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Antarctic Ice Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Coppell man goes to the bottom of the world to win the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon (CBS Texas) Winner of the 2023 Antarctic Ice Marathon, Michael Higgins, talked about the experience.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon finisher receives three-year doping suspension (Canadian Running) Kenyan marathoner Maurine Chepkemoi tested positive for EPO and was banned by the the Athletics Integrity Unit for three years.
California International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		California Resident is Winner in California's International Marathon (Carmichael Times) CJ Albertson from Fresno won the 2023 California International Marathon in 2:11.
Chennai Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chennai Marathon to be held on Jan 6 (The Week) The 2024 Chennai Marathon on January 6 will be a zero-waste marathon with Urbaser Sumeet as partner.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 24, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Sifan Hassan namechecks Kipchoge among three marathoners to break sub-two hour barrier (Pulse Sports) Reigning Chicago Marathon champion Sifan Hassan believes Eliud Kipchoge, Kelvin Kiptum, and Kenenisa Bekele have the potential to run under two hours in the marathon.
Chongqing Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Participants from 31 Countries and Regions to Gather in 2024 Chongqing Marathon (iChongqing) The 2024 Chongqing Marathon will be held on March 24, with record-breaking number of participants.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise (WDW Magic) Organizers revealed the merchandise for the 2024 Disney World Marathon.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The tens of millions on offer for elite Kenyan athletes in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Dubai Marathon will be held on January 7, with large money prizes that attract elite runners.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Preparing for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com) PR and marketing manager Zach Schneider talked about a new group training program, among other preparations, for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon returns to South Louisville (Wave) The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon will return to its pre-pandemic route in the Louisville's south end.
London OH Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London OH Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K: Sign up now and save (Columbus Messenger) The 2024 London OH Marathon will be held on April 20.
Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
	News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Madison Marathon runner reunites with EMS team that saved his life (WKOW.com) Pram Adriansjach collapsed as he crossed the finished line of Madison Marathon in November.
McAllen Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, Jan. 20th (Texas Border Business) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on January 20.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		7 Heritage elementary reps raise $8,810 in St. Jude Memphis Marathon (Madison County Record) At the 2023 Memphis Marathon, seven runners of Heritage Elementary School raised raised $9,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything You Need To Know About The Miami Marathon (Secret Miami) Here is a concise guide - schedule, course and more - to the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
Mount Desert Island marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		MDI Marathon gives to community organizations (Mount Desert Islander) The 2023 Mount Desert Island Marathon on October 15 donated $35,000 to 20 organizations on Mount Desert Island and Cranberry Isles.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic champion pole vaulter Katie Moon to be Mumbai Marathon ambassador (Sportstar) Two-time pole vault world champion and Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Katie Moon is the event ambassador for the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on Sunday, January 21.
		Ksh 63 million up for grabs as Mumbai Marathon organisers announce event ambassador (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 offers a sizable prize money pool and announced world champion pole vaulter Katie Moon as the ambassador for the event.
Newport Wales Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New routes revealed for ABP Newport Wales Marathon, Half and 10K (Wales) The 2024 Newport Wales Marathon on Sunday, April 28, will have a new route.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Indigenous Marathon Project Squad applications open (NIT) The Indigenous Marathon Project in Australia provides opportunities for indigenous communities to participate in marathons like the New York City Marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum: 5 things you didn't know about the record breaker (K24TV.co.ke) Kelvin Kiptum, who dropped out from getting his electrician certificate, was discouraged by family members from running, in part due to his lack of resources like running shoes, among others.
		Training/ Health
		Can backward running boost athletic performance? (Canadian Running) Backward running, also called "retro-walking", sounds eccentric but recent research found it boosts performance and benefit cognitive function for people with join pain and arthritis.
	News From: Monday, December 25, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge's coach reveals key athlete ingredient necessary for success (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge's coach, Patrick Sang, emphasized a strong mindset as one of the key ingredients for an athlete's success.
	News From: Sunday, December 24, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		8 unique New Year's resolutions for runners (Canadian Running) Here are a list of New Year's resolutions for runners.
	News From: Saturday, December 23, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		3 holiday running traditions we love/hate (Canadian Running) Here are a few running traditions during the holidays that some enjoy and others would like to forget...
	News From: Friday, December 22, 2023
		Training/ Health
		4 ways to be more consistent in 2024 (Canadian Running) Here are tips to avoid burn out and enjoy long terms improvement with your running.
		Why "breaking in" your running shoes is a thing of the past (Canadian Running) Running shoes are now made with resilient materials that retain their shape and can be used right out of the box.
	News From: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Chinese company to boost annual bonuses for running mileage (Canadian Running) Guangdong Dongpo Paper Co. rewards employee running mileage with bonuses.
		World Athletics to review controversial Athlete of the Year Awards format (Pulse Sports) World Athletics president Sebastian Coe promised that the body will review the controversial Athlete of the Year format used this year.
		Plans underway to add World Championships marathons to World Marathon Majors (Pulse Sports) Plans are underway to integrate World Championships marathons in the World Marathon Majors so runners will not have to choose which race to run based on the prizes offered.