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26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
 News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   DONNA Marathon Weekend Returns -- In-Person and Virtually, February 4-6 (curetoday.com)
The 2022 DONNA Marathon remains scheduled to be held on February 6.
 
Auckland Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 20, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   ASB Auckland Marathon to celebrate its 30th anniversary (United News of India)
The 2022 Auckland Marathon remains scheduled to be held on January 23, with safety measures in place.
 
Beachy Head Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Beachy Head Marathon powered by Eventrac (Endurance.Biz)
Eventrac will provide registration, management and marketing solutions to the 2022 Beachy Head Marathon on October 23.
 
Boston Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2022 Boston Marathon jacket revealed (Canadian Running)
Here is the first look at the 2022 Boston Marathon jacket.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Seven Of The Last Eight Men's Champions To Run 2022 Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Organizers of the Boston Marathon announced a men's elite field today that includes seven of the last eight race winners for the 2022 event on April 18.
 
   Kenenisa Bekele headlines fastest men's elite field ever in Boston (Canadian Running)
Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele, with his 2:01:41 run that ranks as the second-fastest in history, leads the 2022 Boston Marathon elite men's field.
 
Buffalo Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Buffalo Marathon - Memorial Day Weekend (WGRZ)
The 2022 Buffalo Marathon is scheduled on May 29.
 
Houston Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 20, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   She finished a marathon in record time. She now hopes to inspire others. (6 News Richmond)
Keira D'Amato talked about her record-shattering race and her hope to inspire others.
 
   D'Amato's Marathon Win Earns Her USATF Athlete Of The Week Honors (USATF.org)
USATF recognized D'Amato as Athlete of the Week for her 2:19:12 run at the 2022 Houston Marathon.
 
 News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Beautiful, emotional and surreal: Keira D'Amato soaks in record-setting marathon performance (Danville Register & Bee)
Keira D'Amato talked about her journey and experience in setting the American marathon record for women in 2:19.12.
 
 News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Record-Breaking Day For D'Amato, Hall In Houston (Race Results Weekly)
Keira D'Amato and Sara Hall broke the American records for the marathon and half-marathon, respectively, at the 2022 Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Half-Marathon. D'Amato broke Deena Kastor's 16 year-old USA and North American record of 2:19:36, clocking 2:19:12. Hall broke Molly Huddle's USA and North American record of 1:07:25 set in Houston in 2018, running 1:07:15. Hall finished a distant second to Kenya's Vicoty Chepngeno who ran the fastest-ever half-marathon in North America at 1:05:03.
 
   Keira D'Amato breaks American marathon record in Houston (Canadian Running)
Keira D'Amato finishing in 2:19:12 at the 2022 Houston Marathon broke the 16-year-old marathon record, 2:19:36, set by Deena Kastor in 2006.
 
 News From: Friday, January 14, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Lara Goes Home For Marathon Debut In Houston (Race Results Weekly)
Frank Lara, a high school athlete at Strake Jesuit College Prep in Houston who went on to make the NCAA Track & Field Championships in the 10,000m three times, will run his debut marathon at the 2022 Houston Marathon.
 
 News From: Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   For elite North Jersey runner Roberta Groner, Houston Marathon could be a career milestone (northjersey.com)
Elite runner Roberta Groner is hoping to qualify for the Olympic trials and beat the U.S. women's master marathon record at the 2022 Houston Marathon this Sunday, January 16.
 
London Marathon
 News From: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher on What 2022 Will Bring (Access All Areas)
An interview with London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher on what to expect in 2022 for the running industry.
 
Louisiana Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 17, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Louisiana Marathon runners don't sweat cold conditions for 11th annual event (KSLA.com)
Christopher Free won the 2022 Louisiana Marathon in 2:38:56 while Rebecca Franco won the women's run in 3:18:19.
 
 News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Louisiana Marathon winner's journey to the finish line started 16 years ago on a hill in Ohio (The Advocate)
Christopher Free won the 2022 Louisiana Marathon in 2:38.
 
 News From: Friday, January 14, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Thousands of runners expected in Baton Rouge for Louisiana Marathon (WAFB 9)
The 2022 Louisiana Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 16.
 
Mankato Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2022 Mankato Marathon Registration Now Open (KTOE News)
Registration for the 2022 Mankato Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifier set on October 15, is now open.
 
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
 News From: Monday, January 17, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Maui Oceanfront Marathon returns (The Maui News)
Jerry White won the 2022 Maui Oceanfront Marathon in 2:56:52.
 
Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
 News From: Saturday, January 15, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   700 people participate in 26th Annual Run for Aviation (13wmaz.com)
The 2022 Museum of Aviation Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, January 15.
 
Odds And Ends
 News From: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
  Human Interest Story
   Athletics Canada CEO David Bedford retires over inappropriate tweets (Canadian Running)
Athletics Canada CEO David Bedford announced his retirement following discovery of his sexually inappropriate tweets while Mathieu Gentès took over as acting CEO.
 
 News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
  Human Interest Story
   Athletics Canada CEO facing scrutiny for inappropriate tweets (Canadian Running)
Athletics Canada held an emergency board meeting to discuss the inappropriate tweet messages of it CEO, David Bedford.
 
 News From: Friday, January 14, 2022
  Training/ Health
   Strava launches a game-changing update (Canadian Running)
Strava expanded its Maps tool to help runners plan their run - how to find restaurants, running stores and more while on the move.
 
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 13, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Listen while you run: OKC Memorial Marathon launches Run to Remember Podcast (Oklahoma News 4)
The 2022 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon launched its motivational podcasts every Thursday leading up to race day on April 24.
 
Redding Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Redding Marathon makes a comeback after pandemic pause (Action News Now)
The 2022 Redding News was successfully held on Sunday, January 16.
 
   Redding Marathon is back and local brings home the gold. (ABC 7 KRCR)
Blake Zufall won the 2022 Redding Marathon.
 
Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon
 News From: Sunday, January 16, 2022
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Phoenix marathoner crosses finish line with more than 60 people with disabilities (12 News)
The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, January 16.
 
Tokyo Marathon
 News From: Thursday, January 20, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Eliud Kipchoge has been invited to run Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running)
Tokyo Marathon organizing committee offered the two-time Olympic marathon gold medallist Eliud Kipchoge to run the race on March 6.
 
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
 News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2022
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   TCS becomes title sponsor and tech partner of Toronto Waterfront Marathon (Deccan Herald)
Tata Consultancy Services is the new title sponsor of the 2022 Toronto Waterfront Marathon on October 16.
 

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