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26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The DONNA Foundation Announces 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend (904 Happy Hour) The 2024 DONNA Marathon will be held on February 4.
Banff Marathon
	News From: Friday, June 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands race in cold, wet Banff Marathon (Rocky Mountain Outlook) Lucas Paniak won the 2023 Banff Marathon on Father's Day in 2:53.09 while Veronique Samson won the women's race in 3:10:17.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge On What's Next After His Boston Marathon Disappointment (Citius Mag) Eliud Kipchoge is still dreaming of winning all six World Marathon Majors, including Boston Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, June 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6 Essential Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon (stack) Here are some tips to qualify for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Moments: Executive director Carey Pinkowski (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski is excited to welcome the 45,000+ participants to the event this year.
	News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Legendary matchups' set as Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite female headliners (NBC 5 Chicago) Race organizers announced the women's elite entries for the 2023 Chicago Marathon which include Ruth Chepngetich, Emily Sisson, Sifan Hassan, among others.
		Ruth Chepngetich and Sifan Hassan to run 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced its elite runner lineup that includes Ruth Chepngetich and Emily Sisson.
Eldoret City Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eldoret City marathon postponed (athletics.co.ke) Eldoret City Marathon, initially set on June 25, has been postponed to December 1.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grandma's Marathon receives award for safety precautions during 2021 event (Northern News Now) Grandma's Marathon received the 2023 Facility of Merit Award for its enhanced safety measures during the return to an in-person event amid the pandemic in 2021.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reimer top Manitoban finisher in annual marathon (The Carillon) Steffan Reimer was second in the 2023 Manitoba Marathon on June 18, the top Manitoban finisher in 2:32.
Marathon Nha Trang
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2023 reveals shirt designs (VnExpress) Have a first look at the shirt for the 2023 Marathon Nha Trang on August 13.
Marathon Quy Nhon
	News From: Friday, June 23, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon can become top race in region: athletics chief (VnExpress) VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon was successfully held on June 11 with 10,000 participants.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon runners conquer courses, celebrate victories (NBC Montana) Mark Messmer won the 2023 Missoula Marathon in 2:22:25 while Kathryn Landau-Olmstead won the women's race in 2:47:16.
		Photos: Missoula Marathon 2023 (Montana Standard) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Missoula Marathon on Sunday, June 25.
	News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Missoula Marathon weekend promises excitement, economic boost (NBC Montana) The 2023 Missoula Marathon this weekend is estimated to bring in $2 million into the community.
Mont Blanc Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bloodied runner finishes fifth at Marathon du Mont-Blanc despite grisly fall (Canadian Trail Running) It was a bloody fifth place finish for Norway's Sylvia Nordskar after faceplanting in the last three kilometers to the finish line.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Australian entrepreneur aims to create a doping-encouraged Olympics (Canadian Running) Aaron D'Souza plans to develop The Enhanced Games as an alternative to the Olympic Games where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs.
		Training/ Health
		Improve your running posture with these habits at home (Canadian Running) Here are ways to improve your running posture at home, as this increases efficiency of movement during runs.
		Should you race in dark clothing? This viral video says no (Canadian Running) A viral video shows that there is a difference of 20C between dark and light colored outfits when subjected to the sun.
	News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Deep dive into the history of the marathon and female fell running (Athletics Weekly) Here is a review of a group of books recently published on marathon and other running.
	News From: Friday, June 23, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Coaching kids: how to introduce children to running (Canadian Running) Elementary health and phys-ed teacher and junior development coach Amanda Truelove talked about exposing children to running in order to develop lifelong healthy habits.
		Kipchoge: Beating two-hour marathon barrier remains my greatest feat (La Prensa Latina) An interview with Kipchoge on his training, his goals and how his career started.
	News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Try this advanced hip mobility routine before your next run (Canadian Running) Here is a five-minute stretching and mobility routine before a run to enhance performance, prevent injuries, among others.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge reveals future plans: Racing for Olympic history and the fifth major marathon star (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge is now focused on becoming the first marathon runner to win three Olympic titles.
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipchoge sets sights on third Olympic marathon crown (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now focused on securing a third Olympic marathon gold medal.
Safaricom Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Imposter disqualified after winning Lewa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Philip Kigen, the 2023 champion of the Safaricom Marathon, was disqualified after another person competed in his place.
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mercy Kwambai reveals what fueled her to victory at Lewa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Mercy Kwambai revealed her motivation in winning the women's race of the 2023 Safaricom Marathon.
	News From: Saturday, June 24, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Kwambai win Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Philip Kigen won the 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon in 2:19:06 while Mercy Kwambai won the women's race.
	News From: Thursday, June 22, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The community Impact of Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Since its debut in 2000, Lewa Safari Marathon has raised funds for wildlife preservation and community projects, including the building of 27 schools.
	News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All set for 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) The 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 24, with the proceeds going to the preservation of endangered species and other wildlife.