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Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bismarck Marathon makes donations to local charities (KX News) The 2023 Bismarck Marathon donated $55,000 to 28 local charities.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Boston Marathon unveils Olympic-inspired 2024 Celebration Jacket (Canadian Running) Adidas and the Boston Athletic Association unveiled the Celebration Jacket for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Explained: Why six stars were named World Athletes of the Year (Pulse Sports) World Athletics made a groundbreaking change in naming six athletes, including record-setting marathon athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Tigist Assefa, as World Athletes of the Year.
	News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chicago Marathon runners notified of selection into 2024 race in record-breaking field (NBC 5 Chicago) 50,000 out of the 120,000 who applied were accepted for the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Homefield advantage leads Joseph Hale to second BMW Dallas Marathon win in three years (The Dallas Morning-News) Joseph Hale won the 2023 Dallas Marathon in 2:24:53 while Jill Wolf won the women's race in 2:51:47.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Still ways to race 6 months out from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO) Registration for the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22 is likely so sell out by end of January, the earliest on record.
Guangzhou Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Guangzhou Marathon attracts 30,000 runners (GD Today) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 23.
	News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Yan Juntao: the measurer certifies the Guangzhou Marathon (ysln.ycwb.com) Yan Juntao, from the International Association of Athletics Federations, certified the course for the 2023 Guangzhou Marathon on Sunday, December 10.
HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL MARATHON
	News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6th Techcombank HCM City International Marathon underway (Vietnam Plus) The 2023 Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
Holloman Ace of Races Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Holloman hosts inaugural Ace of Races marathon (Holloman Air Force News) The inaugural Holloman Ace of Races Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 9.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cynthia Limo wins marathon debut after seven-year break plagued by depression and grief (Pulse Sports) The winner of the women's race in the 2023 Honolulu Marathon, Cynthia Jerotich Limo, talked about her bittersweet win and experience on the course.
	News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan marathoner's spectacular comeback yields millions in Honolulu Marathon prize (Pulse Sports) Paul Lonyangata won the 2023 Honolulu Marathon in 2:15:42 earning $20,000 and a gold medal worth $15,000.
	News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon prepares for race day with over 9,500 Japanese runners (Hawaii Public Radio) The 2023 Honolulu Marathon on Sunday, December 10, will have about 29,000 participants with over 9,500 Japanese runners.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Can Joshua Cheptegei conquer marathon? (NewVision) While the marathon debut of Joshua Cheptegei at the 2023 Valencia Marathon was a disappointment, it also highlighted his mental strength.
	News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Montreal woman breaks Canadian age-group marathon record, then disqualified (Canadian Running) The Canadian runner who was reported to have broken the W45-49 age group record time actually did not finish.
Maratón Malaga
	News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Muneria wins Malaga Marathon in Spain as Kenyans rule road races in busy weekend for athletics (Capital Sports) Charles Muneria won the 2023 Malaga Marathon in 2:08:54.
		Spanish elite runner sacrifices result to aid Kenyan runner (Canadian Running) Ricardo Rosado was poised to become the first Spanish finisher when he helped his competitor Evans Kimtai Kiprono of Kenya to finish ahead of him.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kirkwood's Sadie Smith Wins St. Jude Marathon (Webster-Kirkwood Times) Sadie Smith won the women's race of the 2023 Memphis Marathon in 2:56:39.
Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milwaukee Marathon organizers hope for better luck in 2024 (620WTMJ) The 2024 Milwaukee Marathon will be held on April 13, with a new route, its first event since 2019.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon draws runners from across the world to South Mississippi (WLOX) The 2023 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon was successfully held on on Sunday, December 10.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge becomes mentor of U20 athletics refugees (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge will pass his knowledge of the sport, as well inspire the young generation of refugee athletes as they train, starting January 2024.
		Here's how to never "hit the wall" again (Canadian Running) Running coach Elisabeth Scott offered several key strategies so runners never "hit the wall".
	News From: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Kelvin Kiptum delivers acceptance speech in Swahili after clinching World Athlete of the Year award (Pulse Sports) World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum delivered his acceptance speech in Swahili after being named Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events award.
		World Athletics faces backlash for last-minute change to Athlete of the Year Awards (Canadian Running) Fans, who voted for the World Athletics Athlete of the Year expecting one man and one woman athlete to be selected, were disappointed with the outcome.
	News From: Sunday, December 10, 2023
		Training/ Health
		4 lessons to learn from back-of-the-pack runners (Canadian Running) Here are lessons that can be learned from slower runners.
	News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Why older runners need to strength train (and how to get started) (Canadian Running) Strength training for older adult runners counteracts muscle loss, enhances bone density and prevents injury.
	News From: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
		Training/ Health
		3 things runners should focus on in winter (Canadian Running) Runners training during winter should focus on conquering these challenges.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Friday, December 8, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Team Kenya official reveals how they plan to ensure harmony between Kipchoge & Kiptum at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Veteran Team Kenya athletics coach Julius Kirwa assured the public that both Kipchoge and Kiptum will agree to a harmonious Kenyan team, putting their country above all.
	News From: Thursday, December 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Veteran athletics coach reveals why Kenya named Paris Olympics Marathon team seven months early (Pulse Sports) Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa explained that choosing the marathon team seven months before the 2024 Paris Olympics ensures early preparations to meet their goals.
		Pending doom as Nigeria risks sanctions by WADA for failure to comply with anti-doping code (Pulse Sports) The World Anti-Doping Agency is about to sanction Nigerian sports for failing to comply with anti-doping code; its athletes risk being disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics.