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Training/ Health
	Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
		2017 Tokyo Marathon champion receives 8-year doping ban (Canadian Running) Sarah Chepchirchir of Kenya received an automatic 8-year doping ban for her second offense, following her silver medal win at the Bangsaen 42 Chonburi Marathon in Thailand.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
		Should you run the half-marathon distance in training? (Canadian Running) Runners normally do not run the full distance during training to avoid injury and compromise recovery but instead build endurance by longer runs each week.
	Chicago Marathon
		News From: Monday, February 12, 2024
		Kelvin Kiptum: The world mourns the passing of a true hero in the realm of marathon running (Pulse Sports) The world is in shock over the sudden death of the marathon world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum at 24.
		Mourners gather at the site of car crash that killed marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, as new images show extent of the damage to athlete's Toyota (Mail Online) A gallery of photos taken at the site of Kiptum's accident in Kenya, as mourners gather.
		"He broke barriers": Tributes flow for "one of the world's finest" athletes after shock death at 24yo (Fox Sports) Tributes have poured in for Kevin Kiptum, after he, along with his coach, died in a road accident.
		News From: Sunday, February 11, 2024
		Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, dead at 24 (Canadian Running) The marathon world record holder, Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum, 24, died in a car accident when he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Friday, February 9, 2024
		Is running a rich person's sport? (Canadian Running) A recent study found that there is a correlation between higher household income and participation in running.
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Why Kenya will remain a force to reckon with many years to come (Pulse Sports) The government fosters running among future marathoners, with kids' runs.
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Austin Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
		Meet the aerial drone photographer capturing the Austin Marathon (kxan.com) Local videographer and content creator David Aguilar will document the 2024 Austin Marathon on Sunday, February 18, using drone photography to document the event and the growth of the city.
	Sevilla (Seville) Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
		Zurich Marathon organisers set to honour Kelvin Kiptum and his coach on Sunday (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Seville Marathon on Sunday, February 18, will pay tribute to Kelvin Kiptum before the start of the race.
	Austin Marathon
		News From: Monday, February 12, 2024
		A look back at the Austin Marathon's fastest winners (kxan.com) Here is the complete list of past winners of Austin Marathon set on Sunday, February 18.
	Jerusalem Marathon
		News From: Monday, February 12, 2024
		Marathon runner and reserve fighter injured in Gaza presents official shoe of Jerusalem Marathon (Israel Hayom) The 2024 Jerusalem Marathon on March 8 presented the official shoe of the event.
	Lagos City Marathon
		News From: Friday, February 9, 2024
		Access Holdings to Impact 20,000 with HIV Drive through Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (Brandcrunch) Sponsors of the 2024 Lagos City Marathon has partnered with health organizations to raise awareness of AIDS, offering free HIV screening and counselling during the event.
	Hillcrest Marathon
		News From: Friday, February 9, 2024
		Lace up for Hillcrest marathon (Highway Mail) The 2024 Hillcrest Marathon will be held this Sunday, February 11.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Friday, February 9, 2024
		Joshua Cheptegei unveils strategic game plan for Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Joshua Cheptegei will be competing in the 10,000 meters at the 2024 Paris Olympics, after his disastrous marathon debut in the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
	Tokyo Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Eliud Kipchoge's expectations ahead of nostalgic Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge will run in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3, his third participation in the event.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Kelowna's Malindi Elmore to share Olympic dream with family (Castanet) Malindi Elmore was chosen for the Canadian marathon team in the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 11.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Islander Levins named as Canadian marathoner for Paris Olympics (Times Colonist) Cam Levins was chosen for the Canadian marathon team in the 2024 Olympic Games on August 10.
	Lagos City Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Gold Label Access Bank Lagos City Marathon for upgrade soon - Official (The Eagle Online) The Lagos City Marathon is nearer its goal of getting the platinum label, with the number of elite athletes in its 2024 event on February 10.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Paris 2024 Olympic medals to feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower (Canadian Running) Organizers of the Paris 2024 Olympics unveiled the medal for the Games that incorporate a hexagonal piece of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower.
	Lagos City Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
		Over 81 Elite athletes, 15 refugee runners confirmed for 9th Lagos City Marathon (bnn) The 2024 Lagos City Marathon will be held Saturday, February 10, with a stellar set of elite runners.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
		Cam Levins and Malindi Elmore earn early nomination for Canadian Olympic Team (Canadian Running) Cam Levins and Malindi Elmore will be part of the Canadian marathon team in the August 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Osaka Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Koyama and Inoue among invited runners for Osaka Marathon (The Japan Times) Paris Olympics-bound Naoki Koyama and 2018 Asian Games gold medalist Hiroto Inoue will be among the participants of 2024 Osaka Marathon on February 25.
	Riyadh Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Riyadh Marathon based at newly constructed Kingdom Arena (Endurance.Biz) The start and finish location for the 2024 Riyadh Marathon on Saturday, February 10, will be at the newly constructed Kingdom Arena.
	Salina Crossroads Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Crossroads Marathon recognized as highest Boston Marathon qualifying rate in the state (Salina Post) The 2024 Salina Crossroads Marathon in November is the highest Boston Marathon qualifying race in Kansas.
	Colfax Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Colfax Marathon in Denver announces course adjustments for 2024 race (Fox 31) The 2024 Colfax Marathon on May 19 will have a new route dedicated for runners of the distance.
	Chicago Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
		Kiptum officially claims Kipchoge's marathon record after World Athletics ratification (Pulse Sports) World Athletics ratified Kelvin Kiptum's world marathon record of 2:00:35 set in the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Tallahassee Marathon
		News From: Sunday, February 11, 2024
		Tallahassee Marathon brings runners from around the world (abc 27) The 2024 Tallahassee Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, February 11.
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Kenyan-born American long-distance runner breaks silence after missing out on Olympic ticket (Pulse Sports) Kenyan-born American marathoner Paul Chelimo talked about his disappointing experience at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday, February 3.
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
		News From: Thursday, February 8, 2024
		Fiona O'Keeffe Achieves Yet Another Remarkable Feat After Dominating the US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier (Essentially Sports) Despite heavy bleeding during the race from her cooling gel packs, Fiona O'Keeffe managed to break the women's course record in the 2024 U.S Olympic Team Trials.