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

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Bryan/College Station Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  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.
 
California International Marathon
 News From: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  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.
 
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  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.
 
Cape Town Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Africa to wait longer to join World Marathon Majors (Pulse Sports)
Both Cape Town Marathon and Chengdu Marathon failed to pass the first step to becoming one of the World Marathon Majors.
 
Chicago Marathon
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  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.
 
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
 News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  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 Int'l Open Marathon Championship
 News From: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  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.
 
Fukuoka Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  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.
 
Greater Manchester Marathon
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  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.
 
Honolulu Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  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.
 
Iceland Volcano Marathon
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  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.
 
London Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   2023 season recap: Top 5 exceptional races that got the world talking (Pulse Sports)
Two of the top 5 exceptional races for this year are the world marathon record breaking feats in the men and women races.
 
Marathon de San Sebastian
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  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.
 
Marathon Popular de Valencia
 News From: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
  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.
 
  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.
 
 News From: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  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.
 
  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.
 
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ethiopian marathon star Tsehay Gemechu suspended for anti-doping violation (Canadian Running)
Tsehay Gemechu, second finisher of the women's race at the 2023 Tokyo Marathon, was suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for doping and removed from the start list of Valencia Marathon this Sunday, December 3.
 
 News From: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Valencia Marathon: Gregson's marathon effort to run at Paris Olympics (Eastern Riverina Chronicle)
Olympian Genevieve Gregson, who had her debut marathon at the 2023 Gold Coast Marathon, will run the 2023 Valencia Marathon, hoping to land a slot at the Paris Olympics.
 
Maratón Malaga
 News From: Friday, December 1, 2023
  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.
 
Memphis Marathon
 News From: Saturday, December 2, 2023
  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.
 
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   4,000 volunteers & 45 cheer stations: What to expect from Memphis' St. Jude's marathon (commercial appeal)
The 2023 Memphis Marathon will be held this Saturday, December 2.
 
Millinocket Marathon
 News From: Saturday, December 2, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands participate in Millinocket Marathon and Half (WABI 5)
The 2023 Millinocket Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 2.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Thursday, November 30, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Nonbinary runner protests New York City Marathon award changes (Canadian Running)
Cal Calamia of San Francisco, who won the 2023 New York City Marathon nonbinary division was denied his prize money over a rule added after his registration.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Monday, December 4, 2023
  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.
 
 News From: Sunday, December 3, 2023
  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: Friday, December 1, 2023
  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.
 
 News From: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Runners are swallowing data-tracking pills to create better watches (Canadian Running)
Runners in Singapore have been swallowing data-tracking pills as part of a project to develop improved sensors for internal body temperatures.
 
 News From: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Nike and Alberto Salazar settle $20 million lawsuit with Mary Cain over alleged abuse (Canadian Running)
Runner Mary Cain and Alberto Salazar reached an agreement in the lawsuit filed by Cain accusing Salazar of emotional and physical abuse.
 

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