Marathon/Running News: 10/1/21 - 10/8/21

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Baltimore Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2021 Baltimore Running Festival information (WBAL TV 11) Baltimore Marathon returns in-person on Saturday, October 9.
Beijing Int'l Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 3, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Beijing to resume marathon after one-year COVID-19 suspension (Reuters) The 2021 Beijing Marathon will be held on October 31, with safety measures in place.
Belfast City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Down East native blames her 3rd place marathon finish on lingering blueberry raking injury (Bangor Daily News) Gladys Ganiel, bronze finisher in the women's race of 2021 Belfast City Marathon, talked about her run.
	News From: Saturday, October 2, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Belfast Marathon runners rage as they queue for hours to collect race packs (Belfast Telegraph) Runners for the 2021 Belfast Marathon had to queue for hours to get their race packet.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		After Long COVID Year and Knee Surgery, Stinson Ready For Boston Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Parker Stinson was not able to train for Monday's Boston Marathon for eight months last year, due to a persistent knee pain that needed surgery.
	News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon for the 1st time will take place in the fall: Here's what will be different this year (Boston Herald) The 2021 Boston Marathon will have many firsts for the event: fall race, field size, rolling start, among others.
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What's Different At The Boston Marathon This Year? (CBS Boston) The 2021 Boston Marathon stands out as different from its previous editions on several aspects - smaller number of runners, COVID rules and more.
		Danica Patrick Preparing For First Boston Marathon (CBS Boston) Retired auto racer Danica Patrick talked about her preparations for the 2021 Boston Marathon, her first run of this distance.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Embracing The Taper, Pagano Ready For Marathon Debut In Chicago (Race Results Weekly) Sarah Pagano, who finished fifth in the USATF Championships at 10,000m in 2018 and 2019, will make her marathon debut in the 2021 Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10.
	News From: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Changes Announced for Bank of America Chicago Marathon Elite Field (Race Results Weekly) Organizers of the 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced 14 athletes have withdrawn while another 17 have been added to their elite field.
		2021 Chicago Marathon Spectator's Guide: What to Know if You're Cheering on a Runner (NBC 5 Chicago) Here are some important information - best places to spectate along the route, the times and more - if you are cheering a runner at the 2021 Chicago Marathon.
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to Find Runners After 2021 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (NBC 5 Chicago) The 2021 Chicago Marathon organizers recommend reuniting with loved ones at the Abbott 27.2 Fest and Runner Reunite area of Grant Park after the race.
Comrades Marathon (88km)
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Comrades Marathon To Be Next Held in August of 2022 (Race Results Weekly) The 70th edition of the Comrades Marathon will be held on August 28, 2022.
Hartford Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What you need to know about the 2021 Eversource Hartford Marathon (Hartford Courant) Here are some important information - times, top runners, prize money and more - about the 2021 Harford Marathon on Saturday, October 9.
	News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Hartford prepares for Eversource Hartford Marathon (EyeWitness News 3) The 2021 Hartford Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 9, with safety measures in place.
Kielder Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 3, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kielder Marathon 2021: 28 photos of runners taking part in the country's most 'beautiful' race (Chronicle Live) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Kielder Marathon on Sunday, October 3.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon director says he's tested positive for COVID-19 (WATE 6 On Your Side) Race director Jason Altman of the 2021 Knoxville Marathon tested positive for COVID two days after the event.
	News From: Saturday, October 2, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2021 Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon results (WVLT 8) Ethan Coffey won the 2021 Knoxville Marathon in 2:47:42 while Eden Slater won the women's race in 3:16:54.
Kosice Peace Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kerio wins Kosice Peace Marathon (Michezo Africa) Reuben Kerio won the 2021 Kosice Peace Marathon in 2:07:18.
Lakefront Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 3, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A birthday runner and a bride-to-be win the long-awaited 40th Lakefront Marathon (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Matt Barrett won the 2021 Lakefront Marathon in 2:22:35 while Sam Slattery wn the women's race in 2:48.
London Marathon
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Masters marathon runners shine on the roads of London (Athletics Weekly) There were several record-breakers as veterans took part in the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championship at the 2021 London Marathon.
	News From: Sunday, October 3, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jepkosgei, Lemma Take Virgin Money London Marathon Wins (Race Results Weekly) Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma won the London Marathon in 2:04:01 while Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race in 2:17:43.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Ethiopia's Lemma secures maiden London Marathon victory (Reuters) Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma won the 2021 London Marathon in 2:04:01 while Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women's race in 2:17.43.
Maine Marathon
	News From: Sunday, October 3, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		First-timers shine at Maine Marathon (Portland Press Herald) Jacob Terry won the 2021 Maine Marathon in 2:25:25 while Abby Hamilton won the women's race in 2:39:36.
Marathon des Sables
	News From: Monday, October 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runner Dies During the 2021 Marathon des Sables; Third Death in Race's 35-Year History (I Run Far) A runner at the 2021 Marathon des Sables experienced a medical emergency and died while they were deep in the Merzouga Dunes.
Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
	News From: Friday, October 1, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Nagoya Women's Marathon now offers the most prize money of any race (Canadian Running) The 2022 winner of the Nagoya Women's Marathon will take home $250,000, making the event the highest-prize paying race in the world.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteer opportunities available for this year's TCS New York City Marathon (ABC 7 News) The 2021 New York City Marathon on November 7 needs volunteers.
	News From: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sisson Out of TCS New York City Marathon (Race Results Weekly) Emily Sisson, reigning USA 10,000m champion, has withdrawn from the TCS New York City Marathon, due to a knee injury.
Newport Marathon (formerly the Breakers Marathon)
	News From: Friday, October 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Amica Newport Marathon & Half Marathon returns on Sunday (What's Up Newport) The 2021 Amica Newport Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 10.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, October 7, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Pro Marathon Contracts Explained (Race Results Weekly) This explains in detail how elite runners are paid based on their participation and performance in a race.