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Accra International Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First National Bank Accra Marathon set to return on October 12 (Joy Online) The 2024 Accra Marathon will be held on October 12.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Daniel Simiu aware of tough competition as he gears up for full marathon debut in Chicago (Pulse Sports) The world 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Simiu talked about his upcoming debut marathon at the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13.
	News From: Friday, July 19, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Amos Kipruto chasing PB as he headlines Chicago Marathon field (Mozzart Sport) 2022 London Marathon champion Amos Kipruto will participate in the 2024 Chicago Marathon in honor of Kevin Kiptum while Daniel Simui Ebenyo will run his debut marathon.
	News From: Thursday, July 18, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ruth Chepng'etich headlines 2024 Chicago Marathon (Athletics Weekly) 2022 and 2021 Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepng'etich returns this October to run the 2024 event.
		World champions to headline 2024 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13 will see a fast elite field in both men and women races.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Denver Colfax Marathon director stepping down (9 News) Creigh Kelley, race director of Colfax Marathon since it started, is stepping down after 20 years.
Detroit International Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon sells out 3 months before race (ABC 7 WXYZ Detroit) Registration for the 2024 Detroit International Marathon on October 20 has sold out.
International Vilnius Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gabriele Martirosian - host of "Rimi" Vilnius marathon! (kaipkada.it) The 2024 International Vilnius Marathon on September 8 will have TV and radio host Gabriele Martirosian in its team of event hosts.
Mad Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nine hundred runners in town for Mad Marathon (The Valley Reporter) Lain Ridgway won the 2024 Mad Marathon in 2:57:17 while Samantha Macintyre won the women's race in 3:19:04.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Memphis Marathon: St. Jude releases course maps for 2024 marathon weekend (Action News 5) This is the course map of the 2024 Memphis Marathon on December 7.
Nova Scotia Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Halifax man, Florida woman win N.S. Marathon (Surge105.1) Matthew Beaver won the 2024 Nova Scotia Marathon in 2:54 while Natasha Yaremczek won the women's race in 2:59.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Jogging on the spot at red lights? Here's why you should stop (Canadian Running) It is counter productive to jog in place to wait for the green light, despite what most runners do.
	News From: Sunday, July 21, 2024
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		What is a fixed-time race, and why should all runners try one? (Canadian Running) Fixed-time racing, an endurance challenge where runners covers as much distance within a set timeframe, is tailored to all levels and set in a unique racing environment that fosters camaraderie, among others.
	News From: Thursday, July 18, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		4 unique ways to level-up your cross-training game (Canadian Running) Adding these unique cross-training methods make for an interesting summer workout routine - paddleboarding, obstacle course racing, rock climbing and dance classes.
	News From: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Running helps prevent erectile dysfunction, new study says (Canadian Running) Exercise, such as running, promotes cardiovascular health and, in turn, significantly improves erectile dysfunction symptoms.
		How tapering maximizes your potential on marathon day (Medical Press) New runners should incorporate tapering before the actual race into their training.
	News From: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
		Training/ Health
		These 5 hairstyles will make you run faster (Canadian Running) Here are 5 hairstyles for long hairs that will keep hairs under control during race day.
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Top 5 male Marathon runners in 2024 (Pulse Sports) Here is the list of the top male marathon runers in 2024: Benson Kipruto, Timothy Kiplagat, Deresa Geleta, Morhad Amdouni and Alexander Munyao.
		5 Fastest Women in Marathon in 2024, Ethiopia and Kenya Dominate (Tuko) Here is the list of the fastest women marathon runners in 2024: Sutume Asefa Kebede, Tigist Ketema, Rosemary Wanjiru, Peres Jepchirchir, Tigist Assefa.
		Legendary marathoner Catherine Ndereba lists three big things that fail Kenyan athletes (Pulse Sports) Kenyan marathon legend Catherine Ndereba offered advice to Kenyan athletes on matters of financial literacy and performance-enhancing substances.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Monday, July 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Road to Paris: How South Africa is Taking on East Africa's Marathon Dominance (GoodThingsGuy) An interview with the South African marathon runners and coach on their East African competitors and training.
		Marathoner Cameron Levins' career is a lesson in perseverance (Olympics Canada News) An interview with Canadian marathon runner Cameron Levins on his running career and third Olympic Games.
		10 Scandals That Rocked the Summer Olympics (Mental Floss) Paris will be hosting its third modern Olympics in a few weeks and here are some scandals and tragedies during the Summer Games in the past.
		Alexander Munyao reveals why breaking marathon world record at Paris Olympics will be hard (Pulse Sports) London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao expressed his concern over the difficulty in surpassing the current world record set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Five Must-See Rivalries in Marathon, Swimming, Athletics, and More. (Olympics News) The 2024 Paris Olympics will see Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele race against Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge in the marathon, a rivalry that started in 2003 and shorter distances.
	News From: Thursday, July 18, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coach Patrick Sang shares personal reason why he badly wants Eliud Kipchoge to win third Olympic marathon title (Pulse Sports) Coach Patrick Sang hopes Eliud Kipchoge wins his third Olympic marathon title to inspire longevity in the sports.
	News From: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brazilian Olympic marathoner receives doping suspension (Canadian Running) Brazil's national marathon record holder Daniel do Nascimento was suspended by the Brazilian Doping Control Authority for doping violations and will not represent the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Kenya and Ethiopia to Extend Their Decades-Long Running Rivalry at Paris Olympics (okayafrica) East African countries Kenya and Ethiopia are expected to dominate in running events, including the marathon, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		London Marathon champion shares his winning routine ahead of Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) London Marathon champion Alexander Mutiso talked about his training for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Olympics: South Africa Eyes Marathon Crown Held by East Africa (News Central) South African marathoners Elroy Gelant and Stephen Mokoka are no longer intimidated by Kenyan and Ethiopian runners.