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News From: Monday, April 17, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   127th Boston Marathon: Winners crowned as thousands embark on grueling 26.2-mile trek (Boston 25 News)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17.
 
   These were the top American finishers in the Boston Marathon (CBS Boston)
Scott Fauble was the first American male finisher at the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:09:44 while Emma Bates was the first American female finisher in 2:22:10.
 
   Chebet, Obiri Are 2023 Boston Marathon Champions (Race Results Weekly)
Evans Chebet won the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:05:54 while Helen Obiri won the women's race in 2:21:38.
 
   A Boston Marathon Sweep for Kenya's Chebet, Obiri (NBC Boston)
Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:05:54 while Hellen Obiri won the women's race in 2:21:38.
 
 London Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: Scenes from the 127th Boston Marathon (The Buffalo News)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Boston Mrathon.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Why this year's London Marathon runners could be the oldest ever (DailyMail.com)
The 2023 London Marathon will have 315 runners over the age of 70.
 
News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
 Athens Marathon (Ohio)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Athens (Ohio) Marathon: 'Love the way the community comes out to support this race' (The Athens Messenger)
Zachariah Zimmerman won the 2023 Athens (Ohio) Marathon in 2:39:07 while Marina Martino won the women's race in 3:15:13.
 
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing to flyover Boston Marathon (MassLive)
Starting 8:55AM on Monday, the Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing will fly over the Boston Marathon route in tribute to those killed and injured in the bombings in 2013.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Why is the Boston Marathon held on a Monday? The story behind Patriots Day (as)
Boston Marathon has always been held on Patriots Day as part of its celebrations.
 
 Hogeye Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Lemmons wins men's, Burson-Segura wins women's portion of annual Hogeye Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette)
Mason Lemmons won the 2023 Hogeye Marathon in 2:55.36 while Joy Burson-Segura won the women's race in 3:14:13.
 
 Newport Wales Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   The best photos of Newport Wales Marathon 2023 (Wales247.co.uk)
Dan Nash won the 2023 Newport Wales Marathon in 2:19:46 while Lizzie Dimond won the women's race in 2:49:36.
 
 Pittsburgh Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   More than 1,000 runners get preview of Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend (CBS News Pittsburgh)
A preview of the 2023 Pittsburgh Marathon course was held this weekend for this May 7 race.
 
 Rotterdam Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Abdi triumphs in the Rotterdam Marathon in a world leading 2:03:47 (European Athletics)
Bashir Abdi won the 2023 Rotterdam Marathon in 2:03:47 while Eunice Chumba won the women's race in 2:20:31.
 
News From: Saturday, April 15, 2023
 Kalamazoo Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Health benefits of training for Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon races (News Channel 3)
The 2023 Kalamazoo Marathon on April 23 will have the marathon distance back.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   Meet the team behind Eliud Kipchoge (Olympics News)
Here are the people behind the success of Eliud Kipchoge: his coach, physiotherapist, nutritionist and communications team.
 
News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   At Boston, Elite Men Get A Rare And Special Chance To Run Against Kipchoge (Race Results Weekly)
38 year-old double Olympic Marathon gold medalist, Eliud Kipchoge, is hoping to add his name to the Boston Marathon's prestigious winner's list while the rest of the men's elite field are savoring the chance to share the starting line with the greatest marathoner of all time.
 
   Boston Marathon preview: Edna Kiplagat chases her third victory (Canadian Running)
Edna Kiplagat was awarded the 2021 title after the champion tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and she is now aiming for a third win this 2023.
 
   Low-flying helicopter to begin radiation detection flights over Boston Marathon route (CBS News Boston)
Specialized helicopters for radiation sweeps will be flying over the Boston Marathon route in the next few days, a standard security procedure.
 
 Hogeye Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   'Woo Pig Weekend' brings big bucks into Fayetteville (5 News Online)
Local economy gets boosts from returning events like the Hogeye Marathon this weekend.
 
 Hong Kong Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   The annual Hong Kong Marathon is returning in January 2024 (Lifestyle Asia)
The 2024 Hong Kong Marathon will be held on January 21.
 
News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Training/ Health
   Des Linden won the Boston Marathon in 2018. Her new book explores how the race changed her life (WBUR)
Des Linden in a new book, "Choosing to Run: A Memoir," talks about her motivation, the effects of winning the Boston Marathon, her plan to run this year and more.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Boston Marathon preview: will Kipchoge break the course record? (Canadian Running)
Eliud Kipchoge, in his quest for all six Abbott World Marathon Majors, will run the 2023 Boston Marathon, aiming for the course record.
 
 London Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Flashback - Paula Radcliffe's Marathon WR 20 Years Later (Race Results Weekly)
A look back in history: Paula Radcliffe set the women's marathon record (since broken) of 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon on this day.
 
 Marathon Hue
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hue people excited about third VnExpress Marathon season: official (VnExpress)
The 2023 Marathon Hue will be held this Sunday, April 16, with 10,500 runners and impacting the local economy.
 
 Maui Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon makes a green statement by keeping runners hydrated without all the trash (Hawaii News Now)
The 2023 Maui Marathon on April 23 will use collapsible reusable cups that runners can clip to their clothing or put in their pockets.
 
 Pikes Peak Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Pikes Peak Marathon wins best marathon from USA Today (The Tribune)
Pikes Peak Marathon is voted best marathon by readers of USA Today.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   MBTA offers $15 unlimited commuter rail travel pass on Boston Marathon day (MassLive)
On Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, MBTA will offer a special $15 unlimited Commuter Rail Marathon Pass.
 
 Carmel Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   New course records set in Carmel marathon (Current)
Jack Beakas won the 2023 Carmel Marathon in 2:18:18 while Parley Hannan won the women's race in 2:33:42.
 
 Illinois Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon returns to Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend in 2024 (News Channel 20)
Illinois Marathon in 2024 will finally have its marathon distance back, the first time since 2019.
 
 Newport Wales Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   ABP Newport Wales Marathon 2023 to take place this weekend (W247)
The 2023 Newport Wales Marathon will be held this Sunday, April 16.
 

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