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News From: Monday, November 27, 2023
 Air Force Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration now open for 2024 Air Force Marathon (Miami Valley News)
Registration for the 2024 Air Force Marathon on September 21 is now open.
 
 Dublin Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Dublin Marathon organisers confirm they are considering change of route for next year's event (Irish Independent)
Organisers of Dublin Marathon are considering new route for the event in 2024.
 
 Kuching Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan runner could face harsh penalty after winning race during doping suspension (Canadian Running)
James Karanja, who placed fourth at the 2023 Kuching Marathon but was suspended for doping, may face stiffer penalty after running in a competitive race.
 
 Marathon Popular de Valencia
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Valencia Marathon 2023 preview: Full schedule and how to watch live (Olympics News)
Here are key information - how to watch the event, among others - about the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2nd edition of Federal Bank Kochi Marathon to be held on February 11, 2024 (ThePrint)
The 2024 Kochi Marathon will be held on February 11.
 
 Olympics 2024 (Men)
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Athletics Kenya reveals when Eliud Kipchoge & Kelvin Kiptum will know Paris Olympics fate (Pulse Sports)
Athletics Kenya will announce their Paris Olympics Marathon runners in a week, with both Kipchoge and Kiptum likely leading the list.
 
 Philadelphia Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Donates Close To $200,000 In Clothing To The Salvation Army (City of Philadelphia News)
The 2023 Philadelphia Marathon donated close to $200,000 of discarded clothing in three 16-foot box trucks.
 
News From: Sunday, November 26, 2023
 Kaohsiung International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyans impress at the Kaohsiung Marathon in China (Pulse Sports)
Stephen Mugambi won the 2023 Kaohsiung Marathon in 2:14:58 while Careen Cheptoek won the women's race in 2:40:28.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Runners: how to strength train without injuring yourself (Canadian Running)
Physical therapist Tom Broback suggests consulting a physiotherapist to create a customized program and to start with the basic movement patterns.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Manila
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Over 9,000 runners join Rock And Roll Manila Series (Tempo)
Welfred Esporma won the 2023 Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon in 2:49:11.
 
 Seattle Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   "Don't forget to stretch!": Thousands of runners fill city streets for Seattle Marathon (KIRO 7)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Seattle Marathon on Sunday, November 26.
 
 Shanghai International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Philimon Kipchumba oozes class while obliterating course record at Shanghai Marathon (Pulse Sports)
Philimon Kipchumba won the 2023 Shanghai International Marathon in 2:05:35 while Siranesh Dagne won the women's race in 2:21:28.
 
 Space Coast Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   The 2023 Space Coast Marathon and Half Marathon in Cocoa and Rockledge (Florida Today)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Space Coast Marathon on Sunday, November 26.
 
News From: Saturday, November 25, 2023
 Honolulu Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   This year, Honolulu Marathon's top finishers get more than prize money...they get real gold (Hawaii News Now)
Medals for the top finishers will be made from real gold at the 2023 Honolulu Marathon on December 10.
 
News From: Friday, November 24, 2023
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Former asylum-seeker hopes to represent Canada as an elite marathoner (Canadian Running)
Marathon runner Daniel Mulusht Zewdu, who escaped from Sudan with his family eventually becoming a Canadian resident, hopes to eventually represent Canada.
 
News From: Thursday, November 23, 2023
 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Gulf Bank 642 Marathon: Sub-elite Egyptian marathoner busted for doping after winning race (Canadian Running)
Ahmed Saber Mohamed Bakry, winner of the 2021 Gulf Bank 642 Marathon, has been suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for 18 months after testing positive for banned substance dexamethasone.
 
 Marathon Popular de Valencia
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Reliving Kelvin Kiptum's marathon debut as anniversary nears (Pulse Sports)
Almost a year ago, Kelvin Kiptum ran his debut marathon at the 2022 Valencia Marathon, shattering the course record, the third runner to break the 2:02 barrier and the fastest debutant marathoner ever.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   3 yoga poses for post-run bedtime bliss (Canadian Running)
Recover from a run with these bedtime yoga poses.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
 Chicago Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Marathon record holder Kiptum reveals why he lives away from his family and sees them once a week (Pulse Sports)
To focus on training, Kevin Kiptum spends time with his wife and two children only once a week.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Focus on finalists: Kelvin Kiptum (World Athletics News)
Kelvin Kiptum is one of the finalists of the World Athletics Athlete of the Year Award and here's why.
 
 Marathon Popular de Valencia
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Joshua Cheptegei Ready for Next Milestone at 2023 Valencia Marathon - Coach Nija (SoftPower News)
Coach Bejamin Nija talked about the training and preparation of Joshua Cheptegei for his marathon debut at the Valencia Marathon on December 3.
 
 Philadelphia Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Philadelphia Marathon finisher's Olympic dreams shattered after water bottle rule violation (Canadian Running)
Ethan Hermann, who finished sixth in 2:17:03 for his debut marathon at the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon, was disqualified after it was known his coach handed him his water bottle at a water station.
 
 Reggae Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Global enthusiasm builds as 25 countries join 2023 Reggae Marathon (loop news)
The 2023 Reggae Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 3, with international participation.
 
 Run Barbados Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Run Barbados Marathon Celebrates 40 Years of Fitness and Fun (eTurboNews)
The 2023 Run Barbados Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
 
 The Buckeye Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Buckeye Marathon prepping for 10th annual race (Litchfield Park Independent)
The 2024 Buckeye Marathon will be held on Saturday, January 6.
 
News From: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
 Chicago Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Kiptum, 23, predicts how long his athletics career will last after experts' concerns (Pulse Sports)
Kelvin Kiptum, 23, is hoping to continue his career for the next 10 to 15 years, with the least injury, despite concern by experts that he started at a young age.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Human Interest Story
   Runners will see themselves in new film by Toronto filmmaker (Canadian Running)
Toronto actor and director Tony Marra's new film on running "Billy Runs Boston?" will be available for screening in Ottawa or on streaming.
 
  Training/ Health
   Your fishing bait could improve your running performance (Canadian Running)
Blood from lugworms can enhance athletic performance although anti-doping officials say it can still be detected in the blood.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Manila
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon: ASICS RnR series to unveil Manila's rich heritage (BusinessMirror)
The 2023 Rock 'n' Roll Manila Marathon will be held this Sunday, November 26, with more than 9,000 participants.
 
 Seattle Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Historic Seattle Marathon tradition shuts down streets Sunday (MYNorthwest)
From a group of 38 University of Washington friends in 1970, Seattle Marathon now impacts traffic on its route.
 

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