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News From: Monday, September 16, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon qualifying standards tightened by five minutes for 2026 (Canadian Running) The 2025 Boston Marathon received 36,406 applications for registration and will tighten the qualifying standard by five minutes for those under 60 in 2026 and 2027 events.
		People Are Going to Officially Have to Run Faster to Enter Future Boston Marathons (Running with Miles) 30% of the entrants were not accepted for the 2025 Boston Marathon; the qualifying times are now lowered in 2026 and 2027.
	Dunedin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dunedin Marathon: Cramp put aside to win open men's (Otago Daily Times) Clinton Manderson won the 2024 Dunedin Marathon in 2:32:11.
	Sydney Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners set bizarre world records during Sydney marathon (news.com.au) Here are some of the Guinness word records set during the 2024 Sydney Marathon.
		NewsSydney Marathon to become the latest big TV sports rights fight (Mumbrella) Sydney Marathon is expected to become one of the World Marathon Majors after its record-breaking 25,000 participants on Sunday, September 15.
	Vaal River City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2024 Vaal River City Marathon a great success (Sedibeng Ster) Pule Sibeko won the 2024 Vaal River City Marathon while Golaletsang Megoe won the women's race.
	Wabash Trace Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Atlantic native Eden wins Wabash Trace marathon (Atlantic News Telegraph) Jaxson Eden won the 2024 Wabash Trace Marathon in 3:03:46.
News From: Sunday, September 15, 2024
	Ooredoo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ooredoo partners with Suffix for Doha Marathon 2025 (Doha News) Suffix, a sports management and consultancy firm, will oversee the 2025 Ooredoo Doha Marathon on January 17.
	Sydney Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Misoi and Gurmesa break records at Sydney marathon (Milford Mirror) Kenyan Brimin Misoi won the 2024 Sydney Marathon in 2:06:18 while Ethipoa's Workanesh Gurmesa won the women's race in 2:21:41.
	Yonkers Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record number of people participate in Yonkers Marathon Sunday (New 12 Long Island) The 2024 Yonkers Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 15.
News From: Saturday, September 14, 2024
	Hangzhou International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hangzhou marathon set for scenic run (Shine) The 2024 Hangzhou International Marathon will be held on November 3, with expected 36,000 participants.
	Wabash Trace Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eden claims gold in Wabash Trace marathon (KMA Land) Jaxson Eden won the 2024 Wabash Trace Marathon in 3:03:46.
News From: Friday, September 13, 2024
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Does running really help you live longer? (Canadian Running) Not all sports are equal in extending life expectancy - aerobic sports like running adds years but not as much as gymnastics or pole vaulting.
	STONMARATHON
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ston Prepares for Another Ston Wall Marathon (The Dubrovnik Times) The 2024 Ston Marathon will be held on September 22.
News From: Thursday, September 12, 2024
	Bellingham Bay Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PeaceHealth Medical Director Shares Tip on Staying Healthy for the Bellingham Bay Marathon (WhatComTalk.com) The 2024 Bellingham Bay Marathon will be held on September 22.
	Buenos Aires Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lace up for the 2024 Buenos Aires Marathon (Buenos Aires Herald) The 2024 Buenos Aires Marathon on September 22 will have 14,500 participants.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What can you bring if you're running in the 2024 Chicago Marathon? (NBC 5 Chicago) Here are the list of prohibited items for both spectators and runners of the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
	Monument Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers still needed for annual Monument Marathon Sept. 28 (KNEB) The 2024 Monument Marathon on September 28 still needs volunteers.
	Quad Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Get ready to run the Quad Cities Marathon! (OurQuadCities.com) Race director Joe Moreno talked about the 2024 Quad Cities Marathon on September 22.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney Marathon Set to Make History With Over 25,000 Runners and Extensive Traffic Changes (Travel and Tour World) The 2024 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, September 15, will have a record-setting 25,000 participants.
		Sydney Marathon to Fuel $300M Economic Surge (Mirage) The 2024 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, September 15, is on a quest to earn the Abbott World Marathon Majors status that would boost the local economy of $300 million over a decade.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Defending TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon champion returns for title defence (Canadian Running) Kenya's Elvis Kipchoge Cheboi will be coming back to defend his title at the 2024 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 20.
News From: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
	Cape Town Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cape Town Marathon boasts strong field in pursuit of elite status (IOL) The 2024 Cape Town Marathon on October 20 is on a quest to earn the Abbott World Marathon Majors status.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Could the women's American marathon record fall at this year's Chicago Marathon? (NBC 5 Chicago) The 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13 will headline "10 fastest women of all time" and "second and third fastest American women of all time", so expect records to fall.
	Miami Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Iconic 2025 Life Time Miami Marathon Achieves Another Record Sellout; Waitlist to Open September 16 for February 2 Event (6 News On Your Side) Registration for the 2025 Miami Marathon on February 2 sold out two weeks earlier than previous record sellout date.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Need late fall race plans? Here are three reasons to try a smaller road race (Canadian Running) Smaller road races might offer surprising perks not found in big city races - available slots, less stressful race and a stronger community feel.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cool Runnings: How Covid birthed Sydney Marathon boom (SBS Sport) The 2024 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, September 15, saw a resurgence when the COVID lockdown got more people into running.
	Vienna City Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Eritrean marathon national record holder suspended on whereabouts (Canadian Running) 2024 Vienna City Marathon women's champion Eritrea's Nazret Weldu was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after missing three out-of-competition doping tests.
News From: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
	Cape Town Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cape Town Marathon assembles strongest ever elite field (The South African) The 2024 Cape Town Marathon will be held on October 20 with the strongest elite field ever.
	Fox Valley Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Experience a Beautiful Autumn Run with the Fox Valley Marathon (Daily Herald) The 2024 Fox Valley Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 22.