calendar icon Nov 17, 2024

Marathon/Running News: 5/28/23 - 6/4/23

Back to News Main Page

Direct Links: Buffalo Marathon Calgary Marathon Casper Wyoming Marathon Cork City Marathon Eau Claire Marathon Edinburgh Marathon GO! St. Louis Marathon Grandma's Marathon Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Hyderabad Marathon Knysna Forest Marathon Lake Placid Marathon Little Rock Marathon Marathon Popular de Valencia Odds And Ends Otawara Marathon Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend) Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Runaway Noosa Marathon Saskatchewan Marathon

 

Buffalo Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 29, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Squashing new personal best and watching all the hard work pay off at the finish line at the Buffalo Marathon (7 ABC WKBW Buffalo)
James Dickenson won the 2023 Buffalo Marathon while Whitney Heavner won the women's race.
 
Calgary Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of dollars worth of equipment and food stolen from Calgary Marathon finish line (Global News)
Police estimated stolen goods and damages worth $25,000 on the Saturday morning before the 2023 Calgary Marathon.
 
 News From: Monday, May 29, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   The 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon Raises $475,000 for Local Charities (NNN)
Lance Risseeuw won the 2023 Calgary Maratho in 2:36:04 while Maria Zambrano won the womens race in 2:48:02.
 
   Calgary couple breaks world record by running a marathon handcuffed (Global News)
Rich and Megan MacDonald broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon by a mixed couple handcuffed together, finishing 3:18:38 at the 2023 Calgary Marathon.
 
   Handcuffed couple lock in world record at Calgary Marathon (Canadian Running)
Megan and Rich MacDonald completed the 2023 Calgary Marathon in 3:18:28, breaking the record for the fastest marathon by a male-female duo handcuffed together.
 
Casper Wyoming Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The Visit Casper Marathon turns 20 this year (Wyoming Public Radio)
The Casper Marathon will be celebrating its 20th year on its June 4 race.
 
Cork City Marathon
 News From: Sunday, June 4, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Cork City Marathon sees 12,500 compete in sweltering conditions (The Irish Times)
Polish runner Pawel Kosek won the 2023 Cork City Marathon in 2.28.24 while Georgie Bruinvels won the womens race in 2.42.15.
 
 News From: Friday, June 2, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Cork City Marathon runners advised to stay safe in the sun (EchoLive.ie)
Runners received an advisory from the 2023 Cork City Marathon officials to hydrate and use sunscreen during the race this Sunday, June 4.
 
Eau Claire Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eau Claire Marathon named top marathon in Wis. by RaceWaves (WEAU 13 News)
Eau Claire Marathon is named the top marathon in Wisconsin by RaceWaves from runner votes.
 
Edinburgh Marathon
 News From: Sunday, May 28, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Edinburgh Marathon 2023: 10 colourful photos as thousands of runners race through Edinburgh in marathon (Edinburgh News)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 28.
 
GO! St. Louis Marathon
 News From: Friday, June 2, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Business group Greater St. Louis Inc. teams up with nonprofit to 'reimagine' annual St. Louis marathon (KSDK.com)
The Go! St. Louis Marathon teams up with the business group Greater St. Louis Inc. to focus on making the event a "nationally significant race."
 
Grandma's Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Goman, Tusken receive 2023 Rudy Perpich Public Service Award from Grandma's Marathon (Northern News Now)
Pete Goman and Mike Tusken receive the award for their law enforcement service to Grandma's Marathon throughout the years.
 
Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
 News From: Friday, June 2, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hatfield McCoy Marathon: Despite decline in numbers, organizers say marathon's popularity remains high (Appalachian News-Express)
The 2023 Hatfield McCoy Marathon on June 10 will have a new departing point and fewer than 500 runners.
 
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   24th Hatfield McCoy Marathon set for June 10 (Williamson Daily News)
Hatfield McCoy Marathon, the longest running marathon in West Virginia and Kentucky, will be held this June 10.
 
Hyderabad Marathon
 News From: Sunday, May 28, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The 12th edition of the Hyderabad Marathon August 27th this year (Hans India)
The 2023 Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 27.
 
Knysna Forest Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 29, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hi-Tec Returns for Knysna Forest Marathon 2023 (Knysna-Plett)
Hi-Tec remains the official footwear and apparel sponsor of the 2023 Knysna Forest Marathon on July 8.
 
Lake Placid Marathon
 News From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Lake Placid Marathon and Half adds 10K (Lake Placid News)
The 2023 Lake Placid Marathon has lowered the minimum age from 18 to 16, among other changes.
 
Little Rock Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Little Rock Marathon Named Best in Arkansas (Arkansas Money & Politics)
Little Rock Marathon was voted the top marathon in Arkansas by runners on RaceRaves.
 
Marathon Popular de Valencia
 News From: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   COROS keeping pace with Valencia Marathons (Endurance.Biz)
COROS is the new Official Watch Partner of the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Friday, June 2, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   NAZ Elite This Week: Baxter, Hagans readying for summer marathons (Arizona Daily Sun)
Northern Arizona Elite runners Matt Baxter and Lauren Hagans are competing in the marathon distance now.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Unexpected ways bib pins can hold your race together (Canadian Running)
Here are how the bib pin can come to the rescue in emergencies while on the run
 
 News From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Running throughout middle age can help prevent memory decline, study shows (Canadian Running)
A new study shows that a regular run throughout middle age helps prevent or slow memory loss.
 
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Training/ Health
   5 tips on finding the right running coach (Canadian Running)
Here are some tips on how to find the right running coach for your specific needs.
 
Otawara Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Earlier LRT start for Sunday's Ottawa marathon 'impossible,' OC Transpo told race organizers (Ottawa Citizen)
OC Transpo stuck to its Sunday schedule despite months of pleading from the organizers of the 2023 Ottawa Marathon.
 
Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
 News From: Sunday, May 28, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Malindi Elmore and Lee Wesselius top Canadians at Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running)
Lee Wesselius finished 14th in 2:18:26 at the 2023 Ottawa International Marathon while Malindi Elmore finished second in the women's race with a time of 2:27:45.
 
   Ethiopians dominate podiums at Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running)
Ethiopia's Yihunilign Adane won the 2023 Ottawa International Marathon in 2:08:22 while Ethiopia's Waganesh Mekasha won the women's race in 2:24:47.
 
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
 News From: Sunday, June 4, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon celebrates 25 years: Winners, photos (Fox 5)
Chris Frias won the 2023 Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon in 2:29:23 while Bonnie Keating won the women's race in 2:45:47.
 
 News From: Thursday, June 1, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on Sunday: What You Need to Know (Times of San Diego)
Here is a concise guide to the 2023 San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon this Sunday, June 4.
 
Runaway Noosa Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 29, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runaway Noosa Marathon: Thousands chase the sun at marathon (Noosa Today)
Dave Ridley won the 2023 Runaway Noosa Marathon in 2:25:56 while Roxanne Shahtahmasebi won the women's race.
 
Saskatchewan Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kangogo and Bant victorious at Sask Marathon, Weyburn runners shine (Weyburn)
Kip Kangogo won the 2023 Saskatchewan Marathon while Christine Bant won the women's race.
 

Become an Advertiser

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Become an Advertiser