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Bataan Memorial Death March
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Guardsman has competed in 60 marathons (Southtown Star) Trent Sinnet is a marathon runner and he has done nine of the grueling 26.2 mile races in full military gear. He does them with other National Guard members and one of the races he does is the Bataan Memorial Death March in Las Cruces New Mexico.
Big Bear Marathon
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Run the Bear Big Bear Lake Marathon (Bear Valley News) With over three-hundred days of sun per year, Big Bear Lake will offer a superb venue for marthon runners. The area most notably known as Ryan Hall's running route will provide a friendly race staff promised by even coordinator Beth Gardner
Charlevoix Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Over 1,000 racers to Run Charlevoix (Charlevoix Courier) Well over one-thousand runners from around the world are expected to descend on Charlevoix to run races from the 5K up the the marathon. Some of the most scenic trails are used for the course.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 17, 2009
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Deena Kastor to try for marathon comeback in Chicago (Chicago Examiner) Best known for her bronze medal at the Athens Olympics, Deena Kastor will make a run at her comeback from her 2008 foot injury during Beijing Olympics by competing for the women's title at the October Chicago Marathon.
City of Los Angeles Marathon (L.A. Marathon)
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		City Council In Favor Of Revised Los Angeles Marathon Route (Canyon News) The City of Beverly Hills has approved a plan which includes West Los Angeles as part of the 2010 running of the Los Angeles Marathon. Race officials are continuing to speak with the City of Santa Monica in hopes of involving that city with part of the marathon route.
Grandma's Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Did the Grandma's Marathon timing chips slip? (Duluth News Tribune) The Grandma's marathon received twenty-five to thirty emails or phone calls on Monday from race participants whose timing chips failed to register their official time at the finish line. The timing chip simply didn't work for several runners, mostly in the marathon.
		With one crunch, runners marathon ends four miles from finish (Duluth News Tribune) Shane McKinley collapsed at mile 22 of the Grandma's Marathon. What started as a family affair of running a marathon wound up being a trip to the hospital for a broken hip.
	News From: Monday, June 22, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Grandma's Marathon Flourished Despite Race Not Filling Up (Northland's News Center) The Twin Cities saw an estimated sixty-six thousand people visiting for the Grandma's Marathon which brings in nearly eight million dollars to the local economy. Grandma's Marathon typically serves as the areas kick off for tourist season.
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Grandma's Marathon winners and complete results (Examiner.com) The thirty-third running of Grandma's Marathon saw two Americans cross the line first in the men's and women's marathon races. Mary Akor defended her title and Chris Raabe won his first title.
		Grandma's Marathon Economic Impact (Northlands NewCenter) Despite the concern of the down spiraling economy, business was still booming at Canal Park as usual for the Grandma's Marathon.
		Once Duluth's Grandma's Marathon is Over, The Cleanup Begins (Fox 21 News) After the hardwork of the runner's on Saturday, the work just begins for many race officials.
		Grandma's Marathon: Minnesota native Chris Raabe joins Mary Akor in winner's circle (Twin Cities.com) Chris Raabe became the first American to win Grandma's marathon since Mark Curp in 1995. Mary Akor became the first U.S. woman to win the women's title three consecutive times.
	News From: Saturday, June 20, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Americans Claim Grandma's Marathon Titles (Fox 21 News) Christopher Raabe became the first American since 1995 to win the men's marathon while Mary Akor won for the third consecutive year.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Akor, Mourning Father, Hopes Crowd Will Lift Her (Star Tribune) With her father passing away suddenly last month, Mary Akor thought about dropping out of the 2009 Grandma's Marathon and her quest of becoming the second runner to win the race three consecutive years (Lorraine Moller, 79-81)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Sauk Rapids High School Graduate Wins Grandma's Marathon (Times Media) Suak Rapids High School graduate, Christopher Raabe, became the first American since 1995 to win the Grandma's Marathon.
Johnny Miles Marathon
	News From: Monday, June 22, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		MacLennan Captures Seventh Johnny Miles Marathon (The Chronicle Herald) Dave MacLennan won the 2009 Johnny Miles, his seventh career victory at the event.
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		A Pictou County Sweep At Johnny Miles Marathon (The News) Two Pictou County runners Dave MacLennan and Debbie MacDonald were victorious at the 2009 Johnny Miles Marathon.
Lake Placid Marathon
	News From: Friday, June 19, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Runners pack village for 5th Lake Placid Marathon (Lake Placid News) More than two-thousand runners packed the course of the fifth annual Lake Placid Marathon with Sebastien Roulier of Quebec taking home top honors in the 26.2 mile race with a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 17 seconds
London Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Standard readers invited to redesign London Marathon route (London Evening Standard) A more "glamorous" London Marathon may be in the near future. The billionaire boss of Virgin, which takes over title sponsorship of the London Marathon next year is asking London Evening Standard readers to redesign the marathon course.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Portagers pound the pavement at Manitoba Marathon (Portage Daily Graphic) Local runners participated in the Portage area Manitoba Marathon. The thirty-first annual event saw record numbers of participants on a day which put runners to the test.
	News From: Monday, June 22, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyans Beat Heat in Manitoba Marathon (Winnipeg Sun) Hilary Cheruiyot won the 2009 Manitoba Marathon in extreme heat conditions when he finished in 2:27:29.
		Human Interest Story
		Next Manitoba Marathon Goal: find 14000 runners (Winnipeg Sun) The thirty-first Manitoba Marathon events drew nearly fourteen thousand participants. Executive director, Shirley Lumb, said this was over eight-hundred more than the 2008 edition and that the fourteen-thousand barrier will be broken next year.
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Top woman in Manitoba Marathon dedicates win to dad (Winnipeg Sun) Cindy Sondag of Grand Forks, North Dakota won the women's title at the Manitoba Marathon with a time of 3 hours and 12 minutes and dedicated the win to dad. Her husband Eric was on hand to help Cindy pull through the last several miles.
		Human Interest Story
		Ecstasy and agony: Post Manitoba Marathon (Winnipeg Free Press) Jorie Janzen suggests that post race that you eat well, hydrate properly and take time to rest in order to heal from the damaging effects of running the marathon.
	News From: Sunday, June 21, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenyan wins Manitoba Marathon (Winnipeg Free Press) Rising heat and windy conditions didn't slow Hillary Cheruiyot, Kenya, from winning the Manitoba Marathon in wire to wire fashion with a time of 2 hours 27 minutes and 29 seconds. Cindy Sondag of Grand Forks, North Dakota took home the women's top spot with a time of 3 hours 12 minutes and 9 seconds.
Marine Corps Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		100 remaining spaces available for the Marine Corps Marathon (WBTW News) The American Cancer Society announced that it is down to the last one-hundred spaces for the October 25, 2009 Marine Corps Marathon. General registration closed in sixteen days by filling the thirty-thousand runner slots.
Mayor's Marathon
	News From: Saturday, June 20, 2009
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record's Set At Mayor's Marathon (KTUU) Mike Wisnewski broke the twenty-two year old course record held by Race Director Michael Friess en route to his dominant victory at the 2009 Mayor's Marathon.
		Mishawaka Mayor Rea Completes Mayor's Marathon In Alaska (WSBT TV) Jeff Rea, mayor of Mishawaka, ran and finished his first marathon in just under four hours and twenty minutes.
		Wisniewski breaks record in Mayor's Marathon (Anchorage Daily News) Michael Wisniewski, a Minnesota tranplant to Alaska, crushed a twenty-two year old course record at Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage by nearly two minutes with a time of 2 hours and 22 minutes and 29 seconds.
Mont Blanc Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
		Human Interest Story
		Chamonix Mont Blanc marathon and cross events this weekend (Chamonet.com) The Chamonix Mont Blanc Marathon will be held on Sunday over a grueling forty-two kilometer course that traverses several mountains surrounding the town of Chamonix. Over 1500 runners are expected to participate.