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Abu Dhabi Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Adnoc Abu Dhabi Marathon returns for fifth race and aims for record runner numbers (The National News) The 2023 Abu Dhabi Marathon will be held on December 16 with a record number of 23,000 participants in all its distances.
Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 Marathon Guide: Baltimore Running Festival information (WBAL TV) Here is a comprehensive guide to the 2023 Baltimore Marathon on Saturday, October 14.
Bengaluru Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Anish Thapa, Jyoti Gawate emerge champions in Bengaluru Marathon (News Drum) Anish Thapa won the 2023 Bengaluru Marathon in 2:18:06 while Jyoti Gawate won the women's race in 3:08:53.
Berlin Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Sifan Hassan snubbed by World Athletics for Women's Athlete of the Year (Canadian Running) Tigist Assefa is the only marathon runner nominated for the World Athletics Women's Athlete of the Year.
Chester Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners feel the heat in MBNA Chester Marathon (the leader) Marshall Smith won the 2023 Chester Marathon in 2:21:32 while Naomi Mitchell won the women's race in 2:41:21.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 13, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kelvin Kiptum admits he is yet to receive a congratulatory message from Eliud Kipchoge (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum is still to receive a congratulatory message from Eliud Kipchoge whose marathon world record he toppled at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum will battle it out for the Men's World Athlete of the Year Award with 10 other athletes, including world 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles (Pulse Sports) Kevin Kiptum has been nominated for the World Athletics Men's Athlete of the Year.
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Training/ Health
		Nike to release record-breaking Alphafly 3 in January 2024 (Canadian Running) Nike Alphafly 3, the shoes worn by Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago Marathon in his record breaking run, will be released by Nike in January 2024.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Elizabeth Waywell shatters two Canadian masters records at Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Elizabeth Waywell set the Canadian W65 marathon record of 3:14:18 and the national W65 women's half-marathon record of 1:35:01.
		Kelvin Kiptum receives hero's welcome in Elgeyo Marakwet county as he returns home after Chicago Marathon heroics (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum returns to Elgeyo Marakwet county, the 'County of Champions', encouraging runners to run clean and warning those who offer banned substances to stay out of the place.
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top Canadians at the 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the list of top Canadian men and women at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
		The millions government handed Kelvin Kiptum for breaking marathon record (Pulse Sports) Kelvin Kiptum was awarded Ksh5 million by the Government of Kenya for his world record breaking run at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The mysterious shoe that propelled Kelvin Kiptum to setting a new world record in Chicago (Pulse Sports) The shoe worn by Kelvin Kiptum during his Chicago Marathon run is a Nike prototype which the World Athletics has approved for developmental use.
	News From: Sunday, October 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Post-race Interview: Kelvin Kiptum, 2023 Chicago Marathon winner (NBC 5 Chicago) A post-race interview with the new marathon world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum.
		Kiptum Shatters 2:01 Barrier at Chicago Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, 23, set a marathon world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35.
		Kelvin Kiptum smashes world record at Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) After 24 years, the world marathon record set by Eliud Kipchoge was broken by Kelvin Kiptum on his third only marathon in 2:00:35.
		Sifan Hassan destroys Chicago Marathon course record (Canadian Running) Sifan Hassan broke the women's race course record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:13:44.
	News From: Saturday, October 7, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		26 couples tie the knot hours before running in the Chicago Marathon (NBC 5 Chiacago) 26 couples married at The Wrigley Building before running the 2023 Chicago Marathon.
Columbus Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The life-changing journey for a Columbus Marathon runner (NBC4i.com) The 2023 Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 15, will recognize the Lashutka Spirit Award winners, among them Justin Boggs.
Grand Rapids Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U of M Health West Grand Rapids Marathon Celebrates 20th Year (Fox 17 West Michigan) The 2023 Grand Rapids Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 15.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Saturday, October 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: 30th Eversource Hartford Marathon (Hartford Courant) Alex Norstrom won the 2023 Hartford Marathon in 2:16:53 while Jenna Gigliotti won the women's race in 2:44:08.
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What to know about the 2023 Hartford Marathon (NBC Connecticut) Here are key information about the 2023 Hartford Marathon on Saturday, October 14.
Kansas City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 12, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners lacing up for the Garmin Kansas City Marathon (Fox 4) The 2023 Kansas City Marathon will be held on October 21.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Beach Marathon returns this weekend, expecting largest attendance since pandemic (Long Beach Post) The 2023 Long Beach Marathon will be held this Sunday, October 15, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
	News From: Saturday, October 7, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Long Beach Marathon ready to dash away, leaving the COVID era behind (Press-Telegram) The 2023 Long Beach Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 15, with 17,000 runners for all distances.
Maratona de Lisboa
	News From: Sunday, October 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Organisers happy with Lisbon marathon/ half marathon results (Portugal resident) Birhan Tesfaye won the 2023 Maratona de Lisboa in 2:09.31 while Aberu Mulisa won the women's race.
Melbourne Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		69-year-old Eric Heine set to run his 33rd Melbourne Marathon (The Senior) Eric Heine will run Melbourne Marathon for the 33rd time on Sunday, October 15.
Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 9, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sunday's Mohawk Hudson River Marathon, images (11 photos) (The Daily Gazette) A gallery of of photos taken during the 2023 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon on Sunday, October 8.
		Alexander Grout wins Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (Times Union) Lawyer Alexander Grout won the 2023 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in 2:31:55 while Christine Myers won the women's race in 3:00:08.
	News From: Sunday, October 8, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grout, Myers winners at Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (The Daily Gazette) Alex Grout won the 2023 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in 2:31:55 while Christine Myers won the women's race in 3:00:09.