Marathon/Running News: 8/2/24 - 8/9/24

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News From: Friday, August 9, 2024
	Chicago Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum: The tragic loss of the marathon runner who was set to redefine the sport (Registro Pop) A fitting tribute to Kelvin Kiptum six months after his tragic death.
	Crater Lake Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Crater Lake Rim Runs canceled due to unhealthy air conditions (Herald and News) The 2024 Crater Lake Marathon was cancelled due to unhealthy air conditions from wildfires.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Saturdays Crater Lake Rim Run canceled for smoke concerns (Klamath Falls News) The 2024 Crater Lake Marathon was cancelled due to smoke concerns from wildfires.
	Ladakh Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Puma India becomes Official Sportswear Partner of 11th Ladakh Marathon (e4m) The 2024 Ladakh Marathon will be held on September 5, with Puma India as its official sportswear partner.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Islander Cam Levins steps to the start line for Olympic marathon (Times Colonist) Cam Levins' performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics is anybody's guess, giving his past history.
		Eliud Kipchoge vs Kenenisa Bekele: 5 things to know about epic Paris Olympics marathon course (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Paris Olympics marathon course will ultimately define who wins the race.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		South Africa: Marathon trio looking to make Paris impression (Team Africa News) The South African Olympic Team for women's marathon consists of the formidable Gerda Steyn, Irvette van Zyl and Cian Oldknow.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Thousands to compete on closed roads at Sunshine Coast Marathon festival as clock ticks down to 2032 (Sunshine Coast News) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 11, with expected 12,000 participants in all distances.
News From: Thursday, August 8, 2024
	Chattanooga Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration Now Open For The 2025 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (the pulse) The 2025 Chattanooga Marathon will be held on March 2.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		3 track workouts to turbocharge your training (Canadian Running) Here are 3 track workouts that will boost your sprint to the finish line.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Benson Kipruto reveals two qualities he loves about Eliud Kipchoge ahead of marathon duel (Pulse Sports) Benson Kipruto talked about his first Olympic Game representing Kenya and competing with his mentor and inspiration, Eliud Kipchoge.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris Olympics: Why Sifan Hassan is 'scared & nervous' over women's marathon (Pulse Sports) Sifan Hassan is stressing over her marathon run on Sunday after her 10,000m race on Saturday.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rwenzori Marathon to deploy two lead cars from CFAO Mobility (NewVision) The 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on August 24 partners with Toyota Uganda to provide two lead cars for the event.
News From: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
	Boring Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K Race Series (Estacada News) The 2024 Boring Marathon on September 15 will have a flatter course, looping through the half marathon route twice.
	Hyderabad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NMDC Hyderabad Marathon to be held on 24th and 25th August (Business News This Week) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon is set on Sunday, August 25.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympics-Paris prepares for night marathon with light and sound show for amateur runners (WIBQ) The 2024 Marathon Pour Tous, the Olympic marathon for the amateurs, will be held on the night of Saturday, August 10.
		Training/ Health
		Is runner's itch ruining your runs? (Canadian Running) Here are a few tips to preventing and treating runner's itch, the skin's reaction to sweat, heat or increased flood flow during physical activity.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympic Men's Marathon Odds and Prediction: Eliud Kipchoge Aims for Third Straight Gold Medal (everythingLubbock.com) Here's one person's assessment on who will win the 2024 Paris Olympic men's marathon.
	Ooredoo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ooredoo opens registration for 2025 Doha marathon (Doha News) Registration for the 2025 Ooredo Doha Marathon on January 17 is now open.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record numbers for this weekend's Sunshine Coast Marathon festival (Our Sunshine Coast) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 11.
News From: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
	Isle of Man Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Altenar supports Isle of Man Athletics volunteers ahead of second marathon sponsorship (European Gaming) The 2024 Isle of Man Marathon on Sunday, August 11, continues to have the sponsorship and support of Altenar for its volunteers.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tecno Mobile Celebrates Marathon Maestro and Brand Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge (Capital Sports) A tribute to Eliud Kipchoge from Tecno Mobile for his upcoming Paris Olympic marathon race.
		Training/ Health
		Is the Olympic village sabotaging Olympians? (Canadian Running) The Olympic village, without air conditioners, with cardboard beds and shortages of food, is not conducive to maximize performances at The Games and some athletes seek other accommodations.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Paris 2024 athletics: Men's Olympic marathon preview, full schedule and how to watch live (Olympics News) Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympics Men's Marathon race on Saturday, August 10.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sifan Hassan says she thought about Olympic marathon during 5,000m final (Canadian Running) Sifan Hassan finished one race with two more races to go, including the marathon, at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
		How to watch the women's marathon at Paris 2024 online for free (mashable) How to livestream the Olympic women's marathon on August 11 2am ET.
	Runaway Noosa Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Noosa marathon entries open (Noosa Today) Registration for the 2025 Runaway Noosa Marathon on May 24 is now open.
News From: Monday, August 5, 2024
	Angkor Empire Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cambodia holds int'l marathon at UNESCO (United News of India) Cambodian Van Pheara won the 2024 Angkor Empire Marathon in 2:40:51 while Irish runner Caitriona Jennings won the women's race in 3:05:43.
		Cambodia holds int'l marathon at Angkor Archaeological Park (VietnamPlus) A Cambodian won the 2024 Angkor Empire Marathon in 2:40:51 while an Irish runner won the women's race in 3:05:43.