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Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 18, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brigid Kosgei breaks course record at ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon (Canadian Running) Reigning Olympic marathon silver medallist Brigid Kosgei won the women's race of the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:19:15, breaking the course record.
	News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		UAE: Fifth edition of ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon sets new women's record (ThePrint) Eritrean Amare Hailemicael Samson won the 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon in 2:07:10 while Brigid Kosgei won the women's race in 2:19:15, setting a new course record.
	News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to host record 25k runners (Arab News) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have a record 25,000 participants.
		Brigid Kosgei set to renew rivalry with Tirunesh Dibaba at Abu Dhabi Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have Brigid Kosgei, Tirunesh Dibaba, Andrew Kwemoi, Leonard Barsoton and Paul Tanui among its elite runners.
	News From: Thursday, December 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Abu Dhabi: 8 hour-long road closure for ADNOC marathon on Saturday (Gulf Business) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon on Saturday, December 16, will have over 23,000 expected participants.
Bangalore Midnight Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bengaluru Midnight Marathon 2023: Kimutai Timon, Roba Beti Hailu clinch top honors (Deccan Chronicle) Kimutai Timon won the 2023 Bengaluru Midnight Marathon in 2:29:00 while Roba Beti Hailu won the women's race in 3:10:15.
Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bismarck Marathon makes donations to local charities (KX News) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon donated $55,000 to 28 local charities.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri opens up on how her daughter is inspiring her for more wins (Pulse Sports) Reigning Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri talked about how her daughter is motivating her to run better.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 14, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Kelvin Kiptum explains why he has no track background (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum, an herdsman of the family's cattle, started joining others running on trails and roads, having no access to any track to train on.
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Explained: Why six stars were named World Athletes of the Year (Pulse Sports) World Athletics made a groundbreaking change in naming six athletes, including record-setting marathon athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, as World Athletes of the Year.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge Medals Revealed (WDW News Today) RunDisney revealed their two 2024 Coast to Coast Challenge medals for those who complete a half marathon distance or greater at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort this runDisney season.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO) Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
Hangzhou International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runner drops out of Hangzhou Marathon while winning (Canadian Running) Leading runner Ethiopia's Belete Mekonen dropped out of the 2023 Hangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 17, due to hypothermia.
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Holloman hosts inaugural Ace of Races marathon (Holloman Air Force News) The inaugural Holloman Ace of Races Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 9.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cynthia Limo wins marathon debut after seven-year break plagued by depression and grief (Pulse Sports) The winner of the women's race in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, Cynthia Jerotich Limo, talked about her bittersweet win and experience on the course.
Marathon Hai Phong
	News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2023 to grant $41,200 awards (VnExpress) The 2023 VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong on Sunday, December 17, will grant a total of $41,200 awards in the forms of cash, sport watches and running shoes.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Valencia Marathon organisers announce millions set aside for world record breakers (Pulse Sports) 2024 Valencia Marathon on December 1 offers a million euro for a world record.
Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milwaukee Marathon organizers hope for better luck in 2024 (620WTMJ) The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on April 13, with a new route, its first event since 2019.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Training/ Health
		3 easy exercises to help you avoid hamstring pain for good (Canadian Running) Here are 3 exercises to strengthen the muscles and prevent hamstring injuries.
	News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Running will keep your memory sharp and help prevent Alzheimer's, new research shows (Canadian Running) Researchers found that increased physical and social activity lessens the likelihood of Alzheimers disease.
	News From: Saturday, December 16, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Are Super Shoes So Super? (Slate) Studies have shown that carbon plated shoes are effective on increasing speed for those who move quickly, that is, the elite runners.
	News From: Friday, December 15, 2023
		Training/ Health
		6 tips for staying motivated to run during the holidays (Canadian Running) Amidst the distractions of family, feasts and holiday laziness, stay motivated to run by following this list.
	News From: Thursday, December 14, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Texas man breaks Guinness World Record for fastest marathon in football equipment (Canadian Running) Brian Goldsmith ran a record 3:29:30 in full football equipment at the 2023 Dallas Marathon on December 10.
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Here's how to never "hit the wall" again (Canadian Running) Running coach Elisabeth Scott offered several key strategies so runners never "hit the wall".
		Eliud Kipchoge becomes mentor of U20 athletics refugees (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge will pass his knowledge of the sport, as well inspire the young generation of refugee athletes as they train, starting January 2024.
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics faces backlash for last-minute change to Athlete of the Year Awards (Canadian Running) Fans, who voted for the World Athletics Athlete of the Year expecting one man and one woman athlete to be selected, were disappointed with the outcome.
		Kelvin Kiptum delivers acceptance speech in Swahili after clinching World Athlete of the Year award (Pulse Sports) World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum delivered his acceptance speech in Swahili after being named Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events award.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon legend gives tips on how Kenya can ensure medal sweep at 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) Former Olympic silver medallist Catherine Ndereba encouraged marathon runners picked for the 2024 Paris Olympics to aim for a medal and put the country first.
	News From: Monday, December 18, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon great Catherine Ndereba picks her side on Kiptum vs Kipchoge debate (Pulse Sports) Kenya's marathon legend Catherine Ndereba believes Eliud Kipchoge with his experience has an edge over Kevin Kiptum in their 2024 Olympics showdown.
Penang Bridge International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 17, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Husband and wife sweep men's and women's titles in 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon (MalayMail) Nik Fakaruddin Ismail won the 2023 Penang Bridge Marathon in 2:43:57 while Noor Amelia Musa won the women's race in 3:14:36.