Marathon/Running News: 5/18/23 - 5/25/23

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News From: Thursday, May 25, 2023
	Bengaluru Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wipro to be title sponsor of Bengaluru Marathon for next three years (TheHindu.com) Wipro is now the title sponsor of engaluru Marathon starting this October.
	Carmel Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Full Circle Events purchases rights to produce Carmel Marathon (Current) Carmel Marathon has been purchased from CRRG Events by the Full Circle Events.
	Great Ocean Road Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Great Road Ocean Marathon: Record year tops off GOR running fest (Surf Coast Times) Toby Menday won the 2023 Great Road Ocean Marathon in 2:46:05 while Sara Coulter won the women's race in 3:06:05.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 tips for clearing mental hurdles on tough trail runs (Canadian Trail Running) Here are tips on how to survive running tough trail runs.
		Human Interest Story
		Paul Poce, legendary Canadian running coach, dies at 98 (Canadian Running) Paul Poce, the founder the city's oldest club Toronto Olympic Club, who coached 13 Olympians, including former Canadian marathon record holder Jerome Drayton, passed away at 98.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon: Exiting Routes Introduced, Runners to Conquer Queen Elizabeth NP and Equator (SoftPower News) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon in September will have a new route.
News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		127th Boston Marathon raised record-breaking amount for non-profit organizations (Boston 25 News) The 2023 Boston Marathon raised a record $40.2 million for more than 200 non-profit organizations.
	Comrades Marathon (88km)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		102 years ago today, the first Comrades Marathon (with 34 runners) took place (947.) The first Comrades Marathon was on May 24, 1921, with only 34 runners.
	Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ottawa mayor to run Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running) Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe will participate in the 2023 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 28.
	Run The Rock Marathon - Canada
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run the Rock race returns to Texada Island for 10th year (PEAK) The 2023 Run the Rock Marathon in Texada Island will be held on August 20.
	Two Bear Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Whitefish Marathon competitors finish despite unseasonably hot weather (Whitefish Pilot) Michael Ortley won the 2023 Whitefish Marathon in 2:56:37 while Elizabeth Paddock won the women's race in 3:31:10.
News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
	Bayshore Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thanking the volunteers who make the Bayshore Marathon run smoothly (UpNorthLive.com) The 2023 Bayshore Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 27, thanks in part for its volunteers.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Grandma's Marathon Less Than A Month Away (Fox 21) The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held on June 17, with more than 20,000 runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Five things to do before kicking off your marathon training (The Irish Times) Here are tips on how to start training for your marathon runs.
News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon stalwart, has died at 61 (WBUR) Rick Hoyt, a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, was a fixture at the Boston Marathon races, along with his father.
		Boston Marathon icon Rick Hoyt dies at 61 (Canadian Running) The running community mourns the loss of Rick Hoyt, who was pushed to the finish line by his father Dick for 32 Boston Marathon races.
	Cleveland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cleveland Marathon runners appalled by loopy course (Canadian Running) There are mixed reviews of the new route of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon.
	Colfax Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Colfax Marathon 2023 (The Denver Gazette) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Colfax Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
	Europe-Marathon Luxembourg
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds of medals stolen, CCTV footage being analysed (RTL Today) The 2023 ING Night Marathon in Luxembourgh experienced medal shortage due to theft.
	OC Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of Runners Compete in OC Marathon in Newport Beach (Newport Beach Independent) Steven Martinez won the 2023 OC Marathon on May 5.
News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
	Blue Nose International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		On your mark, get set: Thousands run Halifax streets for annual Blue Nose Marathon (Global News) The 2023 Blue Nose Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 21.
	Cleveland Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon first-timer Will Loevner fights off cramps to take the 2023 Cleveland Marathon (cleveland.com) Will Loevner won the 2023 Cleveland Marathon in 2:19:56.
		Jim Mackert's Cleveland Marathon streak ends at 45 (The Chronicle) Jim Mackert, 86, the only person to compete in all 45 Cleveland Marathon, ended his streak this year by running the half marathon.
	Europe-Marathon Luxembourg
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners race through Luxembourg for ING Night Marathon (Luxembourg Times) Kenyan Erick Kiptoo won the 2023 ING Luxemburg Night Marathon in 2:13:26 while Kenyan Mercy Kipkemoi won the women's race in 2:37.
	Green Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Toroitich and Poltavska take the Mens and Womens titles in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon (Fox 11 News) Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25:54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49:56.
		Toroitich, Poltavska take men's, women's titles in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon; Griepentrog, Hodnette win titles in half (Green Bay Press Gazette) Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25.54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49.59.
News From: Saturday, May 20, 2023
	Athens Marathon (Greece)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maria Menounos will run in the 40th Authentic Marathon of Athens (Greek City Times) American TV personality Maria Menounos will participate in the 2023 Athens Marathon.
	Montana Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: The 43rd annual Queen Bee Montana Marathon starts in Molt on Sunday (BillingsGazette) Gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Montana Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
	Ogden Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ogden Marathon 2023: Riley Cook repeats, 3 first-time runners claim crowns on warm, sunny day (Standard-Examiner) Riley Cook won the 2023 Ogden Marathon in 2:22:46 while Kara Roper won the women's race in 2:47:25.
News From: Friday, May 19, 2023
	Cleveland Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cleveland Marathon's new route features more than 60 turns (AXIOS Cleveland) The new route of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon showcases the city and has more than 60 turns.