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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Top Marathons Ignored Him. Then Nathan Martin Set a Record That Changed His Life. (Men's Journal) Nathan Martin is now training for the 2024 USA Team Olympic Trials after he became the fastest ever U.S.-born Black marathon when he ran 2:11:52 at the 2020 Marathon Project.
Almaty Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sport Tourism, Destination Marketing and the Almaty Marathon 2023 - Interview with CEO, Saltanat Kazybayeva (Travel News Asia) Saltanat Kazybayeva talked about 2023 Almaty Marathon set on October 1, its success in terms of participation and the money it raised for the children of Kazakhstan.
BII-Maybank Bali Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Maybank Marathon 2023, 'Elite' Label Road Race, achieves active participation of over 13,600 runners (Benzinga) Geoffrey Kiprotich Birgen won the 2023 Maybank Bali Marathon in 2:15:04 while Sophy Jepchirchir won the women's race in 2:31:04.
	News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maybank Marathon 2023 attracts ever-more runners (The Jakarta Post) The 2023 Maybank Bali Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 27, with a 37 percent increase in participation over last year's.
Calgary Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Calgary Marathon founder, celebrated Canadian runner dead following southeast crash (Global News) Doug Kyle, 91, founder of Calgary Marathon and decorated Canadian runner, died in a car crash Sunday night.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Can you still apply for the 2023 Chicago Marathon? What to know as the race draws near (NBC 5 Chicago) Only a limited number of guaranteed entry through charity is now available for the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8.
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sifan Hassan did workout immediately after her 1,500m final (Canadian Running) In preparation for the Chicago Marathon, the London Marathon champion Sifan Hassan continues to train even after completing her distance events at the Budapest World Championships.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dubai Marathon 2024 route announced (Arabian Business) The 2024 Dubai Marathon on January 7 will start and finish at the Umm Suqeim Road.
Edmonton Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sportsnet's Gene Principe runs Edmonton Marathon and Oilers fans are impressed (OffSide) Sportsnet's announcer Gene Principe, 59, was a finisher at the 2023 Edmonton Marathon with a time of 4:31:24.
		Edmonton Marathon 3rd Finisher: Blumenort runner completes marathon in under 2 hours 30 minutes (SteinbachOnline.com) Steffan Reimer, who placed third at the 2023 Edmonton Marathon in 2:28:25, talked about the experience.
	News From: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Edmonton runner breaks world record for most T-shirts worn in a marathon (Canadian Running) David Eliuk broke the Guinness World Record for the most number of shirts while competing in a marathon with 78.
Ely Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What's new for the 2023 Ely marathon (The Timberjay) The 2023 Ely Marathon this September 23 will have a $5,000 prize from Piragis Outdoors if the winner sets a new world record for the full marathon portage.
Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
	News From: Sunday, August 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Award-winning Farnham Pilgrim Marathon to return next month for 14th outing (Farnham Herald) The 2023 Farnham Pilgrim Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 10.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers prepare more than 5,000 goody bags ahead of Fox Cities Marathon (Fox 11 News) Preparations are underway for the 2023 Fox Cities Marathon on September 17.
Harbin International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lhasa, Harbin marathons draw thousands to race (ChinaDaily.com.cn) The 2023 Harbin International Marathon was successfully held last Sunday with 30,000 runners.
Hawkes Bay Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In pictures: Hawke's Bay Marathon winners rave as rescheduled event showcases region's recovery (Hawke's Bay Today) Ben Gatting won the 2023 Hawke's Bay Marathon in 2:27:51 while Ingrid Cree won the women's race in 2:47:22.
Longford Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Public urged to support this weekend's Longford Marathon (shannonside) The 2023 Longford Marathon is set on Sunday, August 27.
Mexico City International Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bolivian winner of Mexico City marathon breaks record (Mexico Daily News) Hector Garibay Flores won the 2023 Mexico City Marathon in 2:08:23 while Celestine Chepchir won the women's race in 2:27:17.
	News From: Sunday, August 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hector Garibay Flores and the Triumph of the Winners (Alaska Commons) Bolivian athlete Hector Gariba won the 2023 Mexico City Marathon in 2:08:22 while Kenyan athlete Celestine Chepchirchir won the women's race in 2:27:17.
	News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The capital government is ready for the Mexico City Marathon (SmallCapNews) The 2023 Mexico City Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 27, with expected 30,000 participants.
Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Nagoya Women's Marathon will start with more than 20,000 competitors (News Rebeat) The 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon will be held on March 10, five months before the Paris Olympics and with more than 22,000 participants.
Nebraska State Fair Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hodnette, Kiprop win Nebraska State Fair Marathon races (The Independent) Kenya's Bernard Kiptoo Koech won the 2023 Nebraska State Fair Marathon in 2:17:33 while Chicago's Polina Hodnette won the women's race in 2:57:17.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cam Levins to take on TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian marathon record holder Cam Levins will run the 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Practise switching gears with this fun workout (Canadian Running) This workout will teach runners to adjust their speed during a race.
	News From: Thursday, August 24, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Yoga for runners: 4 poses to ease sore hips (Canadian Running) Here are 4 yoga poses that will help ease the pain of achy hips of runners.
	News From: Wednesday, August 23, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Is Paula Radcliffe Pregnant? Debunking Rumors and Speculations! (RCOOnline) See photos of marathon legend Paula Radcliffe and family.
		Training/ Health
		Larger-breasted women less likely to engage in high-intensity exercise, new study suggests (Canadian Running) A new study shows that women with large breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity ones, including running, and breast reduction surgery may lead to a healthier and active lifestyles.
Pikes Peak Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pikes Peak Marathon brings 68 years of tradition to SOCO (Fox 21 News) The 2023 Pikes Peak Marathon on September 17 celebrates 68 years of the event.
Run With the Horses Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 22, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two Local Runners Win the Run with the Horses Marathon (sweetwaternow.com) Patrick Balizan won the 2023 Run with the Horses Marathon in 3:23:05.5 while Julianne Forrester won the women's race in 4:05:07.9.
Rwenzori Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori marathon to boost tourism (New Vision) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon is expected to boost tourism in Uganda.