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Bayshore Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Born to run: Thousands of runners participate in 2024 Bayshore Marathon (UpNorthLive.com) The 2024 Bayshore Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, May 25.
	News From: Thursday, May 23, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two-time Bayshore Marathon champion talks challenge of a third title (UpNorthLive.com) Zach Ripley, the two-consecutive-year champion, will be aiming for his third win at the 2024 Bayshore Marathon on Saturday, May 25.
Brisbane Marathon
	News From: Friday, May 24, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brisbane Marathon competitors fear running into transport trouble (Brisbane Times) Runners of the 2024 Brisbane Marathon on June 2 are worried about the logistics of getting to the start line with the train service shutdown.
Buffalo Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Best Race Signs From The 2024 Buffalo Marathon (Country 106.5 WYRK) The best signs along the route of the 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26.
	News From: Monday, May 27, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Who won the Buffalo Marathon? (WGRZ.com) Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon while Jenny Kennan. won the women's race.
	News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners enjoy nice weather during Buffalo marathon, Amherst teacher places first for women's race (WIVB.com) Scott Loforte won the 2024 Buffalo Marathon in 2:20 while Jenny Keenan won the women's race in 2:51.
	News From: Friday, May 24, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners ready for Sunday's Buffalo Marathon (audacy) The 2024 Buffalo Marathon on Sunday, May 26, will have its number of participants back to near pre-pandemic levels.
Calgary Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Calgary Marathon becomes first marathon to have an on-course beer station (Canadian Running) The 2024 Calgary Marathon becomes the first marathon to serve non-alcoholic beer at on-course beer stations.
	News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		What drives runners at milestone Calgary Marathon? (Appalachian News-Express) Runners talked about their motivation during the 60th anniversary of the Calgary Marathon on Sunday, May 26.
Coeur d' Alene Marathon
	News From: Monday, May 27, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A run to remember: Coeur d'Alene Marathon draws big crowds (KREM2) The 2024 Coeur d'Alene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 26, with record breaking number of participants.
Cork City Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Final Preparations for the 2024 Cork City Marathon (C103) Final preparations are under way for the 2024 Cork City Marathon this Sunday, June 2.
Edinburgh Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Scottish runner smashes world record for running marathon in Highland dress (Scottish Field) Stephen Molloy broke the record of running a marathon in a full Highland dress at the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon in 3:17:48.
	News From: Monday, May 27, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Shambles:' Edinburgh Marathon organisers apologise after running out of medals (The Herald) Organizers of the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon apologized to participants for running out of medals.
		Edinburgh marathon results: winners crowned after East Lothian finish (East Lothian Courier) Moray Pryde won the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon in 2:23:14 while Johanna Oregan won the women's race in 2:48:22.
		Red-faced Edinburgh Marathon bosses forced to apologise after huge blunder sees runners left furious (The Scottish Sun) Runners mad at the organizers of the 2024 Edinburgh Marathon for running out of medals, leaving slower runners without any.
Geneva Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Former Geneva marathon champion slapped with 7-year doping-ban for repeat offense (Pulse Sports) 2019 Geneva Marathon women's race winner, Josephine Chepkoech, was slapped with a seven-year ban after she violated the anti-doping rules for the second time.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Endurance sport pioneer to run Grandma's Marathon (WDIO abc) Chris Nikic, the first person with Down Syndrome to race the six major marathons across the world, will be at the starting line of the 2024 Grandma's Marathon on June 22.
International Peace Marathon in Rwanda
	News From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwanda names roster for Kigali International Peace Marathon (The New Times) The 2024 Kigali International Peace Marathon will be held on June 9.
Lanzhou Marathon
	News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lanzhou marathon event attracts 40,000 people (ChinaDaily) The 2024 Lanzhou Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 26, with 40,000 runners in all distances.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Special Advice for Missoula Marathon Runners You Hadn't Thought Of (94.9 FM KYSS) Missoula Marathon Director Trisha Drobek gives an under-the-radar advise for runners ahead of the 2024 Missoula Marathon on June 30.
North Olympic Discovery Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NODM weekend sets 5k, 10k, marathon and half-marathon races (Sequim Gazette) The North Olympic Discovery Marathon will be held this Sunday, June2.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, May 26, 2024
		Training/ Health
		How Eliud Kipchoge is priming youngster Daniel Mateiko for marathon glory (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge mentors Daniel Mateiko at the lobal Sports Communication training camp in Kaptagat.
	News From: Thursday, May 23, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Dad Put On Blast After Shoving His Two Kids Onto Athlete Mom Right Before Marathon Finish Line (boredpanda) A man who shoved his children towards his wife before the finish line, almost compromising her win, gains notoriety online.
		Training/ Health
		Yoga for runners: 4 full-body stretches to mellow you out (Canadian Running) Here are four effective yoga poses to free your body and mind from stress.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Slow running is on the rise... but what's the appeal? (SWLondoner) Interest on slow running, which focuses on running at your own pace, is on the rise and here's why.
	News From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
		Training/ Health
		5 common racing mistakes and tips to prevent them (Canadian Running) Here are some common mistakes runners make and how to prevent them - overlooking nutrition and hydration needs, forgetting the race plan, neglecting a warmup, and more.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Catherine Ndereba shares key message with Olympic debutants (Pulse Sports) Legendary marathoner Catherine Ndereba, a four-time Boston Marathon winner who once held the women's marathon record from Chicago Marathon, emphasized team work for Kenya's athletes at the Paris Olympics.
	News From: Friday, May 24, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		International Olympic Committee boss criticises World Athletics' decision to offer prize money at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach disagrees with the move of World Athletics to offer prize money at the Paris Olympics.
	News From: Wednesday, May 22, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		England marathon athletes among first selected for Paris 2024 (England Athletics) England Athletics announced its list of marathon runners for the 2024 Paris Olympics: Phil Sesemann, Emile Cairess and Mahamed Mahamed for the men; Charlotte Purdue, Calli Haugher-Thackery and Rose Harvey for the women.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Friday, May 24, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Games: Obiri, Jeppchirchir Ethiopian rival receives major boost (People Daily) Tigist Assefa's record of 2:11:53 set at the 2023 Berlin Marathon was ratified by World Athletics.