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News From: Monday, May 15, 2023
 Brookings Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Indiana, Minnesota runners finish first at Brookings Marathon (The Brookings Register)
Nathan Huselton won the 2023 Brookings Marathon in 2:54.12 while Christine Hotvet won the women's race in 3:15.07.
 
 Colfax Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Denver's largest running weekend sells out marathon race distance (9 News)
2023 Colfax Marathon on May 21 was sold out for the first time in history.
 
 Copenhagen Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   North Jersey mom nearly set U.S. record at Copenhagen marathon. Here's how close she came (northjersey.com)
Roberta Groner was first in the women's 45-49 age group of the 2023 Copenhagen Marathon in 2:31:27, almost breaking the American age group record of 2:30:51.
 
 Fredericton Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Weekend recap: Fredericton Marathon course records fall (Canadian Running)
Stanley Chaisson won the 2023 Fredericton Marathon for the third time, breaking his course record in 2:24:40.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Emotional moment as Kevin Sinfield carries former rugby teammate Rob Burrow over finish line at Leeds marathon (Sky News)
Leeds Rhinos legend Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, was carried through the finish line of the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon by former rugby teammate Kevin Sinfield.
 
 Sugarloaf Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Nicholas Arnecke and Katherine McCarthy take titles in 39th Sugarloaf Marathon (Daily Bulldog)
Nicholas Arnecke won the 2023 Sugarloaf Marathon in 2:28:46 while Katherine McCarthy won the women's race in 2:51.46.
 
 Vermont City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Hundreds of volunteers help organize 34th annual Vermont City Marathon (NBC 5)
The 2023 Vermont City Marathon will be held on May 28 with the help of its hundreds of volunteers.
 
News From: Sunday, May 14, 2023
 Fredericton Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   2 records broken at sold-out Fredericton Marathon IG News (IG News)
Stan Chaisson won the 2023 Fredericton Marathon in 2:24:40 while Sarah Mulcahy won the women's race in 2:53:30.
 
 Long Island Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners make history at L.I. marathon (LIHerald.com)
Jordan Daniels won the 2023 Long Island Marathon in 2:21 while Jennifer Zopp won the women's race in 3:09.
 
 Med-City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Man wins Med City Marathon on his first attempt (ABC 6 News)
Ali Ali won the 2023 Med City Marathon in 2:38.
 
   A Russell repeat: Rochester runner defends women's title at Med City Marathon (Post Bulletin)
Lori Russell won the women's race of the 2023 Med City Marathon in 3:03.54.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Leeds marathon: First pictures as Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield cross the start line at Headingley stadium (Yorkshire Evening Post)
A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday, May 14.
 
 Santiago de Chile International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Santiago Marathon commemorated victims of the Chilean dictatorship (Prensa Latina News)
The 2023 Santiago de Chile International Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 14, paying tribute to detainees who disappeared during the dictatorship of President Allende.
 
News From: Saturday, May 13, 2023
 Med-City Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Iowa runner Ali makes impressive Med City Marathon debut (Post Bulletin)
Ali Ali won the 2023 Med City Marathon on his debut marathon in 2:38.54.
 
News From: Friday, May 12, 2023
 Nairobi Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Misoi and Barsosio set to defend Nairobi City Marathon titles (The Standard)
Brimin Misoi and Agnes Barsosio will defend their championship titles at the 2023 Nairobi City Marathon on October 29.
 
 Odds And Ends
  Training/ Health
   For Mother's Day, Krista DuChene reflects on balancing the marathon and motherhood (Canadian Running)
Krista DuChene, who finished third at the 2018 Boston Marathon, talked about her running career as a mom in her book, "Seven Years Later".
 
 Ogden Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Many City Departments Integral to Success of Ogden Wellness Weekend (The Intelligencer)
The 2023 Ogden Marathon on Saturday, May 20, reflects a successful collaboration with city departments, as has been through the years.
 
 Toronto Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Baby Point man, in his 70s, wins Toronto Marathon in his age category (toronoto.com)
Paul Madonia won the 70-74 age category at the 2023 Toronto Marathon in 3:44.
 
News From: Thursday, May 11, 2023
 Brookings Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Brookings Marathon: 550 runners to challenge themselves this weekend (The Brookings Register)
The 2023 Brookings Marathon will be held this Saturday, May 13.
 
 Copenhagen Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Copenhagen Marathon: How to avoid transport delays on race day (The Local)
The 2023 Copenhagen Marathon will be held on May 14 with a new route.
 
 New York City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Three NYC Marathon winners we won't forget (Athletics Weekly)
Here are three memorable New York City Marathon winners.
 
 Uhuru Classic Nairobi City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Nairobi City Marathon postponed five weeks to July 2 (Athletics Illustrated)
The 2023 Nairobi City Marathon was postponed from May 21 to July 2.
 
 Vancouver International Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Yukoner finishes 3rd at Vancouver Marathon (Yukon News)
Callahan McKenzie finished third in the women's race of the Vancouver Marathon in 2:49:28.
 
 Vermont City Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   RunVermont makes major safety changes to 2023 Vermont City Marathon (NBC 5)
The 2023 Vermont City Marathon will be held on May 28 with a safer course.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
 Boston Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   First female Boston Marathon runner Bobbi Gibb on starting a running revolution: "We knew the world was never going to be the same" (Olympics News)
Bobbi Gibb talks about the remarkable story behind her history-making Boston Marathon run.
 
 Cleveland Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Cleveland Marathon participation on slow rise since pandemic (ABC News 5 Cleveland)
The 2023 Cleveland Marathon on May 21 will have more participants than last year, although the number is not back to pre-COVID levels.
 
 Dublin Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Irish national Marathon champion Martin Hoare reveals how he juggles work with gruelling training regime (The Irish Sun)
Martin Hoare, national champion at the 2023 Dublin Marathon, talked about his training regimen.
 
 Fredericton Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Fredericton Marathon sees big jump in registrations for 45th annual event (CBC)
The 2023 Fredericton Marathon on Sunday will have more participants than last year and 75% are travelling from outside the area.
 
 London Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Is London the best marathon in the world? (Athletics Weekly)
This is one person's perspective on London Marathon being the world's best.
 
 Madeline Island Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Sister act: Duo coordinates Madeline Island marathon (Ashland Daily Press)
Sisters and co-organizers Alyssa Larsen and Grace Hogan talked about how Madeline Island Marathon started in the 80's and restarted in 2017.
 

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