Marathon/Running News: 10/31/23 - 11/7/23

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News From: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Milk Continues Commitment to Supporting Female Athletes with New York City Marathon Experiential Activation (Little Black Book) Milk supported women athletes during the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lokedi reveals reason for satisfaction with third-place finish at New York City Marathon (Pulse Sports) Sharon Lokedi was happy to have been able to finish third at the 2023 New York City Marathon, after suffering an injury in April.
		British woman withdraws from New York Marathon after not being allowed to wear running pack (Canadian Running) Gayle Redmon runs with a running vest to hold her colostomy bag but was denied to run at the 2023 New York City Marathon for safety reasons.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Out of gels? Heinz Ketchup packets can be your new alternative (Canadian Running) Heinz is launching its new "Run On Heinz" campaign that offers Heinz Ketchup packets as alternative hydration gels for runners.
News From: Monday, November 6, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials contenders established with fall majors finished (NBC Sports) These are the lists of the top fastest men and women who will be qualifying for the Paris Olympics.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		PHA Group scoops PR brief for adidas Manchester Marathon (Endurance.Biz) UK-based PR and digital agency, The PHA Group, was appointed by the organizer of the 2024 Manchester Marathon to help raise awareness of the event.
	Guadalajara Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Africans win overwhelmingly in Guadalajara Marathon (Spark Chronicles) Kenya's Sammy Kigen Korir won the 2023 Guadalajara Marathon while Uganda's Juliet Checkwell won the women's race.
	Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands run in Istanbul's intercontinental marathon (Hurriyet Daily News) Kenyan Panuel Mkungo won the 2023 Istanbul Marathon in 2:10:35 while Kenyan Beatrice Cheptoo won the women's race in 2:27:09.
	Kampala Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why the MTN Kampala Marathon won't happen this year (Kawowo Sports) The 2023 Kampala Marathon was cancelled and the organizers are hoping to come back next year with an improved event.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Former Bachelor star runs 40-minute personal best at New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are how the top celebrities fared at the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Top Canadians at the 2023 New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Here are the lists of top men and women Canadian athletes at the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Who are Kellyn Taylor and Futsum Zienasellassie? Flagstaff residents only Americans in top 10 of NYC marathon (Meaww) Futsum Zienasellassie finished tenth at the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:12:09 while Kellyn Taylor finished eighth in the women's race of the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:29:48.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World record holder Kelvin Kiptum reveals his next marathon (Canadian Running) Defying expectations, Kelvin Kiptum will race next at the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon in April.
News From: Sunday, November 5, 2023
	Bass Pro Shops Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Bass Pro announces winners from weekend marathon, half marathon and 5K races (Springfield News-Leader) Abraham Talam Kipkemei won the 2023 Bass Pro Shops Marathon in 2:23:29 while Leah Rotich won the women's race in 2:46:39.
	City of Oaks Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		6,000+ compete in City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh (CBS17.com) Michael Harris won the 2023 City of Oaks Marathon in 2:43:45 while Jessica Barkley won the women's race in 3:01:29.
	New York City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hellen Obiri sprints to victory at 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Hellen Obiri won the women's race of the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:27:23.
		Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola breaks course record at 2023 TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Tamirat Tola won the 2023 New York City Marathon in 2:04:58, breaking the course record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011 by 8 seconds.
		Canadian record holder Cam Levins drops out of TCS New York City Marathon (Canadian Running) Cam Levins dropped out of the 2023 New York City Marathon near the 20K mark.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		The science behind the warmup (Canadian Running) A new study uncovers why warmup is necessary for the muscles to get ready for a run.
	Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathons held in Penghu, Taichung with nearly 7,000 runners (Focus Taiwan) The 2023 Penghu Cross-Sea Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 5.
	Soweto Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Soweto Marathon: Athletes shine at home after SA hopes derailed at 50km world champs (The Citizen) Ntsindiso Mphakathi won the 2023 Soweto Marathon in 2:19:13 while Irvette van Zyl won the womens race in 2:34:16.
	Two Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Thousands compete in the annual Two Cities Marathon in Fresno and Clovis (Fox 26 News) The 2023 Two Cities Marathon was successfully held through parts of Fresno and Clovis on Sunday, November 5.
	Vizag Navy Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		8th Edition of Vizag Navy Marathon Witnesses Overwhelming Participation (LatestLy) Sikandar Tadakhe won the 2023 Vizag Navy Marathon in 2:30 while Aasa TP won the women's race in 3:08.
News From: Saturday, November 4, 2023
	Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		In pictures: 45th Istanbul Marathon (TRTWorld) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, November 5.
News From: Friday, November 3, 2023
	Nairobi Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Everlyne Chirchir reveals next target after successful debut in Stanchart Marathon (Pulse Sports) Nairobi Marathon women champion Evaline Chirchir plans to run in London and Berlin Marathons after her successful debut time of 2:24:31.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Doubts rock Peres Jepchirchir's participation in Sunday's New York City Marathon (Pulse Sports) There is a possibility that Peres Jepchirchir may not be able to participate in this Sunday's New York City Marathon due to a calf injury during training.
		What It's Like to Run the New York City Marathon Route (MagicMag) Here's what is in store for runners in every iconic landmarks along the route of the 2023 New York City Marathon.
		Once A Great Miler, Can Cheserek Master The Marathon? (Race Results Weekly) 17-time NCAA champion Edward Cheserek who clocked in 2018 the second-fastest indoor mile of all time, will run his debut marathon at Sunday's TCS New York City Marathon.
	Riga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan long-distance runner handed eight-year ban for doping & presenting false testimony (Pulse Sports) Michael Njenga Kunyuga was slapped with an 8-year ban for doping and lying to officials, after a second place finish at the 2022 Riga Marathon.
News From: Thursday, November 2, 2023
	Nairobi Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How previous failures fuelled Alphonce Kigen to bank Ksh2 million after winning Stanchart Marathon (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Nairobi Marathon winner Alphonce Kigen narrated how past setbacks motivated him to win the race.