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Marathon/Running News: 11/2/21 - 11/9/21

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News From: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
 26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
  Human Interest Story
   It's official: Donna Deegan announces run for Jacksonville Mayor (Action News JAX)
Donna Deegan, founder of DONNA Marathon and former newscaster, is running for mayor of Jacksonville.
 
 Blue Nose International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Weekend recap: Halifax man adds another win at the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon (Canadian Running)
Dennis Mbelenzi won the 2021 Blue Nose International Marathon in 2:29:12 while Quinlan Hickey won the women's race in 3:02:48.
 
 City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
  Human Interest Story
   24-year-old becomes youngest person to run 100 marathons (UPI)
Jocelyn Rivas, 24, becomes the youngest person to complete 100 marathons at the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   TCS New York City Marathon surpasses 1.3m total finishers (Endurance.Biz)
Here are some interesting facts and statistics on the 2021 New York City Marathon.
 
   Marchant's marathon was about something bigger than her personal comeback (Moosejaw Today)
The comeback of Lanni Marchant at the 2021 New York City Marathon was bittersweet after struggling with personal setbacks.
 
 Shanghai International Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Shanghai Marathon postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19 (Reuters)
Shanghai Marathon, usually held in November, has been postponed indefinitely, due to rising COVID cases in China.
 
News From: Monday, November 8, 2021
 BG26.2 Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   BG 26.2 & Half Marathon brings runners out for a cause (WNKY)
The 2021 BG26.2 Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 7.
 
 Boston Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Boston Marathon registration begins (Western Mass News)
Registration for the 2022 Boston Marathon on April 18 begins this Monday at 10am.
 
 City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   'Dreamer' becomes youngest woman to complete 100 marathons after crossing the finish line in L.A. race (Fox 56)
Jocelyn Rivas, 24, became the youngest person to complete 100 marathons when she crossed the finish line at the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon.
 
 City of Oaks Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Greensboro runner wins 15th annual City of Oaks Marathon (wralSPORTSfan)
Esayas Nida won the 2021 City of Oaks Marathon in 2:38.
 
 Istanbul Eurasia Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Ugandan, Kenyan athletes dominate Istanbul marathon (Hurriyet Daily News)
Ugandan athlete Victor Kiplangat won the 2021 Istanbul Marathon in 2:10:18 while Kenyan athlete Sheila Jerotich won the women's race in 2:24:15.
 
 Moab Trail Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Moab Trail Marathon - This Week In Running: November 8, 2021 (I Run Far)
Adam Peterman, won the 2021 Moab Trail Marathon/USATF trail marathon championship in 2:51 while Allie McLaughlin won the women's race 3:30.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Shalane Flanagan completes sixth marathon in 42 days (Canadian Running)
Shalane Flanagan completed Project Eclipse in the 2021 NYC Marathon, her sixth world majors in just 42 days.
 
   Olympic champion Jepchirchir, Korir win New York City Marathon (Reuters)
Albert Korir won the 2021 New York City Marathon in 2:22:39 while Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race in 2:22:39.
 
   Top Canadian results from the 2021 New York City Marathon (Canadian Running)
Here are the top Canadian results from the 2021 New York City Marathon.
 
 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Next step for runners after cancelation of Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon (WTOC11)
The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon was cancelled, due to bad weather conditions - rains and cold.
 
News From: Sunday, November 7, 2021
 Bass Pro Shops Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bass Pro Shops Marathon results released; fastest runner completes marathon in 2 hours and 27 minutes (KY3 News)
Ryan Guiliano won the 2021 Bass Pro Shops Marathon in 2:26:55 while Jacqui Giuliano won the women's race in 2:53:34.
 
 Blue Nose International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   More than 4,400 runners participated in the 2021 Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon (Benzinga)
Dennis Mbelenzi won the 2021 Blue Nose Marathon in 2:29.12 while Quinlan Hickey won the women's race in 3:02.43.
 
 City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kenyan John Korir, Welshwoman Natasha Cockram Win LA Marathon (MyNewsLA.com)
Kenyan John Korir won the 2021 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:12:47 while Natasha Cockram won the women's race in 2:33:16.
 
 Eau Claire Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Eau Claire Marathon announces new race, challenges for 2022 (WQOW.com)
The 2022 Eau Claire Marathon will be held on May 1.
 
 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Sights and Sounds: Indianapolis Monumental Marathon 2021 (Fox 59)
The 2021 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 7.
 
 Manchester City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   More than 1,700 participate in CMC Manchester City Marathon (WMUR9)
Benjamin MacDonald won the 2021 Manchester City Marathon while Kirsten Ritchie won the women's race.
 
 Marshall University Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Photos: 2021 Marshall University Marathon (Herald-Dispatch)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Marshall University Marathon on Sunday, November 7.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bill & Hillary Clinton Are Proud Parents Greeting Daughter Chelsea At NYC Marathon Finish Line (Hollywood Life)
Proud parents greeted Chelsea Clinton after she finished the 2021 NYC Marathon race.
 
   Photos from New York City Marathon 2021 (recordonline.com)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 7.
 
   Breaking Olympic Curse, Peres Jepchirchir Wins TCS NYC Marathon (Race Results Weekly)
Peres Jepchirchir becomes the first Olympic champion to win the New York City Marathon, a feat attempted by several other Olympic champions.
 
 Two Cities Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Two Cities Marathon makes return in Fresno County following pandemic pause (YourCentralValley.com)
The 2021 Two Cities Marathon was successfully held on November 7.
 
News From: Friday, November 5, 2021
 Bass Pro Shops Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Traffic Alert: Several streets will be closed on Sunday for the Bass Pro Marathon (KY3 News)
The 2021 Bass Pro Shops Marathon is set on Sunday, November 7.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Mastercard celebrates '50 Years and Running' at 2021 TCS New York City Marathon (Endurance.Biz)
Mastercard, the Official Payment Services Provider of New York Road Runners, launched '50 Years and Running' campaign in support of the 2021 New York City Marathon.
 
   How the New York City marathon's new race director is putting on the event during COVID (Fortune)
The 2021 New York City Marathon will be the 50th running of the world's largest marathon and first major marathon ever overseen by a Black race director, Ted Metellus, during the pandemic.
 

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