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26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The DONNA Foundation Announces 2024 DONNA Marathon Weekend (904 Happy Hour) The 2024 DONNA Marathon will be held on February 4.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge On What's Next After His Boston Marathon Disappointment (Citius Mag) Eliud Kipchoge is still dreaming of winning all six World Marathon Majors, including Boston Marathon.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Saturday, July 1, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ruth Chepng'etich still has eyes trained on marathon world record after falling 14 seconds short (Pulse Sports) Two-time Chicago Marathon champion Ruth Chepng'etich hopes to break the marathon world record at the 2024 event.
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Moments: Executive director Carey Pinkowski (NBC 5 Chicago) Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski is excited to welcome the 45,000+ participants to the event this year.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grandma's Marathon receives award for safety precautions during 2021 event (Northern News Now) Grandma's Marathon received the 2023 Facility of Merit Award for its enhanced safety measures during the return to an in-person event amid the pandemic in 2021.
London Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		JustGiving announces donation boost for London Marathon fundraisers (UK Fundraising) JustGiving promised to give £5 to each of the first 5,000 fundraising pages created on its platform for the 2024 London Marathon.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Reimer top Manitoban finisher in annual marathon (The Carillon) Steffan Reimer was second in the 2023 Manitoba Marathon on June 18, the top Manitoban finisher in 2:32.
Marathon Nha Trang
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VnExpress Marathon Nha Trang 2023 reveals shirt designs (VnExpress) Have a first look at the shirt for the 2023 Marathon Nha Trang on August 13.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Sunday, July 2, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei to run debut marathon in Valencia (Canadian Running) Joshua Cheptegei, world recordholder for 5,000 and 10,000 meter distance, will run his marathon debut in the 2023 Valencia Marathon.
Missoula Marathon
	News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon runners conquer courses, celebrate victories (NBC Montana) Mark Messmer won the 2023 Missoula Marathon in 2:22:25 while Kathryn Landau-Olmstead won the women's race in 2:47:16.
		Photos: Missoula Marathon 2023 (Montana Standard) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Missoula Marathon on Sunday, June 25.
Mont Blanc Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bloodied runner finishes fifth at Marathon du Mont-Blanc despite grisly fall (Canadian Trail Running) It was a bloody fifth place finish for Norway's Sylvia Nordskar after faceplanting in the last three kilometers to the finish line.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Australian entrepreneur aims to create a doping-encouraged Olympics (Canadian Running) Aaron D'Souza plans to develop The Enhanced Games as an alternative to the Olympic Games where athletes can use performance-enhancing drugs.
		Training/ Health
		Improve your running posture with these habits at home (Canadian Running) Here are ways to improve your running posture at home, as this increases efficiency of movement during runs.
		Should you race in dark clothing? This viral video says no (Canadian Running) A viral video shows that there is a difference of 20C between dark and light colored outfits when subjected to the sun.
	News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
		Human Interest Story
		Deep dive into the history of the marathon and female fell running (Athletics Weekly) Here is a review of a group of books recently published on marathon and other running.
Olympics 2024 (Men)
	News From: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eliud Kipchoge reveals future plans: Racing for Olympic history and the fifth major marathon star (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge is now focused on becoming the first marathon runner to win three Olympic titles.
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kipchoge sets sights on third Olympic marathon crown (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge is now focused on securing a third Olympic marathon gold medal.
Olympics 2024 (Women)
	News From: Friday, June 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Orthodox marathon mum with her eye on the 2024 Olympics (The Jewish Chronicle) Beatie Deutsch, who hopes to represent Israel in the Paris Olympics, has an additional concern: that it doesn't fall on Shabbat.
Safaricom Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Imposter disqualified after winning Lewa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Philip Kigen, the 2023 champion of the Safaricom Marathon, was disqualified after another person competed in his place.
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mercy Kwambai reveals what fueled her to victory at Lewa Marathon (Pulse Sports) Mercy Kwambai revealed her motivation in winning the women's race of the 2023 Safaricom Marathon.
Soweto Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Soweto Marathon still hangs in the balance (Sunday World) Despite bickering among stakeholders, Athletics official Mandla Radebe assures runners this year's Soweto Marathon will push through.
Uhuru Classic Nairobi City Marathon
	News From: Friday, June 30, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Star athletes line up to take part in Nairobi marathon slated for this Sunday (People Daily Kenya) Brimin Misoi will defend his title this Sunday, July 2, at the 2023 Nairobi City Marathon.
Victoria Falls Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Industry players laud Econet Victoria Falls Marathon for boosting tourism growth (The Herald) The 2023 Victoria Falls Marathon on July 2, with participants from 50 countries, is an important component of the tourism growth in Zimbabwe.
	News From: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Victoria Falls Marathon: Lucrative prizes for Econet race (Chronicle) The 2023 Victoria Falls Marathon on July 1 offers this sets of prize money for winners.
Waterford Viking Marathon
	News From: Thursday, June 29, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Tipperary woman conquers the field in Waterford Viking Marathon (Ireland Live) Linda Grogan won the women's race of the Waterford Viking Marathon in 3:04:27.
	News From: Sunday, June 25, 2023
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Waterford Viking Marathon Results (WLR FM) Tudor Moldovan won the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon in 2.30.55 while Linda Grogan won the women's race in 3.04.27.
World Championships Men's Marathon 2023
	News From: Monday, June 26, 2023
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uganda Budapest championship marathon squads announced (New Vision) The Uganda Athletics Federation announced their lineup for the Budapest World Championship Marathon: Stephen Kissa, Victor Kiplangat and Adrew Rotich Kwenboi for the men; Rebecca Cheptegei, Mercyline Chelangat and Dorren Chesang for the women.