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Berlin Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		No clash with election: Berlin Marathon 2025 postponed (ASB Zeitung) The 2025 Berlin Marathon will be held on September 21.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Catherine Ndereba: The marathon great who opened the door for Kenya's female runners (Pulse Sports) Four-time Boston Marathon champion Catherine Ndereba talked about her legendary running career.
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Boston Marathon champion gets seven year doping ban (Canadian Running) 2019 Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono was handed a seven-year ban for doping and tampering with evidence, starting July 2022.
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon legend Catherine Ndereba finally explains why she retired unconventionally (Pulse Sports) Considered as one of the greatest women marathoners, Catherine Ndereba, four-time Boston Marathon winner and two-time Chicago Marathon champion, disclosed she refused to undergo surgery for her injury and instead opted to retire in 2012.
Catalina Marathon
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sustainability certification confirmed for Catalina Island Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Catalina Island Marathon in March received silver certification from the Council of Responsible Sport for, among others, a cupless race, medals of sustainable materials, "leave no trace behind" pledge from runners and more.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Japan's Nakamura smashes Gold Coast Marathon women's record, Kenya's Kattam wins men's title (Barron News-Shield) Kattam of Kenya won the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon while Nakamura of Japan won the women's race in a record-shattering time.
	News From: Sunday, July 7, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands of runners compete in the 2024 42km Gold Coast Marathon (Gold Coast Bulletin) Timothy Kattam from Kenya won the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon in 2:08 while Yuki Nakamura from Japan won the women's race in 2:24:22.
	News From: Friday, July 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gold Coast Marathon 2024: Event Information, schedule, Course, timings and where to watch (sportskeeda) Here is a complete guide - course, schedule and more - to the 2024 Gold Coast Marathon on Sunday, July 7.
Jersey Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Extraordinary runners prepare for 2024 Standard Chartered Jersey Marathon (ChannelEye) Here are some runners who are preparing for the 2024 Jersey Marathon on October 6.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Charity Ballot for TCS London Marathon returns for 2025 (UK Fundraising) UK-registered charities will have a chance to secure a place in the 2025 London Marathon with the Charity Ballot from July 11 to August 1.
MISH Waterfront Marathon, Half & 10K
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		MISH Events seeks volunteers for Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K races (TV 6) The 2024 MISH Waterfront Marathon on Saturday, July 13, needs volunteers.
Muddy River Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Heartland organizations receive donations from Muddy River Marathon (12 KFVS) The 2024 Muddy River Marathon in May raised and donated $28,000 to four different organizations.
Nairobi Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Standard Chartered unveils plans for 2024 Nairobi Marathon (Pulse Sports) Preparations for the 2024 Nairobi Marathon on October 27 are now underway.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Here's why your friend hates running (and how to fix it) (Canadian Running) Here are the basic reasons why some people steer clear of running - and how they can be easily fixed.
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Training/ Health
		When to visit your athletic therapist (Canadian Running) Runners should see their athletic therapist for maintenance, before anything is wrong.
	News From: Friday, July 5, 2024
		Training/ Health
		Why does humidity makes running harder? (Canadian Running) Here is the science why temperature and humidity impact running performance.
		Anti-Doping Agency reveals details leading to suspension of top Brazilian athlete caught in Kenya (Pulse Sports) Brazilian athlete Graziele Zarri, who is training in Eldoret with husband Daniel Nascimento the only Brazilian qualified for the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was suspended over doping charges.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Legacy of the 1896 Olympic Marathon: Greece's Spyros Louis and Australia's Edwin Flack (Neos Kosmos) The first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 gave the world the marathon runners Greek Spyros Louis and Australian Edwin Flack.
		Omega and the Olympics: Timekeeping's longest marathon (The Business Times) Since 1932, Omega has been the Olympic Games' official timekeeper, improving timekeeping of events through the years.
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Training/ Health
		French marathon runner Frere suspended for two years (RTL Today) French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, chosen for the 2024 Paris Olympics, was banned for two years after breaching anti-doping rules.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		French marathoner named to Olympic team gets two-year doping ban (Canadian Running) French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, named to represent France in the 2024 Paris Olympics, was banned for two years after missing three doping tests.
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		These BYU athletes will be competing in the Olympics (Deseret News) These are the marathoners from Brigham Young University who will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Conner Mantz (USA), Clayton Young (USA) and Rory Linkletter (Canada).
		Paris 2024 Olympics: Nicola Olyslager Headlines 75-Member Australian Athletics Team - Full List (Olympics News) These marathoners will represent Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics: Brett Robinson, Patrick Tiernan and Liam Adams for the men; Sinead Diver, Genevieve Gregson and Jessica Stenson.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Thursday, July 11, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Irish Athletics Team Officially Selected for Team Ireland at Paris 2024 (Olympics.ie) Marathon runner Fionnuala McCormack will become the first Irish woman to compete in five Olympic Games on August 11.
	News From: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Confirmed! Brigid Kosgei out of Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) Brigid Kosgei withdrew from the 2024 Paris Olympics due to injury concerns.
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Job not done yet, says Gerda Steyn as Olympic marathon preparation begins in earnest (IOL) Gerda Steyn, who will represent South Africa in the 2024 Paris Olympics, is now preparing for the women's marathon.
Reykjavik Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 12, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Great interest in the Reykjavik Marathon (iceland monitor) The 2024 Reykjavik Marathon on its 40th run will be held on August 24.
Rwenzori Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon organizers announce strategic partnership with Rotary cancer run (Kawowo Sports) The 2024 Mt Rwenzori Marathon partners with Rotary Cancer Run and aims to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer.
Shanghai International Marathon
	News From: Monday, July 8, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Shanghai Marathon solicits designs for medals (Shine) The 2024 Shanghai Marathon is now open to accept medal designs for its race later in the year.
Soweto Marathon
	News From: Friday, July 5, 2024
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Khonkhobe cockily sets sights on Soweto Marathon (IOL) The 2024 Soweto Marathon will be held on November 5.