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Athens Marathon (Ohio)
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Athens (Ohio) Marathon: 'Love the way the community comes out to support this race' (The Athens Messenger) Zachariah Zimmerman won the 2023 Athens (Ohio) Marathon in 2:39:07 while Marina Martino won the women's race in 3:15:13.
Blue Ridge Marathon
	News From: Friday, April 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What you need to know ahead of the the Blue Ridge Marathon (WDBJ7.com) The 2023 Blue Ridge Marathon will be held this Saturday, April 22.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kipchoge says leg injury foiled Boston Marathon attempt (WBUR) Eliud Kipchoge talks about his foiled attempt to win the 2023 Boston Marathon.
		Were Black spectators unfairly policed at the Boston Marathon? (Canadian Running) A group of police lined up their bikes to block a group of mostly Black spectators at mile 21 and B.A.A. has agreed to meet with leaders of the Pioneers Run Crew.
	News From: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Emma Bates, 2nd fastest US woman in Boston Marathon history, credits her Minnesota "grittiness" for success (CBS News Minnesota) Emma Bates talks about her historic win at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
		Boston Marathon superlatives: Here are the official (and unofficial) 2023 winners (WBUR) Here are the winners of the 2023 Boston Marathon, including fastest Bostonians, tallest runner, best signs and more.
	News From: Monday, April 17, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Boston Marathon Sweep for Kenya's Chebet, Obiri (NBC Boston) Defending champion Evans Chebet of Kenya won the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:05:54 while Hellen Obiri won the women's race in 2:21:38.
		Chebet, Obiri Are 2023 Boston Marathon Champions (Race Results Weekly) Evans Chebet won the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:05:54 while Helen Obiri won the women's race in 2:21:38.
		These were the top American finishers in the Boston Marathon (CBS Boston) Scott Fauble was the first American male finisher at the 2023 Boston Marathon in 2:09:44 while Emma Bates was the first American female finisher in 2:22:10.
		127th Boston Marathon: Winners crowned as thousands embark on grueling 26.2-mile trek (Boston 25 News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17.
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Westfield's 104th Fighter Wing to flyover Boston Marathon (MassLive) Starting 8:55AM on Monday, the Massachusetts National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing will fly over the Boston Marathon route in tribute to those killed and injured in the bombings in 2013.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why is the Boston Marathon held on a Monday? The story behind Patriots Day (as) Boston Marathon has always been held on Patriots Day as part of its celebrations.
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		At Boston, Elite Men Get A Rare And Special Chance To Run Against Kipchoge (Race Results Weekly) 38 year-old double Olympic Marathon gold medalist, Eliud Kipchoge, is hoping to add his name to the Boston Marathon's prestigious winner's list while the rest of the men's elite field are savoring the chance to share the starting line with the greatest marathoner of all time.
		Boston Marathon preview: Edna Kiplagat chases her third victory (Canadian Running) Edna Kiplagat was awarded the 2021 title after the champion tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and she is now aiming for a third win this 2023.
		Low-flying helicopter to begin radiation detection flights over Boston Marathon route (CBS News Boston) Specialized helicopters for radiation sweeps will be flying over the Boston Marathon route in the next few days, a standard security procedure.
Elands Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners amped to conquer the Elands Marathon (Lowvelder) The 2023 Elands Marathon will be held this Saturday, April 22.
Hogeye Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lemmons wins men's, Burson-Segura wins women's portion of annual Hogeye Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Mason Lemmons won the 2023 Hogeye Marathon in 2:55.36 while Joy Burson-Segura won the women's race in 3:14:13.
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'Woo Pig Weekend' brings big bucks into Fayetteville (5 News Online) Local economy gets boosts from returning events like the Hogeye Marathon this weekend.
Hong Kong Marathon
	News From: Friday, April 14, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The annual Hong Kong Marathon is returning in January 2024 (Lifestyle Asia) The 2024 Hong Kong Marathon will be held on January 21.
Kalamazoo Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What you need to know about this weekend's marathon in Kalamazoo (MLive Michigan) Kalamazoo Marathon will be returning this Sunday, April 23, with a new course.
	News From: Saturday, April 15, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Health benefits of training for Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon races (News Channel 3) The 2023 Kalamazoo Marathon on April 23 will have the marathon distance back.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, April 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon strives to reduce its carbon footprint (Reuters) London Marathon Events partnered with the Council for Responsible Sport to measure the social and environmental impact of the 2023 London Marathon.
		Hassan Says That Marathon Debut In London Is All About The Journey (Race Results Weekly) Ethiopian-born Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan will have her marathon debut at the 2023 London Marathon on Sunday.
	News From: Thursday, April 20, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		London Marathon 2023: Preview, schedule, how to watch top runners in elite races and mass participation run (Olympics News) Here is a detailed guide to the 2023 London Marathon: elite runners, schedule, how to watch, and more.
		Farah Says Sunday's London Marathon Will Be His Last (Race Results Weekly) Four-time Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah, 40, will have his last marathon race at the 2023 London Marathon this Sunday, April 23.
	News From: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Natasha Wodak withdraws from 2023 London Marathon (Canadian Running) Natasha Wodak, Canadian women's marathon record holder, withdrew from the 2023 London Marathon due to sickness and injury.
	News From: Monday, April 17, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why this year's London Marathon runners could be the oldest ever (DailyMail.com) The 2023 London Marathon will have 315 runners over the age of 70.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Scenes from the 127th Boston Marathon (The Buffalo News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Boston Mrathon.
New Jersey Marathon
	News From: Friday, April 21, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nonbinary runners get their own division in N.J.'s newest marathon - with a $5K top prize (NJ.com) The 2023 New Jersey Marathon on Sunday, April 23, will have a nonbinary division with equal prize money to the male and female categories.
Newport Wales Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 16, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The best photos of Newport Wales Marathon 2023 (Wales247.co.uk) Dan Nash won the 2023 Newport Wales Marathon in 2:19:46 while Lizzie Dimond won the women's race in 2:49:36.