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Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Route For The 2023 Bismarck Marathon! (Hot 97.5) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16 will be held at Cottonwood Park with an entirely new route.
	News From: Saturday, July 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon updates route to start at Capitol for 2023 (KFYR TV) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon n September 16 will start and finish at the North Dakota State Capitol Grounds.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon: Ashland board says 'no' to statue of marathon dog (Boston 25 News) A proposed statue of Spencer, the golden retriever which was a fixture on the Ashland portion of the Boston Marathon, was turned down by the Ashland board.
	News From: Sunday, July 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two-time Boston Marathon winner honored in Westerly with memorial rededication (10 WJAR) Two-time Boston Marathon champion Ellison 'Tarzan' Brown was honored with a memorial ceremony for the rededication of a new and improved stone monument.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum and Molly Seidel to race 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Kelvin Kiptum will make his North American marathon debut at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, postponing his Berlin Marathon clash with Eliud Kipchoge.
		Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite field, 'one of the deepest' in race history (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon announced its 2023 elite field with all four of its defending champions returning to compete.
Deseret News Classic Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Ottesen, Ashley Paulson win Deseret News marathon (Deseret News) Michael Ottesen won the Deseret News Marathon in 2:32:12 while Ashley Paulson won the women's race in 2:51:26.
Kalamazoo Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon: Registration opening soon with downtown event (News Channel 3) The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on May 5.
Kauai Marathon
	News From: Saturday, July 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		5 Marathons In The Most Picturesque Settings (Outlook Traveller) Here are 5 marathons amidst stunning diverse landscapes.
Marquette Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marquette Marathon - Rebecca Runs a Marathon: Hitting the track (UpMatters.com) Derek Lindstrom, race director for the 2023 Marquette Marathon on September 2 and coach of Local 3's Rebecca Bartelme, shared training tips.
Milton Keynes Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milton Keynes Marathon to return to Stadium MK for 2024 with new 5 year agreement (MKFM) The 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon will return to the Stadium MK.
Nova Scotia Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nova Scotia Marathon a big hit in Barrington (101.5 The Hawk) Wesley York won the 2023 Nova Scotia Marathon in 2:50:16 while Sacha Hourihan won the women's race in 3:08:58..
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, July 28, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Too Hot to Run Outside? Aqua Jogging Is a Good Alternative for Endurance Training (verywell health) Aqua jogging is a low-impact workout that may benefit marathon runners while recovering from injuries, among others.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sylvia Jeffreys: 'The pleasure and pain of becoming a Marathon Person' (Honey) Australian journalist and tv news presenter Sylvia Jeffreys talks about the challenges she faces for her marathon training.
	News From: Thursday, July 27, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Guinness World Records: Most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (SA People News) Erchana Murray-Bartlett of Australia holds the Guinness World Record of the most consecutive days to run a marathon distance for a female: 150.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney and Perth can save the Commonwealth games and protect Australia's sporting reputation (ROAR) After Victoria'a cancellation of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Sydney and Perth are urged to step in jointly into the role.
		Training/ Health
		How new runners can add speed and ramp up confidence (Canadian Running) For newer runners who have run for at least six months and injury-free, here are two simple ways to add speedwork to your training.
	News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Study shows risk of sudden cardiac arrest from exercise is low among older adults (Canadian Running) A study found that sports-related cardiac arrest for adults 65 and older is very rare.
	News From: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
		Training/ Health
		"I can do anything": The marathon mindset at San Quentin (KALW) The San Quentin Marathon has prisoners running around the San Quentin Prison Yard 105 times.
	News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Furman FIRST clinic running strong after 20 years (Furman News) The Furman Institute of Running and Scientific Training (FIRST), which started in 2003, is still helping runners achieve their goals.
		Could your gut hold the key to running motivation? (Canadian Running) A new study discovered that gut bacteria have substantial impact on the motivation to exercise.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Louisiana man runs 62-minute half-marathon on a treadmill (Canadian Running) Jarrett Leblanc broke the Guinness World Record for a treadmill half-marathon by clocking 62:50.
	News From: Friday, July 21, 2023
		Training/ Health
		New study shows how running affects the aging brain (Canadian Running) Regular exercise, like running, is necessary to keep the brain healthy as you age.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Friday, July 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Big Business (City Journal) An elected official and resident of the town of Boulogne gives his take on the effect of the 2024 Paris Marathon on the host city and nearby towns.
	News From: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Usain Bolt kicks off 2024 Olympic torch relay in Paris (Canadian Running) Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt kicked off Tuesday the Olympic torch relay ceremony.
Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon
	News From: Sunday, July 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Madhya Pradesh: 5th Edition Of Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon Concludes Successfully (The Free Press Journal) P Selvan won the 2023 Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon while Nikita Mandloi won the women's race.
Pattaya Queen's Cup Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 24, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		"Ethiopian Iron Lungs" won the marathon championship for both men and women. Grand closing of the Pattaya Marathon 2023 (Thailand Posts) Ethiopian Bililign Yimer won the 2023 Pattaya Marathon in 2.22.27 while another Ethiopian Tsega Desta won the women's race in 2.56.28.
		Ethiopian long distance runners triumphant in Pattaya Marathon 2023 (Pattaya Mail) Bililign Yimer won the 2023 Pattaya Marathon in 2:22:27 while Tsega Desta won the women's race in 2:56:28.
Rwenzori Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Expert tips to conquer the 2023 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon come September 2 (Kawowo Sports) Janet Nakkazi, director of Studies for the Twitter Running School and a seasoned marathoner herself, gives tips on how to run your best Mt Rwenzori Marathon.
	News From: Friday, July 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori Theluji Festival 2023: Marathon, Carnival to spice up celebrations (Kawowo Sports) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon will be held on September 2.