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Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon to take place on December 16 (Arabian Business) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on December 16.
Bakersfield Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands participate in Bakersfield Marathon (BakerfieldNow.com) The 2023 Bakersfield Marathon was suuccessfully held on Sunday, March 26.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		The Boston Marathon: The spirit of springtime (The Daily Free Press) This is one resident's take on the importance of Boston Marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two-time Olympic medallist Hellen Obiri joins Boston Marathon elite list (Canadian Running) Hellen Obiri is a late addition to the women's star-studded elite field at the 2023 Boston Marathon on April 17.
	News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge wants the course record at the 2023 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The world's fastest marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge is aiming for the course record at his first Boston Marathon this April.
	News From: Monday, March 27, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Mayor Wu Announces Events in Remembrance of the 2013 Boston Marathon (City of Boston News) Events will be hosted by City departments and neighborhood organizations on April 15 to honor the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 Boston Marathon.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America signs on as new Boston Marathon sponsor (Boston Herald) Bank of America is the new presenting sponsor of Boston Marathon starting 2024 for 10 years.
Brighton Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brighton Marathon: Joe Black and Alfie Ordinary official starters (The Argus) Brighton drag queens, Joe Black and Alfie Ordinary, will be the official starters of the 2023 Brighton Marathon, now under the management of London Marathon Events.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hometown runner Caitlin Keen hopes to make history, Olympic Trials with 2023 Flying Pig Marathon (WLWT 5) Caitlin Keen is aiming to win the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon to qualify for the Olympic Trials.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Diplo claims he ran LA Marathon and 'beat Oprah's time' while on LSD (Fox 11 Los Angeles) DJ and music producer Diplo finished LA Marathon in 3:55 while on LSD.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Themes Revealed for the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (AllEars.net) The 2024 Disney World Marathon revealed its themes on the different distances.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Grandma's Marathon is full, marking one of the fastest sellouts on record By WDIO (WDIO.com) Registration for the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on June 17 is now sold out.
International Lake Garda Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Win for Brit Jackie Stretton at Lake Garda Marathon (Athletics Weekly) Enrico Bartolotti won the 2023 Lake Garda Marathon in 2:31:20 while Jackie Stretton won the women's race in 2:53:46.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Keeping the pace' Meet the Knoxville Marathons head pacer (WATE 6 On Your Side) Terry Higgins is the head pacer at the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 2.
	News From: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two runners tackle their first marathon in Knoxville (WATE 6 On Your Side) Two runners share their experience in preparing for the 2023 Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, April 2.
London Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon goes green with trees instead of race tees (Canadian Running) Participants to the 2023 London Marathon may opt to forgo their shirt for a tree and will receive a digital certificate, photo and its geolocation.
	News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eilish McColgan set for Berlin Half Marathon test (Athletics Weekly) Eilish McColgan will run the Berlin Half Marathon as a confidence-boosting performance ahead of the 2023 London Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah turns 40 (Canadian Running) Sir Mo Farah, 40, the most successful male track distance runner of all time, will run his last marathon at the 2023 London Marathon in April.
Marathon Niedersachsen (Hannover)
	News From: Sunday, March 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Croatian Matea Parlov Kostro wins the Hannover Marathon in Germany (CroatiaWeek.com) Matea Parlov Kostro won the women's race at the 2023 Hannover Marathon in 2:25:45.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Marathon events gather pace in China after three-year hiatus (Asia News Network) Road running in China is picking up pace after COVID.
	News From: Wednesday, March 29, 2023
		Training/ Health
		7 ways runners can beat the training blahs (Canadian Running) Here are 7 ways to chase away boredom during training.
	News From: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
		Training/ Health
		I'm a Marathon Pacer, and This Is How To Pace Your Way to a New PR on Race Day (Well + Good) Here are tips from a pacer for runners so they can achieve a new personal record.
	News From: Monday, March 27, 2023
		Training/ Health
		5 tips for improving your sleep (Canadian Running) A runner must learn to sleep well because a good night's sleep is a big key to recovering from run training.
		Georgina Schwiening moving up in the marathon world (Athletics Weekly) This chronicles the rise of the former world junior duathlon champion, Georgina Schwiening, in marathon running.
	News From: Thursday, March 23, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		World Athletics bans transgender athletes from female category (Canadian Running) World Athletics announced a complete ban on transgender athletes competing in the female category.
		Training/ Health
		5 reasons new runners should try all types of running (Canadian Running) New runners should try all types of running before they settle for ones they like.
		Human Interest Story
		Russian doping ban lifted, but Ukraine war keeps athletes out (Canadian Running) The World Athletics Council announced the reinstatement of the Russian Athletics Federation after a seven-year doping suspension but Russian athletes remain banned from competition due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has remained true to its principles (The Oklahoman) The 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 30 has endured and remained true to its founding principles: to honor lives lost.
Palestine Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 25, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pics: The Palestine Marathon offered a unique experience for South African marathon runner, Hasina Kathrada (IOL) Journalist Hasina Kathrada shares her experience running the Palestine Marathon.
Paris Int'l Marathon
	News From: Thursday, March 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Marathon 2023: Echoes of the next Olympic Games in the upcoming marathon showpiece (Olympics News) The 2023 Paris Marathon on Sunday, April 2, will provide a glimpse of the 2024 Olympic Games.