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News From: Thursday, March 14, 2024
	Bakersfield Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Bakersfield Marathon takes place April 7 (KGET.com) The 2024 Bakersfield Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 7.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Canadian marathoner Trevor Hofbauer to miss Paris Olympics due to injury (Canadian Running) 2020 Canadian Olympic marathoner Trevor Hofbauer injured his Achilles tendon in training and will not be part of the Canadian team at the Paris Olympics.
	Roma (Rome) Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rome's city museums free for Rome Marathon runners (Wanted in Rome) Runners in the 2024 Rome Marathon on Sunday, March 17, along with a guest each, can gain free admission to most of the museums in the city.
	Vienna City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why Vienna City Marathon women's course record in grave danger (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Vienna City Marathon on April 21 will likely see a new course record, with the quality of the elite field.
News From: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		L.A. Marathon runs course through iconic streets (Beverly Press) Here are what to expect to see along the route of the Los Angeles Marathon this Sunday, March 17.
	Cox Sports Providence Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Uncertainty looms over Providence Marathon as final route details remain unclear (10 WJAR) The route for the 2024 Providence Marathon on May 5 is still uncertain after the partial closure of the Washington Bridge.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Commonwealth Games could stay afloat with $130 million investment (Canadian Running) When the Commonwealth Games Federation offered investment of USD $130 million, Kuala Lumpur showed interest, after Australia backed out from hosting the 2026 Games.
		Human Interest Story
		Relief for Kenyan athletes as government strikes deal to end double taxation on their prize money (Pulse Sports) Prize money earned by athletes abroad will no longer be taxed in Kenya.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Betsy Saina After Running 2:19:17 At The Tokyo Marathon, Now Third-Fastest American Woman Ever (Citius Mag) Betsy Saina talked about her experience at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on March 2.
News From: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski named 2024 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal (Canadian Running) As Grand Marshal of the 2024 Boston Marathon, four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will kick off the race with a speech and ride in the lead vehicle.
	City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Los Angeles Marathon: How to watch, how to attend (KTLA.com) The 2024 Los Angeles Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 17.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Brigid Kosgei fine tuning for London Marathon at Lisbon Half Marathon (Pulse Sports) Brigid Kosgei will run the Lisbon Half Marathon this Sunday to gauge her form for the 2024 London Marathon next month.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Generational shift awaits as Lewa Marathon celebrates 25th anniversary (Capital Sports) The 2024 Safaricom Lewa Marathon will be held on June 29.
	Snow Marathon Lahaul
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Army's athletes dominates amongst at Snow Marathon in HP (Brighter Kashmir) The 2024 Snow Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 10.
News From: Monday, March 11, 2024
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Finally! Eldoret City marathon relaunched with backing from woman representative Gladys Shollei (Pulse Sports) The 2024 Eldoret City Marathon is set on Sunday, April 21.
	Marathon Catalunya - Barcelona
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Abraham improves Swiss record to 2:05:01 for victory in the Barcelona Marathon (European Athletics) Switzerland's Tadesse Abraham won the Barcelona Marathon in a course record and Swiss record of 2:05:01.
		'I carry Kiptum in my heart'- Swiss runner dedicates Barcelona Marathon title to Kelvin Kiptum (Pulse Sports) Abraham Tadesse won the 2024 Marathon Barcelona in 2:05:00.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Why Benson Kipruto is Kenya's best bet for marathon gold at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) 2024 Tokyo Marathon winner Benson Kipruto has the edge to win gold for Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Snow Marathon Lahaul
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Snow Marathon 2024: Tenzin Dolma clinches third title at 8,500 ft (Money Control) The 2024 Snow Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 10.
News From: Sunday, March 10, 2024
	A Run Through Time
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Stack wins 19th annual Run Through Time marathon (The Mountain Mail) Taylor Stack won the 2024 Run Through Time Marathon in 3:00:23 while Imogen Ainsworth won the women's race in 3:56:30.
	Nagoya Int'l Women's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eunice Chumba clinches silver in thrilling finish at Nagoya women's marathon (Pulse Sports) Yuka Ando won the 2024 Nagoya Womens's Marathon in 2:21.18 while Eunice Chumba won silver in 2:21.25.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		5 tips to help you become a hill-crushing machine (Canadian Running) Here are some training tips to conquer the hills on your next run.
	Saipan Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kaneyama, Lee fastest in Saipan Marathon (Saipan Tribune) Yuki Kaneyama won the 2024 Saipan Marat in 2:44:45 while Hana Lee won the women's race in 3:31:54.
News From: Friday, March 8, 2024
	Bataan Memorial Death March
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First all-female team runs in Bataan Memorial Death March (Clemson News) The 2024 Bataan Memorial Death March on Saturday, March 16, will have its first all-female team.
	Elands Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Mikolongwe clocks personal best at Elands Marathon (Benoni City Times) Bright Mikolongwe won the bronze medal at the 2024 Elands Marathon on March 2.
	Jerusalem Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		13th Jerusalem Marathon a celebration of sport, strength and support (The Jerusalem Post) Israeli Melkamu Jember won the 2024 Jerusalem Marathon in 2:35:39 while Noah Berkman won the women's race in 2:55:42.
	London Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		British journalist exonerated for alleged cheating at London Marathon (Canadian Running) In a high profile case of alleged cheating during the 2023 London Marathon, running journalist Kate Carter has been cleared of the charge by England Athletics.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Nike 'Super Shoes' sold for £500 sparks anger among runners after selling out in minutes (Independent) The UK release of the Nike Alphafly 3, worn by the late Kelvin Kiptum, sold out within minutes and the shoes started appearing on resale sites.
News From: Thursday, March 7, 2024
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners gear up for the Manchester Marathon next month (Mancunian Matters) The 2024 Manchester Marathon will be held on April 14, with 32,000 participants.
	Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		KDF unveils marathon medals adorned with a rose in honor of Derby 150 (WDRB.com) A look at the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon medals.