Marathon/Running News: 2/22/24 - 2/29/24

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News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
	Little Rock Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon races, expo sold out for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic (Fox 16) The 2024 Little Rock Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3, with almost 13,000 participants in all distances and a boost of $3M for the local economy.
		Little Rock Marathon Adjusts Start Time for Safety Amid Heat Wave Forecast (bnn) For the first time in its history, the 2024 Little Rock Marathon start time was re-set to 6am, due to heat concerns.
	Marathon Hamburg
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Throwback: A look into Eliud Kipchoge's blistering full marathon debut in 2013 (Pulse Sports) In 2013, Eliud Kipchoge ran his debut marathon at Marathon Hamburg in 2:05:30, a course record.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		More than 2/3 of women experience harassment while running, study finds (Canadian Running) A study from a University of Manchester reveals that it is common for women to experience harassment while running.
		Human Interest Story
		The massive wealth Kelvin Kiptum earned in his short but lucrative marathon career (Pulse Sports) Here is a breakdown of how much Kelvin Kiptum earned from his last three races in less than a year.
	One City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Newport News Shipbuilding Presents 10th Annual One City Marathon: A Weekend of Races and Revelry (bnn) The 2024 One City Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3, with a significant increase in the number of participants.
		Runners take on One City Marathon this weekend (Wavy.com) The 2024 One City Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts get recalled for English spelling mistake (Sora News 24) Asics recalled official Tokyo Marathon T-shirts due to a spelling error.
News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
	Antalya Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		19th Runtalya Marathon: Antalya to Host 47,000 Athletes in Celebration of Sports and Heritage (bnn) The 2024 Antalya Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 3, with 47,000 participants in all distances.
	Hyannis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hyannis Marathon sets off from Cape Cod Irish Village on March 3 (Cape Cod Times) The 2024 Hyannis Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3.
	Kielder Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kielder Marathon to support 4Louis baby loss charity (Hexham Courant) The 2024 Kielder Marathon on October 6 partners with the baby loss charity, 4Louis.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First Three Marathon Athletes Selected For Team GB For Paris 2024 Olympic Games (British Athletics news) These are the first three selected marathon runners for the British team in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Phil Sesemann, Charlotte Purdue and Calli Hauger-Thackery.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Purdue, Hauger-Thackery and Sesemann to make Olympic debuts (Athletics Weekly) Charlotte Purdue, Calli Hauger-Thackery and Phil Sesemann are the first group of Paris Olympics marathon selections for the British team.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eluid Kipchoge lands in Japan for the Tokyo Marathon, Netizens react (Kiss FM) Here are photos of Eluid Kipchoge as he arrived in Japan for the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
News From: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		adidas drops 2024 Boston Marathon collection ahead of world-renowned race (9To5Toys) Here's a first look at the adidas 2024 Boston Marathon Collection.
	Chattanooga Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chattanooga Prepares to Host the 9th Annual Erlanger Marathon Weekend, A Beacon of Resilience and Community (bnn) The 2024 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 3.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runner application window for 2024 TCS NYC Marathon opens Wednesday (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Runners may now enter for the non-guaranteed entry drawing of the 2024 New York City Marathon today, February 29, until March 21.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to watch Eliud Kipchoge at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon (Olympics News) Kiphoge, who set the course record at 2:02:40 two years ago, will run the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Why Kathrine Switzer Forgave the Man Who Attacked Her at the Boston Marathon (Popsugar) Kathrine Switzer forgave and became friends with Jock Semple, "a product of his time", who attacked her on the 1967 Boston Marathon route.
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptum contemplated forfeiting Chicago Marathon three weeks before breaking world record (Pulse Sports) Hillary Kipchumba, teammate of Kelvin Kiptum, revealed that he was ready to withdraw from the 2024 Chicago Marathon a few weeks before the event.
	Miami Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gallery: Miami Marathon & Half (The Miami Hurricane) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Myrtle Beach Gears Up for Marathon: Streets to Close as Thousands Prepare to Run (bnn) The 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 2.
	New Delhi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gopi Thonakal wins elite men's race in New Delhi Marathon (Press Trust of India) Gopi Thonakal won the 2024 New Delhi Marathon in 2:14:40
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rory Linkletter After Running 2:08:01 At Sevilla Marathon, Hits Olympic Qualifying Mark (Citius Mag) An interview with Rory Linkletter after he qualified for the Paris Olympics in his 2024 Sevilla Marathon run.
		Eliud Kipchoge timetable and preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge is set to participate in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before his likely fifth Olympics in Paris.
News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
	Georgia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Almost 10,000 participate in the Publix Atlanta Marathon weekend (11 Alive) Robert Pedersen Jr won the 2024 Atlanta Marathon in 2:28:58 while Michele Yates won the women's race in 3:01:43.
	Malta Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watch: Athletes Power Through Tough Weather Conditions In LifeStar Malta Marathon (Lovin Malta) Alaa Hrioued won the 2024 Malta Marathon while defending champion Jemima Farley won the women's race in a record time of 2:35:41.
	Mississippi Blues Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		17th Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon draws big crowd (Fox 40 WDBD) The 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, February 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shock as Kenyan marathoner Charles Kipsang collapses and dies after Mount Cameroon Race (Pulse Sports) Another tragedy for the marathon community: Kenyan Charles Kipsang collapsed and died after finishing the Mount Cameroon Race on Saturday.
News From: Saturday, February 24, 2024
	Mississippi Blues Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		50-year-old runner wins Mississippi Blues Marathon (16 ABC WAPT) Russell Simkins, 50, won the 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon in 2:39.