Marathon/Running News: 5/2/23 - 5/9/23

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News From: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		7-year-old Cincinnati marathon bandit renews controversy for Kentucky family (Canadian Running) The Crawford family involved in the controversy that changed the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon age policy is again at the forefront, after it appears the boy ran at least the second half of the marathon course unregistered this year .
	Dublin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dublin Marathon introduces new category for non-binary runners (The Irish Times) The 2023 Dublin Marathon adds a non-binary category and reduces number of entries to 22,500 due to infrastructure limitations on the course.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Guard Soldiers, Airmen Compete for All Guard Marathon Team (National Guard News) The National Guard from all 50 states participated under the All Guard Marathon team at the 2023 Lincoln Marathon.
	Toronto Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		People are slamming the Toronto Marathon or being disorganized this year (blogTO) Runners are dissatisfied with the 2023 Toronto Marathon level of organization and taking to social media in airing their concern.
News From: Monday, May 8, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Owners of Boston Marathon dog Spencer welcome new puppy (Boston 25 News) The owner of Boston Marathon dog Spencer, which died in February, got a new puppy from the nonprofit Golden Opportunities for Independence.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri on how patience helped her win the Boston Marathon and the inspiration she takes from Eliud Kipchoge (Olympics News) 2023 Boston Marathon women's champion, Hellen Obirim, talked about the mindset that won her the race.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Flying Pig Marathon weekend 2023 (Linknky.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday, May 7.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners reportedly injured in Providence Marathon (WPRI.com) A group of participants in the 2023 Providence Marathon were injured by cut-down poles on the sidewalk.
	Kuala Lumpur Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sustainability plays huge role in upcoming KL marathon (sportanddev.org) The 2023 Kuala Lumpur Marathon on October 1 is going green, reducing wastage and carbon footprint.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pittsburgh Public Safety reports no major incidents during busy marathon weekend (CBS News Pittsburgh) No major public safety incidence was reported during the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon with 35,ooo participants.
	Prague International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In pics: Prague Int'l Marathon 2023 (Xinhua) Alexander Mutiso won the 2023 Prague International Marathon while Workenesh Edesa won the women's race.
	Riga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands enjoy R+ga Marathon events (ENG.LSM.lv) Aleksandrs Rascevskis won the 2023 Riga Marathon in 2:25:43 while Amanda KrumiFa won the women's race in 2:50.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weekend recap: Yuki Kawauchi snags second BMO Vancouver Marathon victory (Canadian Running) Yuki Kawauchi, who set the record time of 2:15:01 for the course in 2019, won the 2023 Vancouver Marathon.
News From: Sunday, May 7, 2023
	Baku Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Winners of Baku Marathon 2023 named (Azvision.az) Ukrainian Bogdan Simanovich won the Baku Marathon while Ukrainian Natalia Simonovich won the women's race.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'I've been a competitive runner,' Tipp City man wins Flying Pig Marathon (Dayton 24/7 Now) Jason Salyer won the 2023 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:27:10 while Caitlin Keen won the women's race in 2:45:34.
	Long Island Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds of runners take part in Long Island Marathon at Eisenhower Park (News 12 Long Island) Jordan Daniel won the 2023 Long Island Marathon in 2:21 while Jennifer Zopp won the women's race in 3:09:33.
	OC Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		San Diego man sets course record at OC Marathon (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Steven Martinez won the 2023 OC Marathon in record-breaking 2:18:06.
		Runners go the distance in 19th OC Marathon (The Orange County Register) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 OC Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon (WPXI.com) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7.
		'Be a part of that fun': Tens of thousands of runners and supporters flooded city streets for the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 7.
	Pro Football Hall of Fame Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canton Hall of Fame Marathon draws crowd for final hurrah (TimesReporter) The 2023 and final Canton Hall of Fame Marathon was successfully held last Sunday, May 7.
	York Marathon and Half Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners giving it their all in the YMCA marathon and half marathon in York (WGAL.com) The 2023 York Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 7.
News From: Saturday, May 6, 2023
	Med-City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Med City Marathon directors hoping for calm skies for next week's races (Post Bulletin) The 2023 Med City Marathon is set to be held on Sunday, May 13, with the race directors hoping there won't be a surprise downpour like on last year's race.
	Wisconsin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 2023 Wisconsin Marathon in Kenosha on Saturday (Kenosha News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Wisconsin Marathon on Saturday, May 6.
		Marathoners run along Lake Michigan in Kenosha Saturday in 2023 Wisconsin Marathon (Kenosha News) Johnnny Binzak won the 2023 Wiconsin Marathon in 2:30:17 while Kris Bachman won the women's race in 3:14:11.
News From: Friday, May 5, 2023
	Long Island Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Festivities kick off tonight ahead of this weekend's Long Island Marathon (News 12 Long Island) The 2023 Long Island Marathon is set to be held this Sunday, May 7, with security in place.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Final preparations underway for Pittsburgh Marathon (ABC 4 WTAE) The 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 7, is ready for its 35,000 participants.
	Rotorua Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rotorua Marathon results: Hicks and Mason claim their slice of marathon history (Rotorua Daily Post) Malcolm Hicks won the 2023 Rotorua Marathon in 2:21:49 while Alice Mason won the women's race in 2:54:30.
News From: Thursday, May 4, 2023
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Flying Pig updates age restrictions one year after 6-year-old's participation sparked controversy (ABC 9 Cincinnati) The 2023 Flying Pig Marathon has an updated age policy, with a minimum of 18 years old to participate.
		Finding your dream: The woman behind the Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now) Iris Simpson Bush, the person behind the Flying Pig Marathon, talked about how it all started.