Marathon/Running News: 4/26/23 - 5/3/23

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News From: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place (The Press) A record number of more than half a million applications were received for the 2024 London Marathon.
		London Marathon draws record number of applicants for 2024 race, organisers say (Reuters) 578,374 applications were received for the 2024 London Marathon, the highest number ever.
		New record as more than half a million apply for London Marathon ballot place (Jersey Evening Post) New record of 578,374 applications were received for the 2024 London Marathon.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		OKC Memorial Marathon: Dylan and Jerry Sit Down With Marathon Winners (The Franchise On Air Onlinne) Al Maeder and Kristi Coleman talked about their experience on winning the 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
	Rotorua Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Look Red Stag Rotorua Marathon Set To Build On Rich Heritage (Scoop) The 2023 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 6, with three-time champions Michael Voss and Alice Mason, Malcolm Hicks, among others.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Everything you need to know to take transit to the BMO Vancouver Marathon (The Buzzer Blog) Here is a guide to taking the transit to the starting line of the 2023 Vancouver Marathon.
News From: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
	Long Island Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Island Marathon Founder Reflects on 50th Anniversary of Race (Long Island Press) Paul Fetscher talked about the 50th anniversary of the Long Island Marathon he founded.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Action-packed day as thousands take on Milton Keynes Marathon (MKCitizen) Alan Darby won the 2023 Milton Keynes Marathon in 2:30.30 while Sarah Hoskin won the women's race in 2:53.56.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Setting running goals when you're slowing down (Canadian Running) For mature runners, here are alternative goals in running, other than setting a personal best.
News From: Monday, May 1, 2023
	Eisenhower Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Nebraska man, Kansas woman won respective races in Eisenhower Marathon (Abilene-RC.com) Ryan Sutter won the 2023 Eisenhower Marathon in 2:53:46 while Angela Gerstenkorn won the women's race in 3:20:33.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		4 ways to brace for a sweltering race (Canadian Running) Tips on how to train for a run under a sweltering heat.
	Rabat International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners Criticize Rabat International Marathon's 'Poor' Organization (MoroccoWorldNews.com) Marathon runners who participated in the 2023 Rabat International Marathon complained of lack of medals and water, changes in schedule without prior notice, among others.
	Vermont City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Off to the races': The countdown to the Vermont City Marathon kicks off (NBC 5) The 2023 Vermont City Marathon will be held on May 28.
News From: Sunday, April 30, 2023
	Belfast City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Belfast Marathon 2023: All the best pictures as thousands of runners take to the streets (Belfast Telegraph) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Belfast City Marathon on Sunday, April 30.
	Big Sur International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ben Bruce and Anne Flower win the 2023 Big Sur Marathon (KION 46 News Channel) Ben Bruce won the 2023 Big Sur Marathon in 2:36:59 while Anne Flower won the women's race in 2:55:58.
	Boston Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Q&A: Des Linden Reflects on Career at Boston Marathon After Running Her 10th (9and10news.com) 2018 Boston Marathon winner Des Linden talked about her Boston Marathon runs and her new book, "Choosing to Run: A Memoir."
	Eau Claire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eau Claire Marathon runners face cold weather (WEAU 13 News) The 2023 Eau Claire Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 30.
	Eugene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eugene Marathon brings racers, supporters to Track Town U.S.A. (KEZI.com) The 2023 Eugene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 30.
	Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Crossing the finish line: 2023 OKC Memorial Marathon winners named (Fox 25) Al Maeder won the 2023 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 2:25:14 while Kristi Coleman won the women's race in 2:51:36.
News From: Saturday, April 29, 2023
	Abuja International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Pictorial: Sowore, others participate in Abuja marathon (Punch) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Abuja International Marathon on Saturday, April 29.
		Naibet, Jebet win first Abuja International Marathon (Premium Times) Kenya's Emmanuel Naibet won the 2023 Abuja International Marathon in 2:13:45 while Bahrain's Ruth Jebet won the women's race in 2.36.08.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands gather for Kentucky Derby Festival races, 50th miniMarathon celebration (Lex18) Antonio Marchi won the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon.
	Muddy River Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Third annual Muddy River Marathon winners announced (KFVS 12) Dan Plunkett won the 2023 Muddy River Marathon in 2:44:50.
	Run for the Lakes
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Marathon and 10K 2023 klick! Gallery (Brainerd Dispatch) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Run for the Lakes Marathon on Saturday, April 29.
News From: Friday, April 28, 2023
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		London Marathon stands by transgender woman who competed in female category (Canadian Running) Organizers of the TCS London Marathoner support transgender Glenique Frank who 6,171st among more than 21,000 women runners.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		U.K. Athletics bans official for cyberbullying female athlete (Canadian Running) British Athletics official Paul Baxter was suspended by U.K. Athletics for bullying a woman athlete Katey Ross in social media.
News From: Thursday, April 27, 2023
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jenny Hitchings reclaims her W55+ world record at London Marathon (Canadian Running) Jenny Hitchings, 59, finished the 2023 London Marathon in 2:45:27, breaking the 55+ age group record.
News From: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
	Eau Claire Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Despite recent flooding, Eau Claire Marathon is ready (WQOW.com) The 2023 Eau Claire Marathon is ready to be held on Sunday, May 30, despite earlier flooding.
	London Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		London Marathon finisher dies on his way home from the race (Canadian Running) Steve Shanks, a runner at the 2023 London Marathon, died while on his way home from the race.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Former Made in Chelsea star comes to Milton Keynes for incredible world record attempt (MKCitizen) Former Made in Chelsea star Josh Patterson will run the 2023 Milton Keynes Marathon on May 1, as part of his bid to complete 76 marathons in 76 days.