Marathon/Running News: 2/28/24 - 3/6/24

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News From: Wednesday, March 6, 2024
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World record holder headlines elite field at 2024 London Marathon (Canadian Running) The women's marathon world record holder, Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa, will run the 2024 London Marathon on April 21.
News From: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
	Antalya Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands run in International Runtalya Marathon (Hurriyet Daily News) The 2024 Antalya Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, March 3.
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon 2024: Everything you need to know about the annual world class event (sportskeeda) Here are some pertinent information about the 2024 Boston Marathon on April 15.
	Chattanooga Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chattanooga Sports Celebrates The Success Of The 9th Annual Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon Weekend (Chatttanogan.com) Lucas Cotter won the 2024 Chattanooga Marathon in 2:44:31.
	Greater Manchester Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record-Breaking 32,000 Runners Set for 2024 Manchester Marathon with City Centre Highlight (bnn) The 2024 Manchester Marathon on April 14 will have a new route and 32,000 participants.
	London Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World record in danger! Three of the top four fastest women confirmed for London Marathon (Pulse Sports) Tigst Assefa, Brigid Kosgei and Ruth Chepng'etich headline the elite runners participating at the 2024 London Marathon.
		Geoffrey Kamworor out to challenge six Ethiopians for the 2024 London Marathon crown (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor and Kenenisa Bekele lead the elite runners in the 2024 London Marathon on April 21.
	Marathon Popular de Valencia
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Valencia Marathon generated 31.3 million in tourist income for the city in 2023, five times what was invested in its organisation (Valencia Ciudad del Running) The 2023 Valencia Marathon on December 3 boosted local economy in the tune of 31.3 million euros.
	Rossing National Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rossing Marathon 2024 experiences doubling in entries (Namibia Economist) The 2024 Rossing Marathon will be held this Saturday, March 9, with double its number of participants from last year.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Janeth Jepkosgei & Abel Kirui jump to the defence of Eliud Kipchoge after Tokyo Marathon mishap (Pulse Sports) There have been calls for retirement after Eliud Kipchoge's lackluster 10th finish at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon but fellow runners laud his fighting spirit and tenacity.
	Zydeco Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Preparing For The Oschner Lafayette General Zydeco Marathon This Weekend (KADN.com) The 2024 Zydeco Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 10.
News From: Monday, March 4, 2024
	Little Rock Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Local church uplifts Little Rock Marathon runners (ABC 7 On Your Side) Pulaski Heights Baptist Church members continued to cheer runners of the 2024 Little Rock Marathon.
		Galleries: Little Rock Marathon (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Little Rock Marathon on Sunday, March 3.
	Prague International Marathon
		Training/ Health
		Nobert Kigen provisionally suspended by AIU for doping (Pulse Sports) 2022 Prague Marathon champion, Kenyan Norbert Kigen, was provisionally suspended for using a prohibited substance.
News From: Sunday, March 3, 2024
	Bhutan International Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Royal Bhutan Army Duo Dominates 10th Bhutan International Marathon in Punakha (bnn) Sangay won the 2024 Bhutan International Marathon while Kinzang Lhamo won the women's race.
	Little Rock Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Virginia's Uyemura wins 2024 Little Rock Marathon; Fayetteville's Money tops women's division (Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Trevor Uyemura won the 2024 Little Rock Marathon in 2:42:58.8 while Abigayle Money won the women's race in 2:51:37.
	Myrtle Beach Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		'You just keep going': Thousands of runners take part in Myrtle Beach Marathon (WMBF News) The 2024 Myrtle Beach Marathon was successfully held on Saturday, March 2.
	One City Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		The 10th annual One City Marathon took place this weekend (Wavy.com) Max Greczyn won the 2024 One City Marathon while Lauren Hite won the women's race.
	Tokyo Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Joan Benoit Samuelson capures World Majors six-star medal at Tokyo Marathon (Canadian Running) Marathon icon Joan Benoit Samuelson conquered all six World Majors races in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
		Eliud Kipchoge reacts after disappointing 10th place finish at Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge graciously accepted his defeat at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
		Benson Kipruto breaks course record at Tokyo Marathon; Kipchoge takes 10th place (Canadian Running) Kenya's Benson Kipruto won the 2024 Tokyo Marathon in 2:02:16 while Ethiopia's Sutume Kebede won the women's race in 2:15:55.
News From: Saturday, March 2, 2024
	Motatapu Off Road Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Crisis: Runner Airlifted in Critical Condition from Motatapu Trail (bnn) Safety concerns are raised over the 2024 Motatapu Marathon after a runner was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.
	Napa Valley Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands Join In for the Napa Valley Marathon Over the Weekend (KSRO.com) Michael Vernau won the 2024 Napa Valley Marathon in 2:33 while Stephanie Finley won the women's race in 2:49.
News From: Friday, March 1, 2024
	Tokyo Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Tokyo Marathon 2024: Eliud Kipchoge pays tribute to Kelvin Kiptum ahead of record chase (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge was distraught talking about the tragic passing of Kelvin Kiptum ahead of the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
		Sifan Hassan fires stern warning shot to Rosemary Wanjiru ahead of Sunday's Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Defending champion Rosemary Wanjiru is faced with tough competition - Sifan Hassan, Amane Beriso, among others - at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon this Sunday, March 3.
		A look into Eliud Kipchoge's main challengers at Sunday's Tokyo Marathon (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge faces stiff competition - Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, Benson Kipruto, among others - at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.
News From: Thursday, February 29, 2024
	Little Rock Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Little Rock Marathon Adjusts Start Time for Safety Amid Heat Wave Forecast (bnn) For the first time in its history, the 2024 Little Rock Marathon start time was re-set to 6am, due to heat concerns.
		Little Rock Marathon races, expo sold out for first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic (Fox 16) The 2024 Little Rock Marathon will be held this Sunday, March 3, with almost 13,000 participants in all distances and a boost of $3M for the local economy.
	Marathon Hamburg
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Throwback: A look into Eliud Kipchoge's blistering full marathon debut in 2013 (Pulse Sports) In 2013, Eliud Kipchoge ran his debut marathon at Marathon Hamburg in 2:05:30, a course record.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		The massive wealth Kelvin Kiptum earned in his short but lucrative marathon career (Pulse Sports) Here is a breakdown of how much Kelvin Kiptum earned from his last three races in less than a year.