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Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Catherine Ndereba: The marathon great who opened the door for Kenya's female runners (Pulse Sports) Four-time Boston Marathon champion Catherine Ndereba talked about her legendary running career.
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon champion gets seven year doping ban (Canadian Running) 2019 Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono was handed a seven-year ban for doping and tampering with evidence, starting July 2022.
Catalina Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sustainability certification confirmed for Catalina Island Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Catalina Island Marathon in March received silver certification from the Council of Responsible Sport for, among others, a cupless race, medals of sustainable materials, "leave no trace behind" pledge from runners and more.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Denver Colfax Marathon director stepping down (9 News) Creigh Kelley, race director of Colfax Marathon since it started, is stepping down after 20 years.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Charity Ballot for TCS London Marathon returns for 2025 (UK Fundraising) UK-registered charities will have a chance to secure a place in the 2025 London Marathon with the Charity Ballot from July 11 to August 1.
Mad Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nine hundred runners in town for Mad Marathon (The Valley Reporter) Lain Ridgway won the 2024 Mad Marathon in 2:57:17 while Samantha Macintyre won the women's race in 3:19:04.
MISH Waterfront Marathon, Half & 10K
	News From: Sunday, July 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners take over Gladstone for the MISH Waterfront Marathon (TV 6) The 2024 MISH Waterfront Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, July 13.
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		MISH Events seeks volunteers for Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K races (TV 6) The 2024 MISH Waterfront Marathon on Saturday, July 13, needs volunteers.
Muddy River Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Heartland organizations receive donations from Muddy River Marathon (12 KFVS) The 2024 Muddy River Marathon in May raised and donated $28,000 to four different organizations.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Standard Chartered unveils plans for 2024 Nairobi Marathon (Pulse Sports) Preparations for the 2024 Nairobi Marathon on October 27 are now underway.
NBC Marathon
	News From: Sunday, July 14, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PM Majaliwa to lead runners in NBC Dodoma Marathon, jersey launched (The Daily News) The 2024 NBC Dodoma Marathon on July 28 will see the participation of Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
		Training/ Health
		These 5 hairstyles will make you run faster (Canadian Running) Here are 5 hairstyles for long hairs that will keep hairs under control during race day.
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Legendary marathoner Catherine Ndereba lists three big things that fail Kenyan athletes (Pulse Sports) Kenyan marathon legend Catherine Ndereba offered advice to Kenyan athletes on matters of financial literacy and performance-enhancing substances.
		5 Fastest Women in Marathon in 2024, Ethiopia and Kenya Dominate (Tuko) Here is the list of the fastest women marathon runners in 2024: Sutume Asefa Kebede, Tigist Ketema, Rosemary Wanjiru, Peres Jepchirchir, Tigist Assefa.
		Top 5 male Marathon runners in 2024 (Pulse Sports) Here is the list of the top male marathon runers in 2024: Benson Kipruto, Timothy Kiplagat, Deresa Geleta, Morhad Amdouni and Alexander Munyao.
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Here's why your friend hates running (and how to fix it) (Canadian Running) Here are the basic reasons why some people steer clear of running - and how they can be easily fixed.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon champion shares his winning routine ahead of Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) London Marathon champion Alexander Mutiso talked about his training for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Kenya and Ethiopia to Extend Their Decades-Long Running Rivalry at Paris Olympics (okayafrica) East African countries Kenya and Ethiopia are expected to dominate in running events, including the marathon, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Brazilian Olympic marathoner receives doping suspension (Canadian Running) Brazil's national marathon record holder Daniel do Nascimento was suspended by the Brazilian Doping Control Authority for doping violations and will not represent the country at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Olympics: South Africa Eyes Marathon Crown Held by East Africa (News Central) South African marathoners Elroy Gelant and Stephen Mokoka are no longer intimidated by Kenyan and Ethiopian runners.
		Marathon: Paris, the ultimate challenge of the legend Eliud Kipchoge (Actual News Magazine) Here's a detailed summary of the running career of Eliud Kipchoge on his way to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Omega and the Olympics: Timekeeping's longest marathon (The Business Times) Since 1932, Omega has been the Olympic Games' official timekeeper, improving timekeeping of events through the years.
		The Legacy of the 1896 Olympic Marathon: Greece's Spyros Louis and Australia's Edwin Flack (Neos Kosmos) The first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 gave the world the marathon runners Greek Spyros Louis and Australian Edwin Flack.
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		French marathoner named to Olympic team gets two-year doping ban (Canadian Running) French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, named to represent France in the 2024 Paris Olympics, was banned for two years after missing three doping tests.
		Training/ Health
		French marathon runner Frere suspended for two years (RTL Today) French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, chosen for the 2024 Paris Olympics, was banned for two years after breaching anti-doping rules.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Irish Athletics Team Officially Selected for Team Ireland at Paris 2024 (Olympics.ie) Marathon runner Fionnuala McCormack will become the first Irish woman to compete in five Olympic Games on August 11.
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Confirmed! Brigid Kosgei out of Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) Brigid Kosgei withdrew from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injury concerns.
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Job not done yet, says Gerda Steyn as Olympic marathon preparation begins in earnest (IOL) Gerda Steyn, who will represent South Africa in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now preparing for the women's marathon.
Reykjavik Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Great interest in the Reykjavik Marathon (iceland monitor) The 2024 Reykjavik Marathon on its 40th run will be held on August 24.
Rwenzori Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon draws participants from 24 countries (Kawowo Sports) The 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on August 24 will be truly a global event, with international participants.