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Athens Marathon (Ohio)
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		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
	News From: Monday, April 17, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		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.
		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.
		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.
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		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.
		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.
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		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.
		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.
		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.
	News From: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		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.
		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.
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		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.
	News From: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		New unbelievable Netflix documentary unpacks 2013 Boston Marathon bombing (Canadian Running) For the 10th anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary series, American Manhunt.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Boston marathon elite runners entry list (Olympics News) Here's a quick summary of the elite runners list at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
		BAA won't ask Boston Marathon fans to refrain from kissing runners in 2023 scream tunnel (MassLive) After several years of COVID, Boston Marathon officials relaxed the rules on kissing runners at the scream tunnel.
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Granddaughter of Boston Marathon winner searches for his trophies and medals (10 WJAR) The granddaughter of Ellison "Tarzan" Brown who won the Boston Marathon in 1936 and 1939 is trying to get back to his family's possession his medals and trophies.
		These Boston Marathon medical volunteers responded to the bombings - then healed each other (WBUR) A detailed look at the heroic role the Boston Marathon medical volunteers played during the bombing.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fastest Bostonians to be Honored With Awards at This Year's Boston Marathon (NBC Boston) This year, a Fastest Bostonian Award will be given by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association.
Carmel Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		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.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Casa Bonita partners with Denver Colfax Marathon (9 News) The volunteers for the 2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 will be sponsored by Casa Bonita.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Walt Disney World Marathon Sells Out in Record Time (InsideTheMagic.com) Registration for the 2024 Disney World Marathon was sold out immediately after it opened.
Hogeye Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		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.
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		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
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		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.
Illinois Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
		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.
Kalamazoo Marathon
	News From: Saturday, April 15, 2023
		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.
London Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 17, 2023
		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: Thursday, April 13, 2023
		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.