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Marathon/Running News: 9/17/24 - 9/24/24

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Training/ Health
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Eliud Kipchoge: Why marathon legend will not stop running even after retirement (Pulse Sports)
Eliud Kipchoge plans to continue running even after retirement to inspire "every young generation".
 
  News From: Friday, September 20, 2024
   Why are track running and road running so different? (Canadian Running)
Road running, for the longer distances like marathon, takes more patience and experience.
 
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   How joining a running club could dramatically improve your marathon time (Canadian Running)
A recent study of more than 20,000 London Marathon participants shows that joining a running club could help improve marathon time by 30 minutes.
 
Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
 Disney World Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
   2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Will Start Even Earlier, Course Redirected (WDW News Today)
The 2025 Disney World Marathon on January 12 will now start earlier at 4:30am.
 
 Boston Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
   2025 Boston Marathon cut-off time rises to nearly seven minutes (Canadian Running)
More than 12,000 qualified applicants were denied entry into the 2025 Boston Marathon in April, with the cutoff time rising to nearly 7 minutes.
 
 Berlin Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   2024 Berlin Marathon preview: Full schedule and how to watch the action live (Olympics News)
A comprehensive guide to the 2024 Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 29.
 
 Chicago Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Chicago Marathon's positive impact on the local economy and charity community (NBC 5 Chicago)
Bank of American Chicago President Rita Sola Cook talked about the economic impact of the 2024 Chicago Marathon with 50,000 runners.
 
 Fox Cities Marathon
  News From: Friday, September 20, 2024
   Community First Fox Cities Marathon has a race for every pace (WBAY.com)
The 2024 Fox Cities Marathon will be held this Sunday, September 22.
 
 St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   St. Joseph prepares for qualifying marathon (News-Press Now)
The 2024 St. Joseph, Missouri Marathon will be held on September 28.
 
 the county marathon
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Kenyans coming to compete in the County Marathon (The Intelligencer)
Gibert Kiptoo, champion of the 2013, 2014 and 2015 races, is bringing 20 young Kenyans to participate in the 2024 County Marathon on September 29.
 
 Ely Marathon
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Ely Marathon weekend kicks off Friday at Whiteside Park (The Timberjay)
The 2024 Ely Marathon on Saturday, September 21, will have nine runners in a canoe portage marathon, among other unique features of this event.
 
 Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   International runners invited to join the world's largest women's marathon (UNB)
The 2025 Nagoya International Women's Marathon will be held on March 9 with an estimated 20,000 participants.
 
 Odds And Ends
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   66-year-old marathoner qualifies for Boston with Stage 4 cancer (Canadian Running)
Dana Fox, diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, ran a Boston Marathon qualifying race of 3:56:50 in the 2024 Georgina Marathon.
 
 One City Marathon
  News From: Thursday, September 19, 2024
   Newport News announces details for 2025 One City Marathon Weekend (WAVY.com)
The 2025 One City Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 2.
 
 Pikes Peak Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   What you need to know: Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent (Fox 21)
The 2024 Pikes Peak Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 22.
 
 Quad Cities Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   What you need to know about Quad Cities Marathon week (6 KWQC)
The 2024 Quad Cities Marathon will be held this Sunday, September 22.
 
 Air Force Marathon
  News From: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
   Prepare to lace up the sneakers this weekend for the Air Force Marathon (2 News wdtn.com)
The 2024 Air Force Marathon will be held this Saturday, September 21.
 
 Lakefront Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
   Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon; Four events, one weekend (Fox 6 Milwaukee)
Board Member Jen Puente talked about the 2024 Milkwaukee Lakefront Marathon on October 6.
 
 Fargo Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
   North Dakota Today - Fargo Marathon (Valley News Live)
Race director Chip Hazewski talked about the 2025 Fargo Marathon on May 31.
 
 Berlin Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
   Tigist and Rosemary return for the 50th Berlin marathon (Capital Ethiopia)
Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema and Kenya's Rosemary Wanjiru headline the women's elite list of the 2024 Berlin Marathon.
 
Post-Race Review/ Results
 Buenos Aires Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
   The BA Marathon turned 40 with highlights to boot: record numbers and a homage to friendship (Buenos Aires Herald)
The 2024 Buenos Aires Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 22, with over 14,500 participants.
 
 Equinox Marathon
  News From: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
   2024 Equinox Marathon stars pair of first-time winners (webcenterfairbanks.com)
Tracen Knopp won the 2024 Equinox Marathon in 2:50:00 while Shalane Frost won the women's race in 3:13:41.
 
 Quad Cities Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Train stops Quad Cities Marathon (OurQuadCities.com)
Some runners of the 2024 Quad Cities Marathon on Sunday, September 22, may have ended their chances for a personal best when a train stopped them on the route.
 
   Runners take off in annual Quad Cities Marathon on Sunday morning (WQAD8 abc)
Kenyan Abraham Kipkemei won the 2023 Quad Cities Marathon while Kenyan Lenah Jerotich won the women's race.
 
 Fox Cities Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Weather cancels Fox Cities Marathon, but doesn't take away runners' purpose (WeAreGreenBay.com)
The 2024 Fox Cities Marathon on Sunday, September 22, was cancelled due to thunderstorms just hours before the start.
 
 Boston Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   30-year-old man charged for flying drone near Boston Marathon finish line (7 News Boston)
Allan Nip, who flew his drone over the restricted area of the Boston Marathon finish line in in April, agreed to pay $5,000 and forfeit his drone.
 
 Logan Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Sweet redemption for Reddish, Sanchez at TOU Marathon (HJ News)
Porter Reddish won the 2024 Top of the Utah Marathon in 2:33:21 while Ramona Sanchez won the women's race in 2:53:36.
 
 Buenos Aires Marathon
  News From: Monday, September 23, 2024
   Podium sweep for Kenya at Buenos Aires Marathon, tRUNsylvania 10k race (Capital Sports)
Bethwell Biwott Yegon won the 2024 Buenos Aires Marathon in 2:09:04 while Yenenesh Tilakun Dinkesa won the women's race in 2:27:15.
 
 Pikes Peak Marathon
  News From: Sunday, September 22, 2024
   Snow on Pikes Peak shortens marathon route (Fox 21)
The 2024 Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday, September 22, was shortened due to snow.
 
 Bellingham Bay Marathon
  News From: Sunday, September 22, 2024
   Gallery: Locals repeat top spots in 2024 Bellingham Bay Marathon (Cascadia Daily News)
Adrian Cedillo won the 2024 Bellingham Bay Marathon in 2:45:12 while Courtney Olsen won the women's race in 2:47:19.
 

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