Marathon/Running News: 2/24/24 - 3/2/24

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Antalya Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		19th Runtalya Marathon: Antalya to Host 47,000 Athletes in Celebration of Sports and Heritage (bnn) The 2024 Antalya Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 3, with 47,000 participants in all distances.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		adidas drops 2024 Boston Marathon collection ahead of world-renowned race (9To5Toys) Here's a first look at the adidas 2024 Boston Marathon Collection.
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Why Kathrine Switzer Forgave the Man Who Attacked Her at the Boston Marathon (Popsugar) Kathrine Switzer forgave and became friends with Jock Semple, "a product of his time", who attacked her on the 1967 Boston Marathon route.
Chattanooga Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chattanooga Prepares to Host the 9th Annual Erlanger Marathon Weekend, A Beacon of Resilience and Community (bnn) The 2024 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 3.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptum contemplated forfeiting Chicago Marathon three weeks before breaking world record (Pulse Sports) Hillary Kipchumba, teammate of Kelvin Kiptum, revealed that he was ready to withdraw from the 2024 Chicago Marathon a few weeks before the event.
Georgia Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Almost 10,000 participate in the Publix Atlanta Marathon weekend (11 Alive) Robert Pedersen Jr won the 2024 Atlanta Marathon in 2:28:58 while Michele Yates won the women's race in 3:01:43.
Hyannis Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hyannis Marathon sets off from Cape Cod Irish Village on March 3 (Cape Cod Times) The 2024 Hyannis Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3.
Kielder Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kielder Marathon to support 4Louis baby loss charity (Hexham Courant) The 2024 Kielder Marathon on October 6 partners with the baby loss charity, 4Louis.
Little Rock Marathon
	News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon Adjusts Start Time for Safety Amid Heat Wave Forecast (bnn) For the first time in its history, the 2024 Little Rock Marathon start time was re-set to 6am, due to heat concerns.
		Little Rock Marathon races, expo sold out for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic (Fox 16) The 2024 Little Rock Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3, with almost 13,000 participants in all distances and a boost of $3M for the local economy.
Malta Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Watch: Athletes Power Through Tough Weather Conditions In LifeStar Malta Marathon (Lovin Malta) Alaa Hrioued won the 2024 Malta Marathon while defending champion Jemima Farley won the women's race in a record time of 2:35:41.
Marathon Hamburg
	News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Throwback: A look into Eliud Kipchoge's blistering full marathon debut in 2013 (Pulse Sports) In 2013, Eliud Kipchoge ran his debut marathon at Marathon Hamburg in 2:05:30, a course record.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gallery: Miami Marathon & Half (The Miami Hurricane) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Miami Marathon on January 28.
Mississippi Blues Marathon
	News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		17th Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon draws big crowd (Fox 40 WDBD) The 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, February 24.
	News From: Saturday, February 24, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		50-year-old runner wins Mississippi Blues Marathon (16 ABC WAPT) Russell Simkins, 50, won the 2024 Mississippi Blues Marathon in 2:39.
Motatapu Off Road Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Crisis: Runner Airlifted in Critical Condition from Motatapu Trail (bnn) Safety concerns are raised over the 2024 Motatapu Marathon after a runner was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
Myrtle Beach Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Myrtle Beach Gears Up for Marathon: Streets to Close as Thousands Prepare to Run (bnn) The 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 2.
Napa Valley Marathon
	News From: Saturday, March 2, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands Join In for the Napa Valley Marathon Over the Weekend (KSRO.com) Michael Vernau won the 2024 Napa Valley Marathon in 2:33 while Stephanie Finley won the women's race in 2:49.
New Delhi Marathon
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Gopi Thonakal wins elite men's race in New Delhi Marathon (Press Trust of India) Gopi Thonakal won the 2024 New Delhi Marathon in 2:14:40
New York City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runner application window for 2024 TCS NYC Marathon opens Wednesday (ABC 7 Eyewitness News) Runners may now enter for the non-guaranteed entry drawing of the 2024 New York City Marathon today, February 29, until March 21.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		The massive wealth Kelvin Kiptum earned in his short but lucrative marathon career (Pulse Sports) Here is a breakdown of how much Kelvin Kiptum earned from his last three races in less than a year.
		Training/ Health
		More than 2/3 of women experience harassment while running, study finds (Canadian Running) A study from a University of Manchester reveals that it is common for women to experience harassment while running.
	News From: Sunday, February 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Shock as Kenyan marathoner Charles Kipsang collapses and dies after Mount Cameroon Race (Pulse Sports) Another tragedy for the marathon community: Kenyan Charles Kipsang collapsed and died after finishing the Mount Cameroon Race on Saturday.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First Three Marathon Athletes Selected For Team GB For Paris 2024 Olympic Games (British Athletics news) These are the first three selected marathon runners for the British team in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Phil Sesemann, Charlotte Purdue and Calli Hauger-Thackery.
	News From: Monday, February 26, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rory Linkletter After Running 2:08:01 At Sevilla Marathon, Hits Olympic Qualifying Mark (Citius Mag) An interview with Rory Linkletter after he qualified for the Paris Olympics in his 2024 Sevilla Marathon run.
		Eliud Kipchoge timetable and preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge is set to participate in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 3 before his likely fifth Olympics in Paris.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Purdue, Hauger-Thackery and Sesemann to make Olympic debuts (Athletics Weekly) Charlotte Purdue, Calli Hauger-Thackery and Phil Sesemann are the first group of Paris Olympics marathon selections for the British team.
One City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners take on One City Marathon this weekend (Wavy.com) The 2024 One City Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3.
		Newport News Shipbuilding Presents 10th Annual One City Marathon: A Weekend of Races and Revelry (bnn) The 2024 One City Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3, with a significant increase in the number of participants.
Tokyo Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 1, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A look into Eliud Kipchoge's main challengers at Sunday's Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge faces stiff competition - Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, Benson Kipruto, among others - at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.