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Marathon/Running News: 5/20/23 - 5/27/23

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Athens Marathon (Greece)
 News From: Saturday, May 20, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Maria Menounos will run in the 40th Authentic Marathon of Athens (Greek City Times)
American TV personality Maria Menounos will participate in the 2023 Athens Marathon.
 
Bayshore Marathon
 News From: Saturday, May 27, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bayshore Marathon's Year of Seconds for First Place Winners (9and10News.com)
Zach Ripley won the 2023 Bayshore Marathon in 2:16:35 while Hannah Becker won the women's race in 2:36:57.
 
 News From: Friday, May 26, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Send In The Elites: Bayshore Marathon Lands Cream-Of-The-Crop Competitors For 2023 Races (The Ticker)
The 2023 Bayshore Marathon this Saturday, May 27, will have fast elite runners.
 
 News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thanking the volunteers who make the Bayshore Marathon run smoothly (UpNorthLive.com)
The 2023 Bayshore Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 27, thanks in part for its volunteers.
 
Bengaluru Marathon
 News From: Thursday, May 25, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Wipro to be title sponsor of Bengaluru Marathon for next three years (TheHindu.com)
Wipro is now the title sponsor of engaluru Marathon starting this October.
 
Blue Nose International Marathon
 News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   On your mark, get set: Thousands run Halifax streets for annual Blue Nose Marathon (Global News)
The 2023 Blue Nose Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 21.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   127th Boston Marathon raised record-breaking amount for non-profit organizations (Boston 25 News)
The 2023 Boston Marathon raised a record $40.2 million for more than 200 non-profit organizations.
 
 News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Boston Marathon icon Rick Hoyt dies at 61 (Canadian Running)
The running community mourns the loss of Rick Hoyt, who was pushed to the finish line by his father Dick for 32 Boston Marathon races.
 
   Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon stalwart, has died at 61 (WBUR)
Rick Hoyt, a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy, was a fixture at the Boston Marathon races, along with his father.
 
Carmel Marathon
 News From: Thursday, May 25, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Full Circle Events purchases rights to produce Carmel Marathon (Current)
Carmel Marathon has been purchased from CRRG Events by the Full Circle Events.
 
Cleveland Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Cleveland Marathon runners appalled by loopy course (Canadian Running)
There are mixed reviews of the new route of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon.
 
 News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Jim Mackert's Cleveland Marathon streak ends at 45 (The Chronicle)
Jim Mackert, 86, the only person to compete in all 45 Cleveland Marathon, ended his streak this year by running the half marathon.
 
   Marathon first-timer Will Loevner fights off cramps to take the 2023 Cleveland Marathon (cleveland.com)
Will Loevner won the 2023 Cleveland Marathon in 2:19:56.
 
Colfax Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: Colfax Marathon 2023 (The Denver Gazette)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Colfax Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
 
Comrades Marathon (88km)
 News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   102 years ago today, the first Comrades Marathon (with 34 runners) took place (947.)
The first Comrades Marathon was on May 24, 1921, with only 34 runners.
 
Cork City Marathon
 News From: Friday, May 26, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration for Cork City Marathon up 20% on last year (EchoLive.ie)
The 2023 Cork City Marathon on June 4 will have at least 20% more participants compared to last year.
 
Europe-Marathon Luxembourg
 News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hundreds of medals stolen, CCTV footage being analysed (RTL Today)
The 2023 ING Night Marathon in Luxembourgh experienced medal shortage due to theft.
 
 News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners race through Luxembourg for ING Night Marathon (Luxembourg Times)
Kenyan Erick Kiptoo won the 2023 ING Luxemburg Night Marathon in 2:13:26 while Kenyan Mercy Kipkemoi won the women's race in 2:37.
 
Grandma's Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Grandma's Marathon Less Than A Month Away (Fox 21)
The 2023 Grandma's Marathon will be held on June 17, with more than 20,000 runners.
 
Great Ocean Road Marathon
 News From: Thursday, May 25, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Great Road Ocean Marathon: Record year tops off GOR running fest (Surf Coast Times)
Toby Menday won the 2023 Great Road Ocean Marathon in 2:46:05 while Sara Coulter won the women's race in 3:06:05.
 
Green Bay Marathon
 News From: Sunday, May 21, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Toroitich and Poltavska take the Mens and Womens titles in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon (Fox 11 News)
Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25:54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49:56.
 
   Toroitich, Poltavska take men's, women's titles in Cellcom Green Bay Marathon; Griepentrog, Hodnette win titles in half (Green Bay Press Gazette)
Vincent Toroitich won the 2023 Green Bay Marathon in 2:25.54 while Valentyna Poltavska won the women's race in 2:49.59.
 
Montana Marathon
 News From: Saturday, May 20, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: The 43rd annual Queen Bee Montana Marathon starts in Molt on Sunday (BillingsGazette)
Gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Montana Marathon on Sunday, May 21.
 
OC Marathon
 News From: Monday, May 22, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of Runners Compete in OC Marathon in Newport Beach (Newport Beach Independent)
Steven Martinez won the 2023 OC Marathon on May 5.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Thursday, May 25, 2023
  Human Interest Story
   Paul Poce, legendary Canadian running coach, dies at 98 (Canadian Running)
Paul Poce, the founder the city's oldest club Toronto Olympic Club, who coached 13 Olympians, including former Canadian marathon record holder Jerome Drayton, passed away at 98.
 
  Training/ Health
   4 tips for clearing mental hurdles on tough trail runs (Canadian Trail Running)
Here are tips on how to survive running tough trail runs.
 
 News From: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  Training/ Health
   Five things to do before kicking off your marathon training (The Irish Times)
Here are tips on how to start training for your marathon runs.
 
Ogden Marathon
 News From: Saturday, May 20, 2023
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ogden Marathon 2023: Riley Cook repeats, 3 first-time runners claim crowns on warm, sunny day (Standard-Examiner)
Riley Cook won the 2023 Ogden Marathon in 2:22:46 while Kara Roper won the women's race in 2:47:25.
 
Ottawa Marathon (National Capital Race Weekend)
 News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Ottawa mayor to run Tartan Ottawa International Marathon (Canadian Running)
Ottawa mayor Mark Sutcliffe will participate in the 2023 Ottawa Marathon on Sunday, May 28.
 
Run The Rock Marathon - Canada
 News From: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Run the Rock race returns to Texada Island for 10th year (PEAK)
The 2023 Run the Rock Marathon in Texada Island will be held on August 20.
 

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