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Air Force Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration opens for 2022 Air Force Marathon (WDTN)
Race Director, Brandon Hough, talked about registration for the 2022 Air Force Marathon and training tips.
 
Berlin Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Destination Sport Experiences partners with 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon (Endurance.Biz)
Destination Sport Experiences added the 2022 Berlin Marathon on September 25 to its travel portfolio.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Human Interest Story
   Boston Marathon fixture Spencer the golden retriever undergoes chemotherapy for terminal cancer (WCVB 5)
Golden retriever Spencer, a fixture at the Boston Marathon, is recovering well after chemo treatments.
 
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Kelowna's Olympian selected to run in the 2022 Boston Marathon elite women's field (Kelowna Capital News)
Malindi Elmore, who holds the Canadian marathon record of 2:24:50, will be among the elite women's field in the 2022 Boston Marathon.
 
 News From: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Olympic medalist Molly Seidel, who has strong Boston ties, to run Boston Marathon; Des Linden is coming back (Boston Herald)
The 2022 Boston Marathon elite field will include Molly Seidel, Desiree Linden, Sara Hall, among others.
 
   Olympic Medalists Jepchirchir, Seidel Lead Boston Marathon Women's Elite Field (Race Results Weekly)
Boston Marathon organizers announced the women's elite field list for its 2022 event that includes Tokyo Olympic Marathon medalists Peres Jepchirchir (Gold) and Molly Seidel (Bronze).
 
Charleston Marathon
 News From: Friday, January 7, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   12th annual 'Charleston Marathon' cancelled due to rise in COVID-19 cases (Count on 2 News)
The 2022 Charleston Marathon on January 15 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
 
Colorado Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 6, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Colorado Marathon Registration Is Open (Colorado Runner)
The registration for the 2022 Colorado Marathon set on May 1 is now open.
 
Disney World Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Must-see moments from Walt Disney World's 2022 Marathon Weekend (Attractions Magazine)
Here are the highlights of the 2022 Disney World Marathon, from Brittany Charboneau who won the four races of the event to the sold out merchandise and other feel-good stories.
 
 News From: Monday, January 10, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Colorado runner wins all four races at Disney Marathon weekend (Canadian Running)
Brittany Charboneau is the first runner to win all four events at the 2022 Disney World Marathon weekend.
 
 News From: Sunday, January 9, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: Walt Disney World Marathon (WFTV 9)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2022 Disney World Marathon on Sunday, January 9.
 
   Walt Disney World Marathon brings runners from all over the world (Fox 35 Orlando)
Vanilson Neves, second-placer in the last 2 past events, won the 2022 Disney World Marathon while Brittany Charboneau, who won the other 3 races, won the women's race.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 6, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Photos: Every 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise Item with Prices at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (WDW News Today)
Here are photos and prices of items sold for the 2022 Disney World Marathon weekend.
 
Fukuoka Int'l Open Marathon Championship
 News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   What would Jerome Drayton's marathon time be with today's shoe technology? (Canadian Running)
The analysis why factoring in today's shoe technology, Jerome Dayton's record (2:10:09) would have withstood the threat from Cam Levins (2:09:25).
 
Houston Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 10, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Chevron Houston Marathon 2022 marks debut of Memorial Park tunnels as part of runners' route (ABC 13 Eyewitness News)
The route of the 2022 Houston Marathon includes the tunnel built for Memorial Park's Land Bridge scheduled to open in spring.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 6, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   This is what the Houston Marathon is saying about COVID-19, masks and more (Click 2 Houston)
Houston Marathon remains scheduled to be held on January 16, with additional health safety measures.
 
Lincoln Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 6, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Registration opens Saturday for Lincoln Marathon (Lincoln Journal Star)
Registration for the 2022 Lincoln Marathon set on May 1 opens this Saturday, January 8.
 
Louisiana Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 10, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Louisiana Marathon returns for 11th year (brproud.com)
The 2022 Louisiana Marathon is set on Sunday, January 16.
 
Miami Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Life Time Miami Marathon Seeks Volunteers to Assist Runners on Feb. 6, 2022 (Miami Community News)
The 2022 Miami Marathon on February 6 is offering volunteers with perks of shirts, food and drinks, even donations.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 6, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   20th Anniversary of Miami Marathon Next Month (NBC 6 South Florida)
Founder Frankie Ruiz encouraged runners to participate in the Miami Marathon on February 6.
 
New York City Marathon
 News From: Friday, January 7, 2022
  Training/ Health
   Stephanie Bruce announces retirement after 2022 season (Canadian Running)
Stephanie Bruce, who placed 10th at the 2021 New York City Marathon, announced her retirement after being diagnosed with a congenital heart condition.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Training/ Health
   How to train for your first marathon (Athletics Weekly)
Here are the top tips to prepare for your first marathon.
 
 News From: Friday, January 7, 2022
  Human Interest Story
   The Marathon: Its Long History & Where To Find The Best Events (The Travel)
A short but detailed history of the marathon and a list of the world's best marathon events.
 
 News From: Wednesday, January 5, 2022
  Human Interest Story
   Hansen donates to MOWA the shoes she wore in barrier-breaking marathon run (Museum of World Athletics)
Jacqueline Hansen donated the shoes she wore in Eugene in 1975 when she posted the 2:38:19 world record.
 
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
 News From: Saturday, January 8, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Runners gather to begin training for Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon (Oklahoma News 4)
Runners are getting ready for the 2022 Oklahoma City Marathon on April 24.
 
Olympics 2020 (Men)
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eliud Kipchoge confirms he will go for a third Olympic marathon gold at Paris 2024 (Olympics News)
Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge revealed ambition to become the first man to win three Olympic gold medals in the marathon.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   On this day in 1873, Olympic legend Spyridon Louis was born (Greek City Times)
Spyridon Louis, 1896 Olympic champion in marathon, was born on January 12, 1873.
 
Redding Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Redding Marathon returns Sunday for the first time since the pandemic (KRCR TV)
The 2022 Redding Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 16.
 
Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Arizona returns to Valley of the Sun (Endurance.Biz)
The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 16.
 
Santa Clarita Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 10, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Santa Clarita Marathon cancelled amid COVID-19 concerns (Los Angeles Daily News)
The 2022 Santa Clarita Marathon on February 12 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
 

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