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Berlin Marathon
	News From: Friday, August 16, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Berlin Marathon announces elite field of sub-2:06 runners (Canadian Running) The 2024 Berlin Marathon elite lists underscore the deep rivalry between Kenyan and Ethiopian runners.
	News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		50,000 runners expected at 50th anniversary BMW Berlin Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Berlin Marathon is set on September 29 with 50,000 participants.
		Kandie headlines Berlin Marathon that excludes serial winners Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele (MozzartSport) The 2024 Berlin Marathon on September 29 elite lists include six runners with under 2:05 finishes; the event expects more than 50,000 participants.
Edmonton Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wildfire smoke and poor air quality top of mind ahead of Servus Edmonton Marathon (Edmonton Journal) The 2024 Edmonton Marathon on Sunday, August 18, will have a record-breaking 6,500 runners although air quality from the Canadian wildfires is a concern.
Eindhoven Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ASML Marathon in Eindhoven aims for 40,000 runners at 40th edition (Eindhoven News) The 2024 Eindhoven Marathon will be held on October 13, with almost double the participants last year.
Fox Cities Marathon
	News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First look at the Fox Cities Marathon medal and T-shirt designs (WBAY.com) A first look at the medals and shirts for the 2024 Fox Cities Marathon on September 22.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Hong Kong Marathon 2025 is scheduled for February 9 with a quota of 74,000 (Lifestyle Asia) The 2025 Hong Kong Marathon is set on February 9 with 74,000 participants.
Isle of Man Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manx Fell Runners athlete wins Isle of Man Marathon (manx radio) Samuel Jones won the 2024 Isle of Man Marathon in 2:39:03 while Molly Whitehall won the women's race in 3:25:54.
Ladakh Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		11th Ladakh Marathon Set to Challenge Runners with High Altitude Extremes in September; PUMA India Joins Hands as Official Sportswear Partner (ANI) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 8.
Mumbai Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registrations Open For TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 To Be Held On January 19 (The Free Press Journal) Registration for the 2025 Mumbai Marathon on January 19 is now open.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How long do super shoes last? (Canadian Running) A new study of the two types of midsoles in super shoes has shown that while both start out with the initial boost, one type wears out after 450K and should best be used new during races.
	News From: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Olympic mass marathon in Paris: "beyond incredible" (Canadian Running) What the runners are saying about their participation in the 2024 Marathon Pour Tous using the same route as the Paris Olympics.
		Human Interest Story
		Why cellists make good marathon runners (The Strad) Here are some cellists who did well as marathon runners, because of the discipline and the preparation required for both are the same.
		Paris Olympics sees record numbers of marriage proposals (Canadian Running) The 2024 Paris Olympics set the record number of proposals, fitting for the City of Love.
	News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What to expect at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics (Canadian Running) The 2028 Olympics will be held at Los Angeles, CA beginning July 14.
		Training/ Health
		How to distinguish discomfort from pain (Canadian Running) For runners, it is important to be able to distinguish between discomfort and pain, and know when to stop.
		Olympic marathon headbands create buzz in Paris (Canadian Running) The Olympic marathon headband by Omius absorbs sweat and speeds cooling by increasing the amount of surface subject to sweat evaporation.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Friday, August 16, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Pour Tous: comparing amateur and elite performances at Paris 2024 (Endurance.Biz) Data from Strava show the difference in the run of amateurs at the 2024 Marathon Pour Tous against those of professionals in the 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Clayton Young After Finishing 9th At The 2024 Olympic Marathon (2:08:44): Race Recap + Reflections (Citius Mag) Clayton Young talked about his 2024 Paris Olympics marathon experience.
		Kenya remains unchallenged in Africa following Olympics success (Pulse Sports) Kenya led Africa in number of medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics, most in running races, including the bronze for Hellen Obiri in the women's marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge reveals thoughts as he withdrew from Olympic marathon & why he could not finish race (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge insisted that even if he failed, at least he tried to defend his title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto on why tackling the gruelling Olympic marathon course was not difficult (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto, who clinched the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon, disclosed his training included uphill and downhill runs.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Outstanding Olympic marathon performance for Cairess (England Athletics News) Emile Cairess finished 4th at the 2024 Paris Olympics men's marathon in 2:07:29.
	News From: Saturday, August 10, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge's marathon reign comes to sad end as Tamirat Tola wins gold in Olympic record (7 News) Ethiopian Tamirat Tola won the 2024 Paris Olympics men's marathon in 2:06.26 while Eliud Kipchoge dropped out from the race due to injury.
		How runners with ties to Utah fared in the men's marathon at the Olympics (Deseret News) Conner Mantz finished 8th in 2:08:12 while Clayton Young finished 9th in 2:08:44 at the 2024 Paris Olympics men's marathon.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Team Great Britain Athlete Rose Harvey Reveals She Completed Her Marathon Event at Paris Olympics 2024 Despite Suffering Stress Fracture to Her Femur (LatestLY) Team Great Britain runner Rose Harvey completed the 2024 Paris Olympics women's marathon with a broken leg.
		'You chose the wrong man': Snubbed marathon runner Lisa Weightman's coach takes swipe after Olympics saga (Wide World of Sports) The coach of snubbed Australian marathon runner Lisa Weightman, who would have seen her fifth Olympics, made a swipe at Athletics Australia for its selection.
		Team Great Britain Athlete Rose Harvey Reveals She Completed Her Marathon Event at Paris Olympics 2024 Despite Suffering Stress Fracture to Her Femur (LatestLY) Team Great Britain marathon runner Rose Harvey completed the race with a broken leg.
		Peres Jepchirchir reveals why marathon title defense flopped at the Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) The hills and the heat proved too much for Peres Jepchirchir who unsuccessfully defended her title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	News From: Monday, August 12, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri recounts the moment she knew Sifan Hassan would win Olympic marathon (Pulse Sports) Hellen Obiri knew in the last 800m that Sifan Hassan, just fresh from her bronze finish in both the 5,000m and 10,000m, had it in her to sprint to a win in the marathon.