the women's race in 2:44:08.
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What to know about the 2023 Hartford Marathon (NBC Connecticut) Here are key information about the 2023 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 14.
Kansas City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners lacing up for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon (Fox 4) The 2023 Kansas City Marathon will be held on October 21.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ryley Fick, Jason Yang win 39th Long Beach Marathon (Fox 11 Los Angeles) Jason Yang won the 2023 Long Beach Marathon in 2:27.04 while Ryley Fick won the women's race in 2:58:30.
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Beach Marathon returns this weekend, expecting largest attendance since pandemic (Long Beach Post) The 2023 Long Beach Marathon will be held this Sunday, October 15, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
McKirdy Micro Marathon - NY II
	News From: Monday, October 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		McKirdy Micro Marathon: Thackery excels with a 2:22:17 marathon debut in New York (European Athletics) Calli Thackery won the women's race of the 2023 McKirdy Micro Marathon NY in 2:22:17.
Melbourne Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2023 Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival Winners Announced (Mirage) Reece Edwards won the 2023 Melbourne Marathon in 2:14:34 while Gemma Maini won the women's race in 2:35:25.
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		69-year-old Eric Heine set to run his 33rd Melbourne Marathon (The Senior) Eric Heine will run Melbourne Marathon for the 33rd time on Sunday, October 15.
Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Alexander Grout wins Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (Times Union) Lawyer Alexander Grout won the 2023 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in 2:31:55 while Christine Myers won the women's race in 3:00:08.
		Sunday's Mohawk Hudson River Marathon, images (11 photos) (The Daily Gazette) A gallery of of photos taken during the 2023 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon on Sunday, October 8.