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Air Force Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 24, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Year brings discount on Air Force Marathon registration (Dayton Daily News) Registration opens on January 1 for the 2022 Air Force Marathon set on September 17.
Antarctic Ice Marathon
	News From: Sunday, December 26, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Father and daughter take on 26.2-mile Antarctic Ice Marathon (American Press) Among the participants in the grueling 2021 Antarctic Ice Marathon are father and daughter John Hixson and Lauren Phillips.
	News From: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		62 Brave Runners Compete in Antarctica's Extremely Cold and Grueling Marathon (Inside Edition) The 2021 Antarctic Ice Marathon, with 62 participants, was one of the most grueling races in the harshest climate.
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Antarctic ice marathon sees new women's record set by Latvian Evija Reine (Press TV) Grzegorz Bogunia won the 2021 Antarctic Ice Marathon in 3:53:02 while Evija Reine won the women's race in 4:06:11.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Natick seeks nonprofits, runners for invitational Boston Marathon numbers (Natick Report) The Town of Natick is seeking runners or nonprofits who commit to raise a minimum of $4,500 for selected charities to be part of the Boston Marathon.
California International Marathon
	News From: Friday, December 24, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Marathon Runner Sets New Personal Best Time After Pooing Down Her Leg During Race (Sport Bible) Addi Zerrenner set a new personal best time at the 2021 California International Marathon, despite an "accident" early in the race.
Charleston Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Volunteers needed for Charleston Marathon (Count on 2 News) The 2022 Charleston Marathon is set on January 15.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 27, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		Connie Ratzel, 81, who recently ran a marathon, fatally struck on 4-lane road in Morgan Park (StreetsBlog Chicago) Connie Ratzel, 81, who ran the Chicago Marathon in October, died when struck by a car while crossing a Morgan Park road on November 19.
Coast Guard Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 23, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		USCG Marathon qualifier for Boston race (The Daily Advance) The 2022 Coast Guard Marathon on March 5 has been certified as a qualifier for the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Cowtown Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Cowtown Marathon 2022 (NBC 5 DFW) Registration for the 2022 Cowtown Marathon on February 27 is now open.
Disney World Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		runDisney announces dates for 2022-2023 race season (Attractions Magazine) The 2023 Disney World Marathon is set on January 8.
Dublin Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dublin Marathon 2022 announce limited places available through lottery system (Dublin Live) There will be a lottery for the limited slots in the 2022 Dublin Marathon.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fargo Marathon announces sponsorship deal with Essentia Health (AM 1100 WZFG The Flag) Essentia Health signed up for a three-year sponsorship deal with Fargo Marathon.
Honolulu Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		As COVID infections rise, officials say no cases linked to Honolulu Marathon (Hawaii News Now) Despite rise in COVID cases, no transmission was linked to the Honolulu Marathon on December 12.
Houston Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 27, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		50th Annual Chevron Houston Marathon in Downtown Houston (365 Things To Do in Houston) The 50th Houston Marathon remains scheduled to be held on January 16, 2022.
Hyderabad Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		6,000 runners, Hyderabad Marathon shows strength (The Times of India) The 2021 Hyderabad Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, December 19.
		Hyderabad Marathon: Seniors continue to set an example (The Times of India) Several runners over 50 set an example for younger participants at the 2021 Hyderabad Marathon.
Lost Dutchman Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Lost Dutchman races returning to Apache Junction in February (Independent) The 2021 Lost Dutchman Marathon is set on February 20.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, December 27, 2021
		Human Interest Story
		The 10 Greatest Running Stories of 2021 (Sapporo Atsubetsu Ku) Here are the top running stories from 2021, among them stories on marathon elite runners Molly Seidel, Agnes Tirop, Shalane Flanagan and Des Linden.
		Alexandra gearing up for epic 183-mile '7 in 7' marathon challenge (Northwich Guardian) Alexandra Ehlen is running 7 marathons in 7 days during the holidays to raise money for 7 different charities including the Red Cross.
	News From: Friday, December 24, 2021
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Sifan Hassan wants to try a marathon before Paris Olympics (Canadian Running) Olympic medallist Sifan Hassan plans to run a marathon before the Paris Olympic Games.
	News From: Thursday, December 23, 2021
		Training/ Health
		Alberto Salazar's lifetime coaching ban upheld by SafeSport (Canadian Running) Alberto Salazar will never again be able to coach at USATF-affiliated organizations or meets.
	News From: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
		Training/ Health
		U.S. marathon record holder announced as Rory Linkletter's new coach (Canadian Running) Ryan Hall was announced as the new coach of Rory Linkletter, after he left NAZ Elite track club.
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Training/ Health
		Canada's Rory Linkletter leaves NAZ Elite (Canadian Running) Rory Linkletter announced leaving the NAZ Elite track club, the fourth runner to separate from the Flagstaff Arizona based club this month.
Phoenix Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Mesa Marathon's 10-Year Anniversary (SanTan Valley.com) The 2022 Mesa Marathon is set on February 12, with 10,000 participants.
Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Nashville (StyleBlueprint) The 2022 Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon is set on April 24
Roma (Rome) Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Run Rome the Marathon (Athletics Weekly) The 2022 Rome Marathon is set on March 27.
Santa Clarita Marathon
	News From: Thursday, December 23, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners Encouraged to Register Now for Santa Clarita Marathon (SCVNews.com) The 2022 Santa Clarita Marathon is set on February 12.
Suffolk County Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, December 21, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Suffolk County Executive Bellone Announces Registration Now Open for Catholic Health 8th Annual Suffolk County Marathon (LongIsland.com) Registration for the 2021 Suffolk County Marathon set on October 23 is now open.
Taipei Marathon
	News From: Monday, December 20, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Ethiopians win Taipei Marathon (Taipei Times) Demeke Kasaw won the 2021 Taipei Marathon in 2:11:42 while Alemtsehay Asefa won the women's race in 2:30:44.