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Bakersfield Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 25, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		What you need to know about the Bakersfield Marathon (KGET.com) Here are some essential information - route, schedule and more - about the 2022 Bakersfield Marathon on Sunday, March 27.
	News From: Thursday, March 24, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Avid runner prepares to run Bakersfield Marathon, marking his 100th marathon (KGET.com) Javier Cruz, 64, will run his 100th marathon in the 2022 Bakersfield Marathon on Sunday, March 27.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon to give bib number 321 to neurodivergent athlete each year (KAKE.com) The 2022 Boston Marathon will give the bib number 321, the chromosome that causes Down Syndrome, to Chris Nikic, the first Adidas-sponsored athlete with Down Syndrome.
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Woman Returns To Run Boston Marathon 50 Years After Running In The First Official Women's Field (CBS Boston) Val Rogosheske, part of the official first women's field in the Boston Marathon, is returning to the event after 50 years.
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon record-long 'streaker' might not race after serious accident: 'We're in uncharted territory' (Boston Herald) Ben Beach who has run 54 straight Boston Marathons may not make it this year after a recent bike accident.
Cape Town Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Elana Meyer begins new race with Cape Town Marathon (IOL) Cape Town Marathon co-founder Elana Meyer talked about the birth pangs of the event that she hopes will ultimately become one the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
		Human Interest Story
		Woman Who Suffered Heart Attack at L.A. Marathon Dies (Los Angeles Magazine) Trisha Paddock suffered a heart attack near the finish line of the Los Angeles Half Marathon.
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		LA Marathon: John Korir repeats as winner in me's marathon; Delvine Meringor wins women's race (Los Angeles Daily News) John Korir won the 2022 Los Angeles Marathon in 2:09:07 while Delvine Meringor won the women's race.
	News From: Friday, March 18, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Youngest person to run 100 marathons uses platform to inspire immigrants, women (GMA) Jocelyn Rivas,24, is set to become the youngest person to run 100 marathons, after her completing the 2021 L.A. Marathon.
GO! St. Louis Marathon
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to navigate the 2022 GO! St. Louis Marathon like a pro (St. Louis Mag) Here are some essential information - where it starts, the best places to watch, the route, and more - about the 2022 GO! St. Louis Marathon on April 3.
Jerusalem Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 25, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon (The Jerusalem Post) Agadi Guadi won the 2022 Jerusalem Marathon in 2:37:17 while Valentina Versca won the women's race in 2:45:54.
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kentucky Derby Festival unboxes medals for marathon, mini marathon (WDRB.com) The 2022 Kentucky Marathon on April 30 unveiled its finisher medals.
		Look: 2022 finisher medals for Kentucky Derby Festival mini and full marathon (WLKY.com) The 2022 Kentucky Derby Marathon on April 30 unveiled the finisher medals.
Knoxville Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon is back for spring (WVLT 8) The 2022 Knoxville Marathon remains scheduled to be held this Sunday, March 27.
Kolkata Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Rupan Debnath, Tamali Basu crowned winners of Kolkata Full Marathon (Times of India) Rupan Debnath won the 2022 Kolkata Marathon in 2:42.39 while Tamali Basu won the women's race in 4:01.12.
Limassol Marathon GSO
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Russian and Cypriots clinch medals in Limassol marathon 2022 (in-cyprus) Egor Vinogradov won the 2022 Limassol Marathon in 2:30:36 wile Paulina Adela Baltoi won the women's race in 02:50:35.
	News From: Saturday, March 19, 2022
		Human Interest Story
		Anastasiades sends Ukraine message of support at start of marathon (Cyprus Mail) Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades sent an anti-war message before the 2022 Limassol Marathon.
Moon Valley Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Spar Gondwana Moon Valley Marathon winners (Namibian) Andre Ross won the 2022 Moon Valley Marathon in 3:06:13 while Ottilie Aimwata won the women's race in 03:30:59.
New Delhi Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 25, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New Delhi Marathon last chance for Indians to qualify for Commonwealth Games, Asian Games (Firstpost) The 2022 New Delhi Marathon on Sunday, March 27, will be the last chance for Indians to qualify for the Commonwealth and Asian Games.
New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan runner wins 2022 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon (Focus Taiwan) Felix Kimutai won the 2022 New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon in 2:18:24 while Motu Megersa Gedefa won the women's race in 2:49:17.
Oakland Marathon Running Festival
	News From: Sunday, March 20, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Photos: Oakland's Running Festival draws thousands on Sunday (The Mercury News) Phil Hebda won the 2022 Oakland Marathon in 2:31:11 while Allegra Mayer won the women's race in 3:00:16.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Thursday, March 24, 2022
		Training/ Health
		Study: stay fit to prevent Alzheimer's disease (Canadian Running) Recent research shows that good cardiorespiratory fitness, through activities like running, lowers the risk for Alzheimers and other related diseases.
	News From: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
		Training/ Health
		Fight fatigue by working on your hamstrings and posture (Canadian Running) New research finds out that stronger hamstrings and better postural stability helps fight off the effects of late-race fatigue.
		Want to be healthier? Volunteer at a race (Canadian Running) A recent study shows that the simple act of volunteering at races has health benefits.
	News From: Monday, March 21, 2022
		Training/ Health
		Feeling mentally exhausted? Go for a run (Canadian Running) Research shows that physical activity helps one recover from mental exhaustion.
Osaka Int'l Ladies Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		World-Record Holder Yugeta Mariko: First Woman Over 60 to Run a Sub-3-Hour Marathon (Nippon.com) A profile of Japanese marathoner Yugeta Mariko, the first women over 60 to break the three-hour mark.
Palestine Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 18, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bethlehem hosts Eighth International Palestine Marathon (WAFA) The 2022 Palestine Marathon will be held today, March 18, with over 10,000 participants.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands Join 8th Annual Marathon in Bethlehem (The Palestine Chronicle) The 2022 Palentine Marathon on March 18 was successfully held, with over 10,000 participants.
Pittsburgh Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 25, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Pittsburgh Marathon is Back - Like You've Never Seen it Before (Pittsburgh Magazine) The 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon is set on May 1.
Roma (Rome) Marathon
	News From: Friday, March 25, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rome to host 'most beautiful marathon in the world' on 27 March (Wanted In Rome) The 2022 Rome Marathon is scheduled to be held this Sunday, March 27.