Marathon/Running News: 11/28/23 - 12/5/23

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News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
	Bryan/College Station Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bryan/College Station Marathon: Get ready for your big race with these stretches (KBTX 3) The 2023 Bryan/College Station Marathon is set to be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything you need to know before the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival (CBS Texas) The 2023 Dallas Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10.
	Fukuoka Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fukuoka Marathon runner hit by race vehicle finishes with elbow fracture (Canadian Running) An unidentified runner, who fractured his left elbow when hit by a car during the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon, still finished the race in under 3 hours.
	Honolulu Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tens of thousands of runners gear up for 2023 Honolulu Marathon (Hawaii News Now) The 2023 Honolulu Marathon will be held on Sunday, December 10, with 26,000 expected participants.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Olympic runner reveals terrifying moment she lost her vision during Valencia Marathon: 'Lights fully went out' (Mail Online) Australian marathon runner Eloise Wellings lost her vision while running the 2023 Valencia Marathon but finished in an Olympic qualifying time of 2:25.47.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Valencia Marathon proposes one million dollar prize for world record (Canadian Running) The 2024 Valencia Marathon is offering one million euros as incentive for breaking the marathon world record on the course.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon champion left off Kenyan Olympic team selection (Canadian Running) Evans Chebet, Boston Marathon champion in 2023 and 2022, is not on the list to represent Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Run Barbados Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		40 years of the prestigious Run Barbados marathon (Searchlight) The 2023 Run Barbados Marathon, its 40th event, will be held this Sunday, December 10.
News From: Monday, December 4, 2023
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kenyan athletes face uncertainty as Gold Coast pulls out of 2026 Commonwealth Games bid (Pulse Sports) The withdrawal of Gold Coast from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has affected Kenyan athletes as well as the international community of runners.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge, Kelvin Kiptum and Hellen Obiri headline Kenya's Marathon team for Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Athletics Kenya announced its marathon runner lineup for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why Paul Tergat predicts Kenyan podium sweep at Paris Olympic Games marathon (Pulse Sports) The National Olympic Committee of Kenya president Paul Tergat predicted a Kenyan sweep in marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympic.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Camille French secures Olympic qualifying standard in debut marathon (RNZ) New Zealand runner Camille French ran an Olympic qualifying time at the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
	Pune International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pune International Marathon: Kiprono, Mwangi make it Kenya 1-2 (Times of India) Kenya's Kemei Elias Kiprono won the 2023 Pune International Marathon in 2:16:05 while Ethiopia's Roba Bati Hailu won the women's race in 03:11:04.
	Singapore International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon 2023 witnesses over 44,000 Runners Take to Singapore's Streets (SportPlus) Kenya's David Barmasai Tumo won the 2023 Singapore International Marathon in 2:14:15 while Bahrain's Rose Chelimo won the women's race in 2:37:18.
News From: Sunday, December 3, 2023
	California International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands run in 40th California International Marathon in Sacramento County (KCRA 3) C.J. Albertson won the 2023 California International Marathon in 2:11 while Grace Kahura won the women's race in 2:29.
		California International Marathon Is Underway Drawing Runners from All Over the World (CBS News Sacramento) A glimpse at the starting line of the 2023 California International Marathon on Sunday, December 3.
	Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Michael Githae seals victory over Abel Kirui in Fukuoka International Marathon (Pulse Sports) Kenya's Michael Githae won the 2023 Fukuoka Marathon in 2:07:08.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma captures Valencia Marathon course record (Canadian Running) Sisay Lemma won the 2023 Valencia Marathon in 2:01:48 while Worknesh Degefa won the women's race in 2:15:51.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Valencia Marathon 2023: Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma breaks course record as Joshua Cheptegei toils on marathon debut (Olympics News) Sisay Lemma won the 2023 Velencia Marathon in 2:01:48, breaking the course record.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		NOC-K president Paul Tergat believes Faith Kipyegon will rule the marathon (Pulse Sports) The National Olympic Committee of Kenya president Paul Tergat believes Faith Kipyegon will be a contender in the marathon once she moves to that distance.
News From: Saturday, December 2, 2023
	Memphis Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Winner, winner!': St. Jude Marathon raises $15 million, announces the top runners (Action News 5) Jordan English won the 2023 Memphis Marathon in 2:30:21 while Sadie Smith won the women's race in 2:56:44.
	Millinocket Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands participate in Millinocket Marathon and Half (WABI 5) The 2023 Millinocket Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 2.
News From: Friday, December 1, 2023
	Maratón Malaga
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Double delight for Kenya as Charles Mneria and Pamela Jepkosgei win men's and women's Malaga Marathon races (Pulse Sports) Charles Mneria won the 2023 Malaga Marathon while Pamela Jepkosgei won the women's race in 2:33:52.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Kipchoge's powerful speech of acceptance after conferment with honorary degree (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge encouraged graduates to take pride in their education, hard work and discipline as he accepted an honorary degree from the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
	Singapore International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ezekiel Kemboi set for grand return to Singapore Marathon (Pulse Sports) Ezekiel Kemboi will defend his title at the 2023 Singapore International Marathon on Sunday, December 3.
News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
	California International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		40th California International Marathon is in the Sacramento area this weekend. Here's what to know (CBS News Sacramento) Here are key information about the 2023 California International Marathon on Sunday, December 3.
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kelvin Kiptum's manager explains why the marathon record holder can enjoy lengthy career (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum's manager, Bob Verbeeck, is confident the world marathon record holder is set to dominate the field for the next 17 years, despite the early start.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		City of Trees x adidas Manchester Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Manchester Marathon on April 14 will have the City of Trees as its Green Runner charity.
	Iceland Volcano Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Is Open For Iceland Volcano Marathon (Los Alamos Daily News) Registration is now open for the 2024 Iceland Volcano Marathon on August 24.
	Marathon de San Sebastian
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		60-year-old runner sets Spanish masters record with 2:34 marathon (Canadian Running) Jon Arzubialde, 60, set the Spanish masters record at the 2023 Marathon de San Sebastian in 2:34:06.