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Marathon/Running News: 8/26/24 - 9/2/24

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Charlotte's Thunder Road Marathon
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Dole Food Company Recruits 125 Banana-Loving Runners for Charlotte Marathon; William Goldfield Comments (m.andnowuknow.com)
The 2024 Charlotte Marathon on November 16 partnered with Dole to provide post-race bananas and to sponsor 125 runners.
 
Edmonton Marathon
 News From: Monday, August 26, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Rampaging Edmonton Marathon runner claims he was drugged with meth (Canadian Running)
A runner who was detained during the 2024 Edmonton Marathon on August 18 for aggressive and erratic behavior claimed he was drugged on the route.
 
Farnham Pilgrims' Marathon
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Fundraising pilgrims will progress as marathon returns to Farnham (Farnham Herald)
The 2024 Farnham Marathon will be held on September 8.
 
Fox Cities Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Volunteers stuff more than 5,000 goody bags for Fox Cities Marathon participants (Fox 11 News)
Preparations are under way for the 2024 Fox Cities Marathon on September 22.
 
Hyderabad Marathon
 News From: Monday, August 26, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Massive turnout at NMDC Hyderabad Marathon (Telangana Today)
Hammington Kimayo won the 2024 Hyderabad Marathon in 2:26:06 while Sheila Chebet won the women's race in 2:39:24.
 
Las Vegas Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Inaugural Las Vegas Marathon confirms Meow Wolf as post-race experience sponsor (Endurance.Biz)
The inaugural Las Vegas Marathon will have Meow Wolf as a sponsor and host of the post-race party.
 
Marathon Beneva de Montreal
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Montreal Marathon sends fraudsters running (Actual News Magazine)
The 2024 Montreal Marathon on September 22 is already sold out and attracting scammers offering fraudulent transfers of bibs online.
 
Marquette Marathon
 News From: Saturday, August 31, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners take over the Queen City for the annual Marquette Marathon (TV 6)
Watch runners on the 2024 Marquette Marathon course, with the list of top finishers.
 
   2024 Marquette Marathon Recap (Northern Michigan Wildcats News)
Martin Caldwell won the 2024 Marquette Marathon in 2:19:27 while Courtney Rouse won the women's race in 2:59:54.
 
Mexico City International Marathon
 News From: Monday, August 26, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Over 30,000 participate in 41st annual Mexico City marathon (Mexico News Daily)
Edwin Kiprop Kiptoo won the 2024 Mexico City Marathon in 2:10:36 while Fancy Chemutai won the women's race in 2:29:19.
 
Nairobi Marathon
 News From: Friday, August 30, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   More than Ksh 20 million set aside for top finishers at Nairobi City Marathon (Pulse Sports)
The 2024 Nairobi City Marathon on Sunday, September 8, will have a sizable prize money for the top 20 finishers.
 
New England Green River Marathon
 News From: Monday, August 26, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bulletin Board: Amesbury's Drew Everett wins New England Green River Marathon (Athol Daily News)
Drew Everett won the 2024 New England Green River Marathon in 2:27:34 while Sadie Smith won the women's race in 2:56:54.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   New York Road Runners agree to deal with ESPN/ABC for year-round broadcast (amNY)
The New York Road Runners partners with ESPN and ABC to broadcast all its races, including the New York City Marathon, throughout the year.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Monday, September 2, 2024
  Human Interest Story
   Marathons, road running events make a post-COVID-19 comeback in Taiwan (Taipei Times)
In Taiwan, running events are experiencing a post-COVID boom, boosting local tourism and the economy.
 
 News From: Sunday, September 1, 2024
  Training/ Health
   3 core-crushing yoga moves to help you cruise to a PB (Canadian Running)
Here are 3 yoga poses that will strengthen and stabilize your body.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Eliud Kipchoge to launch his own Nike shoe before end of the season (Pulse Sports)
Eliud Kipchoge will launch his new shoes, a special edition of the ZoomX AlphaFly 3.
 
  Training/ Health
   3 core-crushing yoga moves to help you cruise to a PB (Canadian Running)
Here are 3 yoga poses that will strengthen and stabilize your body.
 
 News From: Friday, August 30, 2024
  Human Interest Story
   Eliud Kipchoge: The global icon who can't escape the scorn of his fellow Kenyans (Pulse Sports)
Eliud Kipchoge receives a barrage of attacks in Kenya but is lionized elsewhere, receiving numerous awards, with running tracks and street named after him and more.
 
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Training/ Health
   Top Tech Products For Running A Marathon (TechRound)
These tech devices popular with runners monitor track speed, cadence and distance; accurate heart rate readings; sleep, stress and activity levels; sweat rate, fluid loss, and sodium loss; or provide muscle relief and the best listening experience while on the run.
 
 News From: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  Training/ Health
   3 step to conquering any hill (Canadian Running)
These tips to effectively tackle hills can boost speed and stamina on the uphill and downhill part of the run.
 
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Human Interest Story
   Run club fever hits reality TV show The Bachelorette (Canadian Running)
The popularity of run clubs has spilt over into the reality show, The Bachelorette, which has quite a number of contestants who are avid runners.
 
Olympics 2024 (Men)
 News From: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   What Evans Chebet knew about Eliud Kipchoge's Paris Marathon struggles (Pulse Sports)
Evans Chebet, known for his prowess on hilly courses, noted that Eliud Kipchoge runs best on flat surfaces and struggles with hills, including in the 2022 Boston Marathon and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
 
Philadelphia Marathon
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Philadelphia Marathon to award equal prize money for women's, men's and non-binary races (thepinknews.com)
The 2024 Philadelphia Marathon on November 24 will award equal prize money for the different categories, in an important step towards equality in the sports.
 
Pocatello Marathon
 News From: Saturday, August 31, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos of the Running the Gap Pocatello Marathon (Idaho State Journal)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Pocatello Marathon on Saturday, August 31.
 
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Pocatello Marathon director to retire following Saturday's races, daughter to take the reins (Idaho State Journal)
Race director Mike Calley will retire after the 2024 Pocatello Marathon on Saturday, August 31, and his daughter, Mary Stenquist, takes over the role.
 
Quad Cities Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Experience The 27th Annual Quad Cities Marathon Like A VIP (B100)
The 2024 Quad Cities Marathon will be held on September 22.
 
Rwenzori Marathon
 News From: Monday, August 26, 2024
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kasese dazzles at Neon Street Rave after epic Mt. Rwenzori Marathon (Pulse Sports)
The successful 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon ended with a bang in a post-party Neon Street Rave.
 
Sackets Harbor Marathon & Half Marathon
 News From: Thursday, August 29, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Second annual Sackets Harbor Marathon is this weekend (7 News WWNYTV)
Race directors Karyn Reinhardt and Mark Congel talked about the 2024 Sackets Harbor Marathon this Sunday, September 1.
 
St. George Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   A Call For Volunteers At This Year's St. George Marathon (The Independent)
Volunteers are needed for the 2024 St. George Marathon on October 5.
 
Sydney Marathon
 News From: Friday, August 30, 2024
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Retired Wagga Wagga GP to run in Sydney Marathon to celebrate 80th birthday (abc.net.au)
Retired GP Alan Cotterill, 80, will be among the participants of the 2024 Sydney Marathon on September 15.
 

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