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Blue Ridge Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 17, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Business owners in downtown Roanoke hope for a boost from the Blue Ridge Marathon (BollyInside.com) The 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon was expected to boost the regional economy to the tune of $1.6M.
	News From: Thursday, April 14, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How to volunteer at the Blue Ridge Marathon this weekend (WSLS.com) The 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon on Saturday, April 16, is in need of volunteers.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 18, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Best signs from the 2022 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) The signs that made the 2022 Boston Marathon memorable.
		Molly Seidel Dropped Out Of Boston Marathon At Mile 16 Due To Injury (CBS Boston) Olympic medalist Molly Seidel dropped out of the 2022 Boston Marathon due to injury.
		Photos: The 2022 Boston Marathon (WBUR) A gallery of photos taken during the 2022 Boston Marathon.
		Top Canadian results at the 2022 Boston Marathon (Canadian Running) Exciting results for the Canadian runners at the 2022 Boston Marathon.
		Jepchirhir, Chebet Capture Boston Marathon Titles in Exciting Races (Race Results Weekly) Kenyans Peres Jepchirchir and Evans Chebet won today's Boston Marathon in 2:21:01 and 2:06:51, respectively, in the race's first edition on Patriots' Day in just over three years.
		Peres Jepchirchir wins the Boston Marathon in 2:21:02 (Canadian Running) Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race of the Boston Marathon in 2:21:02.
		Boston Marathon 2022: The winners, prize money, spectator info, race map, road closures (Live Blog) (Boston 25 News) Evans Chebet won the 2022 Boston Marathon in 2:06:51 while Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race in 2:21:02.
		Evans Chebet claims Boston Marathon title, topping deep field (WRTV.com) Kenya's Evans Chebet won the 2022 Boston Marathon in 2:06:51.
	News From: Sunday, April 17, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Meet the Boston Marathon runners who blazed a trail for thousands of women (Boston 25 News) Nina Kuscsik and Pat Barrett were two of the eight women who were allowed to officially participate for the first time in 1972 Boston Marathon.
	News From: Friday, April 15, 2022
		Human Interest Story
		'One Boston Day' commemorates the nine-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings (WWLP.com) This Friday, April 15, the city of Boston will celebrate "One Boston Day" to commemorate the nine-year anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		With London In the Fall, Boston Marathon Was Perfect Fit for Purdue (Race Results Weekly) While the TCS London Marathon has been very good to Charlotte Purdue, the decision by the London Marathon organizers to hold the race in October again this year gave Purdue a clear path to try a different marathon this spring, the 2022 Boston Marathon.
	News From: Thursday, April 14, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		A U.S. women's marathon era nobody predicted hits Boston (NBC Sorts) The 2022 Boston Marathon will showcase the exciting new era of American women's marathon.
		Boston Marathon preview: can Kipruto and Jepchirchir be beaten? (Canadian Running) Top marathoners will complete at the 2022 Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, April 18.
	News From: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Course Should Favor Five-Time World Champion Kamworor (Race Results Weekly) Probably Kenya's most versatile male distance runner, five-time world champion Geoffrey Kamworor sees Monday's Boston Marathon as playing to his strengths. The 29 year-old will run Boston for the first time. He hopes that his two victories and four podium finishes at the TCS New York City Marathon, another hilly race which does not use pacemakers, foreshadow Boston success.
		Descended from Boston royalty: Ottawa's Krista MacDonald (Canadian Running) Krista MacDonald, great-granddaughter of the 1898 Boston Marathon champion Ronald MacDonald, will run the 2022 Boston Marathon for the first time.
		With Boston Marathon Back at Full Speed, Businesses Along 26.2-Mile Route Are Thrilled (NBC Boston) The 2022 Boston Marathon is expected to pump $200 million into the local economy.
	News From: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Mayor Michelle Wu to address Boston Marathon safety plan as COVID-19 cases rise (WCVB 5) Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is set to address the safety plan for Boston Marathon, amidst the rising COVID cases.
		Human Interest Story
		Hotel Rooms Still Remain For Boston Marathon, But At A Price (Race Results Weekly) Next Monday the Boston Marathon returns to its traditional slot in the calendar on Patriots' Day for the first time in three years. America's oldest marathon will be held again at full capacity after the field was reduced for last October's race. With so many runners and their families headed for Boston again, one might assume that all the hotels are sold out. That's not the case. Prices aren't cheap, but they are no more expensive than advance-purchase prices from several months ago.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Your guide to the 2022 Boston Marathon (Boston Globe) Here is a short but complete guide to the 2022 Boston Marathon - where to watch live and online, schedule, top runners and more.
	News From: Monday, April 11, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners react to Boston Marathon ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes (WBUR) Most runners support the Boston Marathon ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes but the affected athletes themselves feel unfairly singled out.
Canberra Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 11, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		TCS Celebrates 5-year Partnership with The Canberra Times Marathon Festival with Run for Reconciliation (Orissadiary.com) Tata Consultancy Services celebrates its 5-year partnership with Canberra Marathon by supporting the Indigenous communities and runners.
Dong-A Seoul International Marathon
	News From: Sunday, April 17, 2022
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Melly and Geremew run course records for Seoul Marathon success (World Athletics) Mosinet Geremew won the 2022 Seoul Marathon in 2:04:43 while Joan Chelimo Melly won the women's race in 2:18:04.
	News From: Friday, April 15, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2022 Seoul Marathon to Take Place This Weekend (KBS World) The 2022 Seoul Marathon is set on Sunday, April 17, with an in-person race of elite runners and a virtual race of 21,000 runners.
Eau Claire Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		On Your Marks, Get Set, Fun: Eau Claire Marathon Returns (Volume One) The 2022 Eau Claire Marathon is set to be held on May 1.
Fargo Marathon
	News From: Monday, April 18, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Fargo Marathon Keeps Pace While Adjusting To Changes (KVRR) The 2022 Fargo Marathon remains scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 21, despite several changes of the course because of high river levels.
North Pole Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Infographic: Would you run the North Pole Marathon? (Aljazeera) Here is how running the 2022 North Pole Marathon feels like.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Sunday, April 17, 2022
		Training/ Health
		Should you run for time or distance? (Canadian Running) Here are the different scenarios when runners should run for distance or time.
	News From: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
		Human Interest Story
		British runner sets Guinness World Record for most consecutive marathons (Canadian Running) Kate Jayden, who completed her 101 marathons in 101 days, broke the Guinness World Record for a female athlete running the most consecutive marathons.