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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers getting set up for Air Force Marathon; slots filling up fast (Dayton 24/7 Now) Preparations for the 2023 Air Force Marathon on September 16 are under way.
Birch Bay Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon route will be changing (KFYR TV) See the new route for the 2023 Bismarck Marathon on September 16.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon runners could win free wedding with The Wrigley Building backdrop (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) To mark the 45th anniversary of the Chicago Marathon, 26 couples from the registered runners of the 2023 event will be offered a free wedding with The Wrigley Building as backdrop.
CRDB Bank Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		CRDB Marathon raises Sh1 billion for health services (The Citizen) The 2023 CRDB Marathon on Sunday, August 13, raised Sh 1 billion for various social services in Tanzania.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Kenyan marathoner collapses and passes away after training run (Pulse Sports) Former Seoul Marathon champion Frankline Chepkwony of Kenya died after his training run on Monday.
Eldoret City Marathon
	News From: Saturday, August 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ksh3.5 million up for grabs for Eldoret City Marathon winners (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Eldoret City Marathon is now set for October 1 with new sets of sponsors.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Isle of Man Marathon: Visiting runners to the fore in marathon (Isle of Man Today) Winners of the 2023 Isle of Man Marathon Phil Hardman and Evelyn Twomey are visiting athletes.
	News From: Monday, August 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Isle of Man Marathon: Astin smashes course record in Women's Half Marathon, Hardman crowned champion of men's full marathon (manx radio) Phil Hardman won the 2023 Isle of Man Marathon in 2:49:54 while Evelyn Twomey won the women's race on 3:15:26.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		To our 2023 London Marathon team - thank you! (The Brain Tumour Charity News) Runners for The Brain Tumour Charity raised £520,000 during the 2023 London Marathon.
	News From: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon: Fox Host Runs Marathon at 19 Weeks Pregnant (popculture) Fox Business' Taylor Riggs talks about her running experience at the 2023 London Marathon while she was 19 weeks pregnant.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Long Beach Marathon all smiles with Philips Sonicare as presenting sponsor (Endurance.Biz) The 2023 Long Beach Marathon on October 15 will have Philips Sonicare as presenting sponsor.
Longford Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All systems go for Longford Marathon (LongfordLive) The 2023 Longford Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 27.
Marathon Nha Trang
	News From: Monday, August 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 11,000 runners join VnExpress Marathon Marvelous Nha Trang 2023 (Vietnam Pictorial) Japanese athlete Hiroki Nakajima won the 2023 VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang while Shelmith Muriuki won the women's race.
	News From: Sunday, August 13, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shelmith Muriuki wins VnExpress Marathon (Athletics News) Kenya's Shelmith Muriuki won the women's race of the 2023 VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang in 2:52.42.
Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Begins: The Nagoya Women's Marathon, The Premier Women's Running Event of the World (Watch Athletics) Registration is now open for the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon on March 10.
		International Entry Opens For The World's Largest Women's Marathon, The Nagoya Women's Marathon 2024 (Scoop) Registration for the 2024 Nagoya Women's Marathon on March 10 is now open for those living outside Japan.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		This Is What It's Actually Like Being One of the Last Runners To Cross the Finish Line (Well + Good) Bailey Quinn's last finish at the 2022 New York City Marathon went viral; she talks about her journey.
	News From: Thursday, August 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sharon Lokedi returning for explosive clash at New York Marathon (Canadian Running) Defending TCS New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi will be back to defend her title against Hellen Obiri, Peres Jepchirchir and Brigid Kosgei, among others.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Training/ Health
		How to run a marathon in under two hours (ScienceNews) A new study came up with an alternative configuration of pacers that will cut air resistance and remove additional seconds in a run.
	News From: Monday, August 14, 2023
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Norwegian kid runs ridiculously fast 5K (Canadian Running) Norwegian Per August Halle Haugen, 13, ran a 15:52 5K on August 10 and he is getting better as he grows older.
	News From: Saturday, August 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		White Rock author tells inside story of Terry Fox's marathon (North Delta Reporter) Bill Vigars wrote a memoir, "Terry & Me", that tells the story of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.
	News From: Friday, August 11, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Study finds eating disorders and mental health issues a concern for ultrarunners (Canadian Running) Concerning statistics from a study on ultra runners show that 32-62.5% have eating disorders and have other mental health issues like exercise addiction, depression and sleep problem.
		Study suggests moderately active people can have a positive influence on their friends (Canadian Running) A study found that moderately active individuals influence sedentary friends to become more active.
		Brooks Running Launches Docuseries Timed to 'Marathon Season' (Muse by Clio) Brooks Running launched a series of documentary videos to capture the marathon running experience.
	News From: Thursday, August 10, 2023
		Training/ Health
		The core exercises all runners should be doing (Canadian Running) Runners should add these exercises to their training to improve core strength for faster, longer and injury-free running.
	News From: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
		Training/ Health
		3 signs you may be running too much (Canadian Running) Here are 3 signs that you may be overtraining and need a few days off.
		Human Interest Story
		Brit who once beat Mo Farah jailed for stealing from bed and breakfast (Canadian Running) British Ricky Stevenson, who beat Mo Farah at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country International, was sentenced to prison for stealing.
Pittsburgh Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration opens for Pittsburgh Marathon on Wednesday (CBS News Pittsburgh) Registration for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on May 5 opens Wednesday, August 16.
Reykjavik Marathon
	News From: Sunday, August 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Reykjavik Marathon: Redwood Meadows runner heading to marathon in Iceland to honour friend and women's mental health advocate (Airdrie City View) Kailyn Metz will run in the 2023 Reykjavik Marathon on Saturday, August 19, in honour of Lindsey Sine.
Rwenzori Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team Matooke registers 200 runners for 2023 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon (Kawowo Sports) The 2023 Rwenzori Marathon on September 2 has attracted avid runners, with 200 members of the Team Matooke Running Club registered to participate.