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News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jason Sayler wins Flying Pig Marathon for second consecutive year joining first-time winner Olivia Anger (Fox 19 Now) Jason Sayler won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:22.
	Copenhagen Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lee Wesselius top Canadian at Copenhagen Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the lists of top Canadian runners at the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon this Sunday, May 5.
	Great Limerick Run
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		PHOTOS Thousands take on the 2024 Regeneron Great Limerick Run in a sun-soaked Limerick City (I Love Limerick) Tudor Mircea Moldovan won the 2024 Great Limerick Run in 2:24:10.
	Kalamazoo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners head downtown for the 2024 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon (News Channel 3) The 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5.
	Lincoln Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Both Lincoln Marathon Winners victorious in first-ever marathon (1011 NOW) Jackson Caldwell won the 2024 Lincoln Marathon in 2:23:29 while Katie Spencer won the women's race in 2:42:50.
	Prague International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lemi Berhanu Hayle wins Prague international marathon, Bedatu Hirpa Badane claims women's race (Newsday) Lemi Berhanu Hayle of Ethiopia won the 2024 Prague International Marathon in 2:08:44.
	Run for the Lakes
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes 2024 klick! Gallery (Brainerd Dispatch) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Run for the Lakes Marathon on Saturday, May 4.
News From: Saturday, May 4, 2024
	Rotorua Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Voss reigns in 60th Rotorua Marathon (RNZ) Michael Voss won the 2024 Rotorua Marathon in 2:23:48 while Debbie Donald won the women's race in 2:46:30.
News From: Friday, May 3, 2024
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle (Canadian Running) Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
	Eugene Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2024 Eugene Marathon celebrates largest fields ever, raises over $233K for charities (KTVL10) The 2024 Eugene Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, April 28, with 12,000 runners in all distances and raising $233K for local charities.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Benson Kipruto out to torment Eliud Kipchoge as he reveals main goal at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) While Eliud Kipchoge will be gunning for his third Olympic marathon title, Benson Kipruto is aiming for his first.
		Kenenisa Bekele named to Ethiopian Olympic marathon team (Canadian Running) The Ethiopian marathon team for the Paris Olympics have been announced: Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay Lemma and Tamirat Tola for the men; Tigist Assefa, Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase.
		The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya's marathon team in Paris (Pulse Sports) The Kenya marathon team for the Paris Olympics will have a lot of firsts - if successful, first man winning three consecutive gold medals, first woman in a back-to-back win and first participation for most athletes.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Keeping 42K runners safe: Months of prep go into the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A quick look at the preparations for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mural painted to celebrate Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now) A mural was painted to celebrate the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon and highlight its significance to the local community.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Athletics Integrity Unit introduces ruthless testing method to catch drug cheats ahead of Olympic games (Pulse Sports) The Athletics Integrity Unit implemented a series of measures to ensure fair competition before the Paris Olympics.
		Eliud Kipchoge named to his fifth Kenyan Olympic team (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge is off to his fifth Olympic Games for Kenya, aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.
		Will only three marathoners represent Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics? (Canadian Running) Only three Canadian marathon runners have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and a number of athletes will aim for the rest of the spots this weekend before the qualification window closes.
		Paris Olympics: Kipchoge ,Jepchirchir headline final list of team Kenya marathon squad (tv47 digital) Athletic Kenya announced its final list of marathon runners for the Paris Olympics: Eliud Kipchoge, Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso for the men; Peres Jepchirchir, `Hellen Obiri and `Brigid Kosgei for the women.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What to know about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (TribLive) The 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 42,000 participants in all distances.
		Pittsburgh Marathon weekend: What you should know (4 ABC WTAE) A quick guide to the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Rotorua Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Red Stag Rotorua Marathon all set for historic 60th anniversary edition (Rotorua Daily Post) The 2024 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 4.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney Marathon hits capacity as it bids to join elite circuit (Independent) The 2024 Sydney Marathon reached its capacity of 24,000 runners for the September 15 race, in its bid to join the World Marathon Majors.
News From: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
	Banjul International Marathon
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		Kenyan duo win Banjul- Africell Marathon run (The Point) Dennis Kibiwott won the Banjul International Marathon while Jane Rotich won the women's race.
	Prague International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Who, when and what guide: Prague International Marathon (Athletics Weekly) A concise guide to the 2024 Prague International Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		Joe Flamm posts tribute to Chicago chef who unexpectedly died while running marathon: 'I'm heartbroken' (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago chef Joey Fecci was found unresponsive on the course of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canadian Olympian Kate Van Buskirk wins marathon debut in Tennessee (Canadian Running) Kate Van Buskirk won the women's race of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon in 2:37:40.
	Run the Silk Road Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		SCO marathon Run the Silk Road 2024 scheduled for May 4 in Issyk-Ku (AKIpress) The 2024 Run the Silk Road Marathon will be held on May 4.
News From: Monday, April 29, 2024
	Belgrade Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Belgrade Marathon 2024 Results: Kenya's Gilbert Chumba and Emmah Cheruto clinch men's and women's events (sportskeeda) Kenya's Gilbert Kipleting Chumba won the 2024 Belgrade Marathon in 2:11:47 while Emmah Cheruto Ndiwa won the women's race in 2:31:31.
	Big Sur International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PHOTOS: Scenes from the Big Sur International Marathon (Monterey Herald) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Big Sur International Marathon on Sunday, April 28.