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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Air Force Marathon Noise Notice: Fireworks at marathon opening ceremonies (2 News wdtn.com) Fireworks and military flyovers are scheduled for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Air Force Marathon on Saturday, September 16.
Akron Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		21st Akron Marathon scheduled for this month; How to watch the race (cleveland.com) Here is the best way to watch the 2023 Akron Marathon on September 30.
Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The races are on at the capitol grounds for the Bismarck Marathon (kxnet.com) The 2023 Bismarck marathon on Saturday, September 16, will start and end on the capitol grounds.
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bismarck Marathon weekend starts Thursday (kxnet.com) The 2023 Bismarck will be held this Saturday, September 16.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 16, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record-breaking registration numbers reported for 2024 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2024 Boston Marathon received more than 33,000 applicants.
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for 128th Boston Marathon opens, some technical difficulties reported (NBC 10 Boston) Registration for the 2024 Boston Marathon, which opened Monday, experienced technical difficulties.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top 5 Mo Farah career moments (Canadian Running) Mo Farah ended his running career last Sunday with these highlights, including his 2018 Chicago Marathon win that set the British national record.
Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
	News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Meadville's Hans Wentz, Ohio resident Alysia Rogers win Erie Marathon at Presque Isle (GoErie.com) Hans Wentz won the 2023 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle in 2:36:38 while Alysia Rogers won the women's race in 2:49.38.
Georgina Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Weekend recap: Canadian Running staffer wins Ontario's Georgina Marathon (Canadian Running) Cory Nagler won the 2023 Georgina Marathon in 2:39:23 while Madeleine Davidson won the women's race in 2:51:01.
Green Bay Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 15, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cellcom Green Bay Marathon fuels local charities with $50,000 donation (Fox 11 News) The 2023 Green Bay Marathon in May raised $50,000 for its three charity partners: Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Greater Green Bay YMCA and New Community Shelter.
Jungfrau Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Dutch climatologists take on the Jungfrau in a battle against melting glaciers in the Alps (Aviation Analysis) A group of ten Dutch climate experts participated in the 2023 Jungfrau Marathon to call attention to the melting glaciers.
Logan Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Johnson, Paulson break records at TOU Marathon (HJ News) Preston Johnson won the 2023 Top of Utah Logan Marathon in 2:26:09while Ashley Paulson won the women's race i2:53:06.
	News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Cytiva Top of Utah Marathon set for Saturday (CacheValleyDaily.com) The 2023 Top of Utah Logan Marathon on Saturday September 16, will have a new course that starts and ends at the Historic Center Street.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Friday, September 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cheptegei combines forces with top Dutch coach for Valencia Marathon (Pulse Sports) Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei is now training for the 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3 in the Kapchorwa camp with his Dutch coach Addy Ruiter.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Zdeno Chara Training For The New York City Marathon (BostonHockeyNow.com) Former Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who conquered Boston Marathon earlier, will now run the 2023 New York City Marathon on November 5.
North Pole Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Paradise Valley resident completes North Pole Marathon (Daily Independent) Melissa Kullander became the first American to win the women's race of the North Pole Marathon last held August 16 in 5:24:39.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Friday, September 15, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		New prison marathon documentary chronicles San Quentin's 1,000 Mile Club (Canad) Documentary film "26.2 To Life" chronicles the story of the San Quentin Marathon, a November race within the maximum-security prison.
	News From: Thursday, September 14, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Brazilian runner breaks Guinness World Record with 366 consecutive marathons (Canadian Running) Hugo Farias, a Brazilian ultrarunner, set a new Guinness World Record for the most consecutive marathon runs at 366.
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Allyson Felix has created a runner just for women (Canadian Running) The most decorated female Olympian, Allyson Felix, unveiled a women's performance runner for the shoe brand Saysh she co-founded.
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		'Pocket rocket': Rolling back the years as Vivian Cheruiyot turns 40 (Pulse Sports) Vivian Cheruiyot turned 40 amidst well wishes from fans, promising more to come in her running career.
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		102-year-old war veteran becomes oldest man to finish a half-marathon (Canadian Running) Bill Cooksey, 102, completed the Great North Run Half Marathon in 5:41.
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Trailer for Doc '26.2 to Life' About the San Quentin Prison Marathon (FirstShowing.net) '26.2 to Life' is an award-winning documentary about the San Quentin Prison Marathon.
		Training/ Health
		Nail your race pace with these tips (Canadian Running) Here are some tips for runners on how to get their personal best time on the course.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why top Kenyan marathoners snubbed World Championships millions but are jostling for zero money Olympics ticket (Pulse Sports) While the World Championships offers cash prizes, the prestige from winning in the Olympics translates into four years of lucrative offers.
Pikes Peak Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Two of world's 'most extreme' foot races coming soon to Pikes Peak (Pikes Peak Courier) The 2023 Pikes Peak Marathon, one of the two most difficult foot races in the world, will be held this Sunday, September 17.
Portland Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Former Portland Marathon president apologizes for tax evasion, acknowledges he altered records: 'I did wrong' (Oregon Live) Former Portland Marathon president Lester V. Smith Jr., 83, was sentenced to three years probation with eight months of home detention for the more than $1.2 million embezzlement scheme that destroyed the nonprofit organizer.
Regina Queen City Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 11, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		World-Record Holder Kyle Gieni Conquers Queen City Marathon on Wheelchair, Eyes Potential Guinness Record (West Island Blog) Logan Roots won the 2023 Regina Queen City Marathon in 2:32:15.
	News From: Sunday, September 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands afoot at Queen City Marathon (Global News) The 2023 Queen City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 10.
RUNFEST Richmond Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Richmond Runfest apologises after cancelling marathon with 1,000 runners still on course (Evening Standard) Organizers of the 2023 RUNFEST Richmond Marathon apologized for cancelling the marathon due to the sweltering heat.
Sydney Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fears for 17,000 runners at Sydney Marathon with city hit by smoke haze and a heatwave on the way (Mail Online) The 2023 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, September 17, faces two climate-related challenges: smoke haze from bushfire backburning and the warmest weather since April.