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	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Friday, May 3, 2024
		U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle (Canadian Running) Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		Kenenisa Bekele named to Ethiopian Olympic marathon team (Canadian Running) The Ethiopian marathon team for the Paris Olympics have been announced: Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay Lemma and Tamirat Tola for the men; Tigist Assefa, Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase.
		The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya's marathon team in Paris (Pulse Sports) The Kenya marathon team for the Paris Olympics will have a lot of firsts - if successful, first man winning three consecutive gold medals, first woman in a back-to-back win and first participation for most athletes.
		Benson Kipruto out to torment Eliud Kipchoge as he reveals main goal at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) While Eliud Kipchoge will be gunning for his third Olympic marathon title, Benson Kipruto is aiming for his first.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		Keeping 42K runners safe: Months of prep go into the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A quick look at the preparations for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Sydney Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Sydney Marathon hits capacity as it bids to join elite circuit (Independent) The 2024 Sydney Marathon reached its capacity of 24,000 runners for the September 15 race, in its bid to join the World Marathon Majors.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Paris Olympics: Kipchoge ,Jepchirchir headline final list of team Kenya marathon squad (tv47 digital) Athletic Kenya announced its final list of marathon runners for the Paris Olympics: Eliud Kipchoge, Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso for the men; Peres Jepchirchir, `Hellen Obiri and `Brigid Kosgei for the women.
		Athletics Integrity Unit introduces ruthless testing method to catch drug cheats ahead of Olympic games (Pulse Sports) The Athletics Integrity Unit implemented a series of measures to ensure fair competition before the Paris Olympics.
	Rotorua Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Red Stag Rotorua Marathon all set for historic 60th anniversary edition (Rotorua Daily Post) The 2024 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 4.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Pittsburgh Marathon weekend: What you should know (4 ABC WTAE) A quick guide to the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
		What to know about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (TribLive) The 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 42,000 participants in all distances.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Mural painted to celebrate Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now) A mural was painted to celebrate the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon and highlight its significance to the local community.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Will only three marathoners represent Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics? (Canadian Running) Only three Canadian marathon runners have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and a number of athletes will aim for the rest of the spots this weekend before the qualification window closes.
		Eliud Kipchoge named to his fifth Kenyan Olympic team (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge is off to his fifth Olympic Games for Kenya, aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.
	Prague International Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
		Who, when and what guide: Prague International Marathon (Athletics Weekly) A concise guide to the 2024 Prague International Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Run the Silk Road Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
		SCO marathon Run the Silk Road 2024 scheduled for May 4 in Issyk-Ku (AKIpress) The 2024 Run the Silk Road Marathon will be held on May 4.
	Big Sur International Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		PHOTOS: Scenes from the Big Sur International Marathon (Monterey Herald) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Big Sur International Marathon on Sunday, April 28.
	Lincoln Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		Best spots on campus to cheer the Lincoln Marathon (University of Nebraska News) Here are the best places on campus to cheer the 2024 Lincoln Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		BMO Vancouver Marathon: how to get there by transit (The Buzzer Blog) Here is a graphic instruction on how to participate and spectate on race day at the 2024 Vancouver Marathon on May 5.
	London Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		2025 London Marathon receives nearly 850,000 applicants (Canadian Running) The 2025 London Marathon received a a record 840,318 applications compared to last year's number of 578,374.
	Prague International Marathon
		News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
		Prague International Marathon Offers a Last Chance for Olympic Qualification (prague morning) The 2024 Prague International Marathon on May 5 offers a last chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	GO! St. Louis Marathon
		News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
		Downtown St. Louis prepares for relocated Greater St. Louis Marathon (5 On your Side) The 2024 St. Louis Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 27, with a new route.
	Eau Claire Marathon
		News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
		Despite recent flooding, Eau Claire Marathon is ready (News 18 WQOW.com) The 2024 Eau Claire Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 28.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
		Final Team GB Marathon Spots Sealed For Paris 2024 Olympic Games (British Athletics News) Emile Cairess, Mahamed Mahamed and Rose Harvey completed the final British marathon athletes selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Eugene Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		2024 Eugene Marathon celebrates largest fields ever, raises over $233K for charities (KTVL10) The 2024 Eugene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 28, with 12,000 runners in all distances and raising $233K for local charities.
	Banjul International Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
		Kenyan duo win Banjul- Africell Marathon run (The Point) Dennis Kibiwott won the Banjul International Marathon while Jane Rotich won the women's race.
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
		Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk wins marathon debut in Tennessee (Canadian Running) Kate Van Buskirk won the women's race of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon in 2:37:40.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		Watch The 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (News 9) Watch the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in its entirety.
	Eugene Marathon
		News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
		Photos: 2024 Eugene Marathon (KVAL.com) Here is a gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Eugene Marathon on Sunday, April 28.
		Early financial estimates begin following Eugene Marathon (KEZI.com) It is estimated that the economic infusion into the local economy of the 2024 Eugene Marathon runs up to $6 million.