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2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Women's Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Despite Losing Out on Paris Olympics for Marathon, Jessica McClain Signs Brooks Running Contract (Essentially Sports) Jessica McClain, who finished fourth at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, snagged a contract with Brooks Running.
Andrew Jackson Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Andrew Jackson Marathon: Tennessee's historic marathon raises funds to prevent child abuse (WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News) The 2024 Andrew Jackson Marathon will be held on April 6, raising money for the Carl Perkins Center for the prevention of child abuse.
Benoni Northerns Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		BNAC Marathon gets new sponsor (Benoni City Times) The Benoni Northerns Athletic Club Marathon secured the sponsorship of BES Empowerment College just weeks before its April 21 run.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course (Boston Helrald) Boston Marathon race officials urged fans to stay off the course to avoid what happened last year with the Pioneers Run Crew.
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Meet Mary White, the Boston Marathon's Massage Coordinator (Massage Magazine) An interview with Mary White, the massage coordinator at the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Taking on the challenge: NBC10 Boston's Tevin Wooten is running the Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) Meteorologist Tevin Wooten talked about his training for the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15, raising money for the Boston Medical Center.
	News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How daffodils became a Boston Marathon tradition (WBUR) In 2013, Diane Valle planted 100,000 daffodils along the route of the Boston Marathon, and since then, nonprofit Marathon Daffodils has continued the tradition.
Catalina Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Over 1250 runners at California's oldest trail marathon, the Catalina Island Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Catalina Island Marathon was successfully held on March 9, with over 1,250 participants.
Chongqing Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Historic Achievements Across All Categories at the 2024 Chongqing Marathon (Chongqing News) Kenya's Josphat Kiptoo Boit wn the 2024 Chongqing Marathon in 2:07:52 while Tanzania's Jackline Juma Sakilu won the women's race in 2:21:26.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Photos: 39th Annual LA Marathon Returns to West Hollywood with 26,000 Runners (WEHO Times) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 17.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		LAPD officer helps kid finish Los Angeles Marathon (KYMA.com) Eighth grade runner Leobardo Dorado collapsed near the finish line of the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon and was helped by an LAPD officer to the finish the race.
Da Nang International Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Danang International Marathon 2024 draws 9,000 runners (VietnamPlus) The 2024 Da Nang International Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 24.
	News From: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners expecting to set PRs at Danang International Marathon (Viet Nam News) Th 2024 Danang International Marathon will be held on Sunday, March 24.
Daegu International Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kiptoo Edwin, Binh win Danang International Marathon (Viet Nam News) Kenya's Kiptoo Edwin won the 2024 Da Nang Marathon in 2:37:06 while Vietnamese Ph¡m ThË Binh won the women's race in 3:10:32.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dates, Themes AND Prices Released for 2025 runDisney Marathon Weekend (AllEars.net) The 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon will be held on January 12.
Durban International Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pietermaritzburg man wins the Durban City Marathon (The Witness) Thabang Mathebula won the 2024 Durban City Marathon in 2:19:53.
Greater Manchester Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Manchester Marathon key information ahead of race day including road closures and route (Manchester World) The 2024 Manchester Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 14.
Guernsey Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Guernsey Marathon: On your marks, get set, marathon! (ChannelEye) The 2024 Guernsey Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 14.
Hyderabad Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Red Matter leads the marketing campaign for NMDC Hyderabad Marathon (IndianTelevision.com) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon, in partnership with marketing consultancy firm Red Matter, will be held on August 25.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Where to cheer on runners in the 2024 Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) Here are the choice places to cheer for your 2024 Knoxville Marathon runners.
		Volunteers needed for 2024 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon (WATE 6 On Your Side) The 2024 Knoxville Marathon on April 7 still needs volunteers.
	News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The 20th Annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is April 6-7, 2024: How you can Join in on the Fun! (Living East Tennessee) The 2024 Knoxville Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 7.
London Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Amos Kipruto: How being a time keeper in primary school nurtured his running talent (Pulse Sports) 2022 London Marathon champion Amos Kipruto revealed how being a timekeeper and running barefoot between his primary school and home shaped his career.
	News From: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hope for Geoffrey Kamworor and Alexander Mutiso as Kenenisa Bekele expresses London Marathon uncertainty (Pulse Sports) Ethiopian running legend Kenenisa Bekele expressed doubt over his readiness for the 2024 London Marathon, after his New York City Half Marathon run.
Oakland Marathon Running Festival
	News From: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Watch Steph and Ayesha Curry surprise Oakland Marathon runners (SiliconValley.com) The Currys are co-founders of Eat. Learn. Play. which sponsored the Kids Run but they also stayed to greet marathon runners.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Spyros Louis, the first marathon race winner of the Modern Olympic Games 1896 (Greek City Times) This is the story of Spyridon Louis the first and only Greek marathon champion of the modern Olympic Games.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		I'm an ultramarathoner - here's why Jasmin Paris becoming the first female to ever finish the Barkley Marathon needs to be on your radar (marie claire) Being the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathon, Jasmin Paris made a great impact on women and running.
	News From: Monday, March 25, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Should you race during your marathon build? (Canadian Running) Here are factors that may help a runner decide whether to run a tune-up race before his intended race.
	News From: Sunday, March 24, 2024
		Training/ Health
		4 exercises to build bulletproof knees (Canadian Running) Here are some simple exercises that will help your legs provide better support and prevent knee injuries.
	News From: Friday, March 22, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		British ultrarunner becomes first woman to finish Barkley Marathons (Canadian Trail Running) British Jasmin Paris is the first woman to finish Barkley Marathons in 59:58:21, less than 2 minutes before the cutoff time of 60 hours.