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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan-born American Betsy Saina explains what it will mean to represent USA at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Betsy Saina is preparing for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in February.
	News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Emma Bates to miss U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (NBC Sports) Emma Bates, the third-fastest U.S. female marathoner of 2023, will not be able to qualify for the Olympics, likely due to a foot injury.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 11, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Kenya's Wilson Kipsang eager to return to racing after 4-year ban (Canadian Running) Former world record holder Wilson Kipsang is planning a comeback after his four-year doping ban.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon 2024: Stacked women's lineup of top elite stars announced for April race (Pulse Sports) Defending champion Hellen Obiri, former winners and Olympic medalists will compete in the women's race of the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
		Malindi Elmore to race 2024 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Two-time Olympian Canadian runner Malindi Elmore is among the elite runners for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
Carlsbad Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Carlsbad Marathon: Winners announced after thousands compete in first local marathon of 2024 (Fox 5) Lucas Binder won the 2024 Carlsbad Marathon in 2:38:18 while Stefanie Cullingford won the women's race in 2:49:36.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sheriff Reportedly Threatens to Disqualify Walt Disney World Marathon Runner and Detain His Wife, Chases Him Down Course (WDW News Today) Some runners and spectators complained they experienced "aggressive" treatment from a county sheriff monitoring the 2024 Disney World Marathon on Sunday, January 7.
	News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners compete in 31st Walt Disney World Marathon: 'I can't believe I just won' (Fox 35 Orlando) Vanilson Neves won the 2024 Disney World Marathon while Stephanie Muscat won the women's race.
Dubai Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 7, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopians break Kenyan hearts in Dubai Marathon (Pulse Sports) Ethiopians dominated the 2024 Dubai Marathon, with Kenyans lagging behind starting in the 7th place.
		Ethiopia's Tigist Ketema wins Dubai Marathon in fastest debut ever (Canadian Running) Addisu Gobena won the 2024 Dubai Marathon in 2:05:01 while Tigist Ketema won the women's race in 2:16:07.
El Paso Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon set for Sunday, February 18 (ABC 7 KVIA.com) Race director Mike Coulter talked about the 2024 El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 18.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Two Canadian men place top ten at Houston Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian runners Tristan Woodfine and Thomas Broatch placed sixth and seventh place at the 2024 Houston Marathon.
		Thousands compete in the Chevron Houston Marathon (Fox 26 Houston) The 2024 Houston Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 14.
	News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Houston Marathon Guide: Course, Closures, Spectating & Specials (365 Things To Do In Houston) Here is a concise but complete guide to the 2024 Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Approximately Sh25 million prize purse up for grabs at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a total prize money of $150,000.
	News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Vicoty Chepngeno eager to make full marathon debut at Chevron Houston Marathon (Pulse Sports) Philadelphia Half Marathon champion Vicoty Chepngeno will have her marathon debut at the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
		Four Canadian runners to chase Olympic dreams at Houston Marathon (Canadian Running) Natasha Wodak, Leslie Sexton, Lanni Marchant and Tristan Woodfine are hoping to qualify for the 2024 Olympics in the Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 14.
Kinmen Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousand Turn Out for Windy Kinmen Marathon (Cleburne Times-Review) The 2024 Kinmen Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 7.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, January 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Peres Jepchirchir discloses next marathon as she gears up for Olympic title defense (Pulse Sports) Peres Jepchirchir will be competing at the 2024 London Marathon on April 21 before her Olympic title defense.
Louisiana Marathon
	News From: Sunday, January 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		More than 1,000 runners participate in 2024 La. Marathon (WAFB9) The 2024 Louisiana Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 14, despite the cold weather.
		Home-state runners sweep Louisiana Marathon's top placings (Nola.com) Colin McCatharn won the 2024 Louisiana Marathon in 2:34:15 while Stephanie McNabb won the women's race in 2:58:36.
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Louisiana Marathon returns to Baton Rouge welcoming runners from all over the world (brproud.com) The 2024 Louisiana Marathon will be held this Sunday, January 14.
Manchester Marathon
	News From: Thursday, January 11, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		adidas Manchester Marathon sells-out with record 32,000 participants (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Manchester Marathon is set on April 14, with record 32,000 runners.
Marathon Bahamas
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Marathon Bahamas to generate $1.5 million economic injection (Eyewitness News) The 2024 Marathon Bahamas this Sunday, January 14, will boost the local economy by $1.5 million.
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maui Oceanfront Marathon set for Sunday (The Maui News) The 2024 Maui Oceanfront Marathon will be held on Sunday, January 14, with a new route.
McAllen Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		McAllen Marathon scheduled for Jan. 20 (KRGV.com) The 2024 McAllen Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 20.
Milton Keynes Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brioche Pasquier confirmed as Milton Keynes Marathon headline sponsor (MKFM) Brioche Pasquier announced that they have entered into a 3-year partnership with MK Marathon and will be the sponsor for the May 6 event.
Mobile Marathon (prev. First Light Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mobile Marathon supports adults with special needs (News 5 WKRG) The 2024 Mobile Marathon on Sunday, January 14, will have a new route.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Monday, January 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Global Running Icon Meb Keflezighi is Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador (The Stateman) Meb Keflezighi will attend the 2024 Mumbai Marathon on January 21 as the Tata Marathon Brand Ambassador.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, January 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weini Kelati sets American record at Houston Half Marathon (Canadian Running) Weini Kelati broke the half-marathon American record of Keira DAmato in her 66:25 run in the 2024 Houston Marathon.