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Baystate Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Former NHLer Zdeno Chara runs 3:16 marathon to qualify for Boston (Canadian Running) Retired ice hockey professional player Zdeno Chara qualified for the 2024 Boston Marathon during his run at the 2023 Baystate Marathon.
Beijing Int'l Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathoners in Beijing go maskless, unfazed by smog (Reuters) The 2023 Beijing Marathon was held successfully on Sunday, October 29, with 30,000 runners, most going maskless in the smog-filled city.
Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Young patients highlighted for Charlotte marathon to benefit children's hospital (WSOC-TV) The 2023 Charlotte Marathon this Saturday, November 4, will feature 6 patients from Novant Health Hemby Childrens Hospital, the beneficiary of the event.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to register for 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and what to do if you miss the deadline (NBC 5 Chicago) Registration for the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 13 is until November 16.
	News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopian legend backs Kelvin Kiptum to run sub two-hour marathon (Pulse Sports) Ehtiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele believes Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum has a better chance to run a marathon under two hours.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dublin Marathon runners awarded medals with a typo and possible Yeats misquote (The Journal) Finishers of the 2023 Dublin Marathon received a medal commemorating the 100th year anniversary of poet William Butler's "Noble" Prize and a quotation attributed to him which may not be his.
	News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dublin Marathon winner sets new record as more than 22k course through Irelands capital (IrishCentral) Kemal Husan won the 2023 Dublin Marathon in 2:06:52 while Amente Sorome Negash won the women's race in 2:26:22.
	News From: Thursday, October 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Irish Rail DART disruption for Dublin Marathon runners this bank holiday weekend (Dublin Live) Irish Trail announced that there will be no northside trains during the holiday weekend and runners of the 2023 Dublin Marathon will be impacted.
		80-year-old Peadar Nugent to compete in his 44th Dublin Marathon this weekend (Irish Mirror) Peadar Nugent is one of 11 runners who have run in every edition of Dublin Marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		National Marathon Titles on the Line in Dublin (Athletics Ireland News) The 2023 National Marathon Championships for Ireland will take place during the 2023 Dublin Marathon on Sunday, October 29.
Frankfurt Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenya's Brimin Misoi breaks little sweat to defend his Frankfurt Marathon title (Pulse Sports) Kenya's Brimin Misoi won the 2023 Frankfurt Marathon in 2:04:53.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rachel Hannah breaks course record at Indianapolis Marathon (Canadian Running) Rachel Hannah won the women's race of the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in course record time of 2:35:17.
	News From: Saturday, October 28, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record-Breaking and Olympic Dream-Chasing Day at the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (CISION PR Newswire) Lyle O'Brien won the 2023 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2:15:41 while Rachel Hannah pulled won the women's race in 2:35:17.
Lubbock Mayor's Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners ready for Lubbock Marathon after months of training (KCBD.com) The 2023 Lubbock Marathon will be held this Sunday, October 29.
Mankato Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mankato Marathon brings positive economic impact (KEYC.com) The 2023 Mankato Marathon on October 21 earned the city over one million dollars.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenenisa Bekele says his best is yet to come (Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele will run Valencia Marathon in December hoping to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, perhaps his last.
	News From: Friday, October 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tanzania's Gabriel Geay goes hunting for redemption in Valencia after Sydney disappointment (Pulse Sports) Tanzania's Gabriel Geay will run the 2023 Valencia Marathon, after dropping out of the Sydney Marathon in September.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Marine Corps Marathon: Marine Corps General Eric Smith, 58, is hospitalized 'after suffering a heart attack while out jogging' (DailyMail.com) Marine Corps General Eric Smith, last seen cheering runners at the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon, has been hospitalized after a heart attack.
	News From: Sunday, October 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marine Corps Marathon Closes Early Due to Humid Weather: Runners Diverted to Finish Line (BollyInside) The 2023 Marine Corps Marathon closed 1:15pm due to humidity.
	News From: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marine Corps Marathon Organizers Monitor Unseasonably Warm Weather for Runner Safety (BollyInside) Organizers of the Marine Corps Marathon update runners regularly on the warm weather, advising them to dress accordingly and stay hydrated.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Chirchir crowned Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon champions (Michezo Africa) Alphonce Kigen won the 2023 Nairobi Marathon in 2:10:18 while Evaline Chirchir won the women's race in 2:24:31.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tina Muir making fashion and sustainability statements at New York City Marathon (NBC 4 New York) The former British elite marathon runner Tina Muir will make fashion and sustainability statements at the 2023 New York Marathon by wearing a waste skirt.
		NYC Marathon: Blue line ceremony kicks off marathon celebration ahead of race day (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) This is the day the New York Road Runners will paint the blue stripe marking the marathon route through all the five boroughs.
		NYC Marathon will have "many layers of protection" this Sunday, NYPD commissioner says (CBS News New York) NYPD assured participants and the city that security measures are in place for this Sunday's New York City Marathon.
		NYC Marathon Guide 2023: Start Times, Route, and More (MagicMag) A concise guide to the 2023 New York City Marathon this Sunday, November 5.
	News From: Monday, October 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World records at the New York City Marathon: When Beth Bonner and Grete Waitz ruled the streets of the Big Apple (Olympics News) A summary of how women athletes have broken the course record at the New York City Marathon through the years.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
		Training/ Health
		New research suggests even 22-minute runs can help you live longer (Canadian Running) Recent study has shown that moderate to vigorous activity such as running counteracts the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
	News From: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Brain tissue may be fuel for marathon runners (ScienceNews) A new study identifies the source of energy for endurance athletes in the brain which may offer clues for developing potential treatments.
		Are you more likely to get hurt running or playing golf? (Canadian Running) A new study shows that running is one of the safest physical activities to engage in, safer even than playing golf.
	News From: Friday, October 27, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Nike unveils Eliud Kipchoge track and statue at major headquarters in Netherlands and Beaverton (Pulse Sports) See the Eliud Kipchoge statue Nike unveiled at its headquarters.