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Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Saturday, October 9, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds Participate In Baltimore Running Festival Saturday (CBS 13 Baltimore) Jeremy Ardanuy won the Baltimore Marathon in 2:26:49 while Joanna Hayes won the women's race in 3:10:11.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 15, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In The Long Run, Edna Kiplagat Is The Winner (Race Results Weekly) Edna Kiplagat finished second in the women's race of the 2021 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:25:09.
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Are you ready for the 2022 Boston Marathon? Here's what they learned from Monday's event. (MetroWest Daily News) Here are the lessons learned from the fall marathon that would serve well in the coming spring 2022 Boston Marathon.
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Here's What Happened To The Lost Buses At The Boston Marathon (algulf.net) The 2021 Boston Marathon went smoothly, except for the buses that did not reach their drop-off spot at the start.
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Incredible Photos Of Boston Marathoner's Joy And Pain As They Cross The Finish Line (BuzzFeed News) A gallery of photos taken of Boston Marathon finishers this Monday.
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top Canadian results from the 125th Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Thomas Toth and Brittany Moran led the Canadian runners in the 2021 Boston Mararthon.
		Photos: Scenes from the Boston Marathon (WBUR) This is a gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021.
		Kipruto, Kipyokei Win Boston Marathon in Dramatic Races (Race Results Weekly) Benson Kipruto won the 2021 Boston Marathon in 2:09:51 while Diana Kipyokei won the women's race in 2:24:45.
		Benson Kipruto Of Kenya Wins Boston Marathon Men's Race (CBS Boston) Benson Kipruto won the 2021 Boston Marathon in 2:09:51.
Boulderthon Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Inaugural Boulderthon runs through Boulder (Denver Post) Here is a gallery pf photos taken during the 2021 Boulderthon Marathon on October 10.
Cape Town Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mokoka, Steyn line up as firm favourites for SA marathon titles (SuperSport) Stephen Mokoka and Gerda Steyn lead the elite athletes participating in the 2021 Cape Town Marathon on Sunday, October 17.
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Cape Town Marathon: Mother City ready to roll out blue carpet (The South African) The 2021 Cape Town Marathon is set this Sunday, October 17, with 9,000 expected runners.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chepngetich, Tura Win Warm and Windy Chicago Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich and Ethiopia's Seifu Tura won the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the first in-person edition of an Abbott World Marathon Majors event to be held in the United States in nearly two years.
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon: 10 Remarkable Facts, Stories From This Year's Race (NBC 5 Chicago) Seifu Tura won the 2021 Chicago Marathon in 2:06:12 while Ruth Chepngetich won the women's race in 2:22:31.
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Coastal Delaware Running Festival Highlights This Weekend's Selection of Autumn Events (Cape Gazette) The 2021 Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon is set this Sunday, November 14.
Colfax Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Denver Colfax Marathon brings celebration and road closures this weekend (Fox 31) The 2021 Colfax Marathon this Sunday, October 17, brings celebration as the first major event in Denver since the pandemic.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dallas Marathon Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Mayor Eric Johnson (NBC DFW) Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson will host an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dallas Marathon, set on December 12.
Eden Project Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Young runner with cancer wins Eden Project marathon (Cornwall Live) Luke Grenfell-Shaw won the 2021 Eden Project Marathon in2.45.27 while Pippa Ebel, won the women's race in 3.25.08.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Plenty of energy with return of Eversource Marathon and Half Marathon (Collinsville Press) Alex Norstrom won the 2021 Hartford Marathn while Christine Myers won the women's race.
	News From: Saturday, October 9, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Coventry's Alex Norstrom wins the Eversource Hartford Marathon, Christine Myers of New York is the women's winner (Hartford Courant) Alex Norstrom won the 2021 Hartford Marathon in 2:20:40 while Christine Myers won the women's race in 2:48.34.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon fully leans into planning despite uncertain future (Hawaii Public Radio) The 2021 Honolulu Marathon remains scheduled to be held on December 12, with safety measures in place, including up to 500 participants only.
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 12, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Married Couple Who 'Cheated' In London Marathon 'Truly Sorry' (LADBible.com) Monika Czarnecka and her husband Piotr ran the 2021 London Marathon with the same bib number.
Long Beach Marathon
	News From: Saturday, October 9, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In Pictures: Long Beach Marathon returns after a year hiatus (Long Beach Post) Kenneth Richardson won the 2021 Long Beach Marathon in 2:27:20.76 while Bonnie Axman Keating won the women's race in 2:49:25.37.
Lubbock Mayor's Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mayor's Marathon to take place on Halloween Sunday, October 31 (Everything Lubbock) The 2021 Lubbock Mayor's Marathon will be held on October 31.
Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon)
	News From: Sunday, October 10, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Annual Madison Marathon to close streets across city on Sunday (WGLR) The 2021 Madison Marathon is set on Sunday, November 14.
Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Grueling efforts to finish Mohawk Hudson River Marathon (Times Union) Dylan Gearinger won the 2021 Mohawk Hudson River Marathon in 2:20:22 while Jenny Goswami won the women's race in 2:44:55.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, October 13, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Kenyan Star Tirop Found Dead In Her Home (Race Results Weekly) Agnes Jebet Tirop, who finished fourth in the Tokyo Olympics 5000m, was found stabbed to death in her home, allegedly by her husband.
	News From: Saturday, October 9, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Olympic Marathon Runner Maria Polyzou Confesses - "My father raped me from the age of 11" (Greek City Times) Greek marathon runner Maria Polyzou talked about her struggles in her autobiography, "Do Not Give Up".
Philadelphia Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 11, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners must be vaccinated for Philly Marathon, organizers say (The Philadelphia Inquirer) Participants of the 2021 Philadelphia Marathon in November are required to be vaccinated and proof of negative COVID tests will not be accepted.
Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 14, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Savannah mayor OKs Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, large outdoor events (WSAV) Savannah Mayor Van Johnson gave the go signal for the holding of the 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon on November 6, with safety measures in place.