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26.2 with Donna: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer
	News From: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		DONNA Marathon Weekend Returns Feb. 4-6, 2022 (Cure Today) The DONNA Marathon is set to return on Sunday, February 6, 2022 after its cancellation this year.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		'This guy makes a lot of people happy': Spencer the beloved Boston Marathon dog on road to recovery (WHDH) Spencer the golden retriever, a fixture at the Boston Marathon, had a successful surgery.
California International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Davis' Gregg wins California International Marathon (Davis Enterprise) Brendan Gregg won the 2021 California International Marathon in 2:11:21 while Sarah Vaughn won the women's race in 2:26.53.
		Canada's Rory Linkletter second at California International Marathon (Canadian Running) Canadian athletes Rory Linkletter and Brittany Moran both ran personal bests at the 2021 California International Marathon.
Cayman Islands Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 6, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Cayman Islands Marathon sees Reed and Francis claim victory (Cayman Compass) Phil Reed won the 2021 Cayman Islands Marathon in 2:56:48 while Heather Francis won the women's race in 3:35:52.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 9, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bank of America Chicago Marathon Announces Field of 40K Runners for 2022 Race (NBC 5 Chicago) The 2022 Chicago Marathon on October 9 will have 40,000 runners as compared to the 26,000 this year.
Dallas Marathon (formerly the Dallas White Rock Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		50 years of marathons in Dallas (Advocate Oak Cliff) The 2021 Dallas Marathon is set on Sunday, December 12, 50 years after its initial run as White Rock Marathon in 1971.
		After years of volunteering, 84-year-old James Thruston will finally compete in Dallas Marathon (The Dallas Morning News) James Thruston, called "the godfather of running in Dallas", will finally run his first Dallas Marathon at 84 this Sunday, December 12.
	News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		More than 50 years after winning the first Dallas Marathon, Annabelle Corboy is still running (The Dallas Morning News) Annabelle Corboy, the first winner in the women's race of the Dallas Marathon in 1971, will be running in the 2021 event race this Sunday, December 12.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 9, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon Returns With In-Person Race on Sunday (Race Results Weekly) The 2021 Honolulu Marathon set on Sunday, December 12, is usually the fourth-largest marathon in the United States but will be much smaller even without COVID restrictions on the outdoor event.
		Honolulu Marathon hit by huge drop in Japanese runners (The Japan News) The 2021 Honolulu Marathon has half the usual number of registered runners as the number of Japanese runners has declined.
	News From: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Honolulu Marathon organizers and runners are ready to go (Honolulu Start Advertiser) The 2021 Honolulu Marathon is scheduled to be held this Sunday, December 12.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Chevron Houston Marathon's first winner still loves running 50 years later (ABC 13 Eyewitness News) Dan Green, Houston Marathon's first winner in 1972, remains active in the running community fifty years later.
Lubbock Mayor's Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 6, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Lubbock Mayor's Fitness Council announces 2021 grant recipients (Fox34.com) Eleven local organizations will receive grants from the proceeds of the 2021 Lubbock Mayor's Marathon.
Marathon Popular de Valencia
	News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Six new national records in a Valencia Marathon with great brands of the elite (CVBJ.biz) The 2021 Valencia Marathon achieved spectacular records for its elite, with six new national records set for Spain, Germany, Argentina, Singapore, Ecuador and Iran.
	News From: Sunday, December 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Preisner misses the mark in Valencia (Canadian Running) Ben Preisner finished the 2021 Valencia Marathon in 2:15:29, which Lawrence Cherono won in 2:05:11.
		Lawrence Cherono, Jelagat Complete Kenyan Double In Valencia Marathon (Capital Sports) Lawrence Cherono won the Valencia Maratgib in 2:05:12 while Nancy Jelagat won the women's race in 2:19:31.
Melbourne Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 10, 2021
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Olympian Diver heads Melb marathon racing (7news.com.au) Olympian Sinead Diver will run the 2021 Melbourne Half Marathon on Sunday, December 12.
Memphis Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		St. Jude Marathon takes off despite soggy conditions (News Channel 3) The 2021 Memphis Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 4.
Miami Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration for Miami Marathon Breaks Records Following Pandemic Cancellation (NBC Miami) When the 2021 Miami Marathon lowered its cap for the event to 15,000 runners, its registration filled up months earlier so additional slots were offered for lottery.
Millinocket Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A marathon about Millinocket returns to give the town an economic boost (Bangor Daily News) Frank Sternberg of Bangor won the 2021 Millinocket Marathon in 2:47:53.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Gulfport family prepares for December tradition of Gulf Coast Marathon (WLOX) The 2021 Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is set on Sunday, December 12.
New Jersey Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 9, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		After 25 years, N.J. Marathon is looking for a new race location (NJ.com) Organizers of the New Jersey Marathon are looking for a new venue when it returns next year.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 9, 2021
		Training/ Health
		InsideTracker shares Shalane Flanagan's Project Eclipse blood biometric data (Endurance.Biz) InsideTracker released insights collected during Flanagan's Project Eclipse, where she ran in six World Marathon Majors in just seven weeks.
	News From: Monday, December 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		NYRR races will require runners to be vaccinated against COVID (Fox 5 New York) New York Road Runners, which hosts the New York City Marathon among other races, now requires full COVID vaccination for all its 2022 races.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
		Training/ Health
		12 useful tips for marathon beginners (Stars and Stripes Okinawa) Here are running and training tips to go from a couch potato to a marathon runner.
	News From: Monday, December 6, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Disgraced former IAAF president Lamine Diack dies at 88 (Canadian Running) Lamine Diack, former president of World Athletics put to trial last year for corruption, money laundering and breach of trust, died at 88.
Palm Beaches Marathon Festival
	News From: Wednesday, December 8, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Palm Beach Marathon: What you need to know (ABC 25 WPBF) The 2021 Palm Beaches Marathon remains scheduled to be held this Sunday, December 12.
Panama City Beach Marathon
	News From: Saturday, December 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		PCB marathon gives runners a chance to see old friends, bond with family (MyPanhandle.com) The 2021 Panama City Beach Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, December 4.
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands cross The 2021 Humana Rock N Roll marathon finish line (Fox 29) Colin Marz won the 2021 rock 'n' Roll San Antonion Marathon in 2:43:07 while Ildi Gaal won the women's race in 2:50:46.