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Big Sur International Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   What the course for this year's Big Sur International Marathon will look like (KSBW 8)
The 2024 Big Sur Marathon on Sunday, April 28, will have a new course.
 
Cork City Marathon
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Countdown is on To Cork City Marathon on June 2, Featuring The Full Marathon, Half Marathon And 10K (Cork Safety Alerts)
The 2024 Cork City Marathon will be held on June 2.
 
Eau Claire Marathon
 News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Despite recent flooding, Eau Claire Marathon is ready (News 18 WQOW.com)
The 2024 Eau Claire Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 28.
 
Eldoret City Marathon
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eldoret City Marathon Winners Pocket Millions (Business Today)
Victor Rotich Kipchirchir won the 2024 El Doret City Marathon in 2:12:49 while Emily Jepkemoi won the women's race in 2:30:13.
 
Eugene Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   What to expect for the Eugene Marathon weekend (KEZI.com)
Race Director Ian Dobson talked about what to expect at the 2024 Eugene Marathon on Sunday, April 28.
 
GO! St. Louis Marathon
 News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Downtown St. Louis prepares for relocated Greater St. Louis Marathon (5 On your Side)
The 2024 St. Louis Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 27, with a new route.
 
Greater Manchester Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   adidas Manchester Marathon claims £29 million economic impact (Endurance.Biz)
The 2024 Manchester Marathon injected £29 million into the local economy.
 
Huaian Marathon
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   15,000 Run but Kenya Triumphant in Men's & Women's Event at Huaian Marathon (The Nanjinger)
Enock Kipkemboi won the 2024 Huaian Marathon in 2:11:44 while Naomi Chepkori won the women's race in 2:34.
 
Illinois Marathon
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Illinois Marathon route includes Savoy for the first time (News Channel 20)
The 2024 Illinois Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 27, with a new route passing through Savoy.
 
Kalamazoo Marathon
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon is coming soon: Here's everything you need to know (News Channel 3)
The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon will be held on May 5.
 
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
 News From: Saturday, April 27, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of runners compete in Kentucky Derby Festival's mini-marathon, marathon (WDRB.com)
Antonio Marchi won the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon in 2:26:10.64 while Caroline Gosser won the women's race in 2:51:26.64.
 
London Marathon
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Details of the Ksh 67,000 shoes that helped Peres Jepchirchir break the world record in London (Pulse Sports)
The adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1 worn by Peres Jepchirchir at the London Marathon is the same one used by Tigst Assefa at the Berlin Marathon.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   76-year-old woman sets impressive world record at London Marathon (Canadian Running)
Jeannie Rice broke her own record in the women's 75-79 and also won the men's category at the 2024 London Marathon.
 
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   All you need to know about the women's-only marathon world record (Pulse Sports)
Here is a concise explanation and history of the women's-only marathon record.
 
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Top Canadian finishers at the 2024 London Marathon (Canadian Running)
Here are the lists of top Canadian men and women finishers at the 2024 London Marathon.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Five deep thoughts on 2024 London Marathon: Spotlight on Jepchirchir's record, Bekel's mastery & Mutiso's breakthrough (Pulse Sports)
Here are the five takeaways from the 2024 London Marathon on Sunday, April 21.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Big payday for Kenyan's Alexander Mutiso and Peres Jepchirchir after London Marathon wins (Pulse Sports)
Here are the prize money won by the 2024 London Marathon champions.
 
   Alexander Mutiso reveals how he outwitted Kenenisa Bekele at 2024 London Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Kenyan Alexander Mutiso won the 2024 London Marathon in 2:04:01, just moments ahead of Bekele who finished in 2:04:15.
 
 News From: Sunday, April 21, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir captures women-only record at London Marathon (Canadian Running)
Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race of the 2024 London Marathon, breaking the women-only marathon record.
 
Marathon Hamburg
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Bernard Koech hoping to retain Haspa Marathon title & pocket millions of prize money set aside (Pulse Sports)
Defending champion Bernard Koech will defend his title at the 2024 Marathon Hamburg on Sunday, April 28.
 
Mississauga Marathon
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Beneva Mississauga Marathon returning to city this weekend (Mississauga.com)
The 2024 Mississauga Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 28.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Training/ Health
   Aging without injury: how older runners are killing the game (Canadian Running)
Here are the reasons why physiotherapists have found older runners outperforming newcomers in the sport.
 
 News From: Monday, April 22, 2024
  Training/ Health
   Kenya's Celestine Chepchirchir issued with three-year ban for doping offence (Pulse Sports)
Kenyan marathon runner Celestine Chepchirchir is the latest Kenyan banned for doping charges.
 
   How climate change might be slowing Canadian runners down (Canadian Running)
A new study reveals that runners in Canada, ranked the most polluted country in North America, are slowing down.
 
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: What You Need To Know (NewsOn6.com)
Here are important information on the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon this Sunday, April 28.
 
Olympics 2024 (Men)
 News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Final Team GB Marathon Spots Sealed For Paris 2024 Olympic Games (British Athletics News)
Emile Cairess, Mahamed Mahamed and Rose Harvey completed the final British marathon athletes selected for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
Olympics 2024 (Women)
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Natasha Wodak on her last dash for the Paris Olympics (Canadian Running)
Natasha Wodak aims to get qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the 2024 Marathon Hamburg on Sunday, April 28.
 
Prague International Marathon
 News From: Friday, April 26, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Prague International Marathon Offers a Last Chance for Olympic Qualification (prague morning)
The 2024 Prague International Marathon on May 5 offers a last chance to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
 News From: Saturday, April 27, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands race through downtown Nashville in St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Running Series (WKRN.COM)
The 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, April 27, with 23,000 participants in all distances.
 
 News From: Thursday, April 25, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Runners in the Saint Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon will be picking up packets today (NewsChannel5 Nashville)
The 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Nashville will be held this Saturday, April 27.
 

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