Marathon/Running News: 6/17/23 - 6/24/23

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News From: Saturday, June 24, 2023
	Safaricom Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kigen, Kwambai win Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Philip Kigen won the 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon in 2:19:06 while Mercy Kwambai won the women's race.
News From: Friday, June 23, 2023
	Banff Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands race in cold, wet Banff Marathon (Rocky Mountain Outlook) Lucas Paniak won the 2023 Banff Marathon on Father's Day in 2:53.09 while Veronique Samson won the women's race in 3:10:17.
	Marathon Quy Nhon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon can become top race in region: athletics chief (VnExpress) VnExpress Marathon Quy Nhon was successfully held on June 11 with 10,000 participants.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Kipchoge: Beating two-hour marathon barrier remains my greatest feat (La Prensa Latina) An interview with Kipchoge on his training, his goals and how his career started.
		Coaching kids: how to introduce children to running (Canadian Running) Elementary health and phys-ed teacher and junior development coach Amanda Truelove talked about exposing children to running in order to develop lifelong healthy habits.
News From: Thursday, June 22, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		6 Essential Tips to Qualify for the Boston Marathon (stack) Here are some tips to qualify for the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The community Impact of Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) Since its debut in 2000, Lewa Safari Marathon has raised funds for wildlife preservation and community projects, including the building of 27 schools.
	Toronto Waterfront Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2023 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon medal to feature iconic CN Tower (Canadian Running) The newly designed medal for the 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October was crafted by Toronto artist Inge Johnson using recycled metal and depicts the iconic CN Tower.
News From: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Legendary matchups' set as Chicago Marathon announces 2023 elite female headliners (NBC 5 Chicago) Race organizers announced the women's elite entries for the 2023 Chicago Marathon which include Ruth Chepngetich, Emily Sisson, Sifan Hassan, among others.
		Ruth Chepngetich and Sifan Hassan to run 2023 Chicago Marathon (Canadian Running) The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced its elite runner lineup that includes Ruth Chepngetich and Emily Sisson.
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Eldoret City marathon postponed (athletics.co.ke) Eldoret City Marathon, initially set on June 25, has been postponed to December 1.
	Missoula Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Missoula Marathon weekend promises excitement, economic boost (NBC Montana) The 2023 Missoula Marathon this weekend is estimated to bring in $2 million into the community.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Try this advanced hip mobility routine before your next run (Canadian Running) Here is a five-minute stretching and mobility routine before a run to enhance performance, prevent injuries, among others.
	Safaricom Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		All set for 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon (Citizen Digital) The 2023 Lewa Safari Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 24, with the proceeds going to the preservation of endangered species and other wildlife.
News From: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
	2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Men's Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Dunn, Salyer qualify for Olympic Trials in marathon (Miami Valley Today) Both Nate Dunn and Jason Salyer have qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in 2024.
	Leadville Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Canadian Rob Krar finishes second at Leadville Trail Marathon (Canadian Trail Running) Canadian Rob Krar finished second at the 2023 Leadville Trail Marathon in 3:42:23 while Canadian Molly Hurford finished eighth in the women's race.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		NCAA likely to remove cannabis from banned substance list (Canadian Running) An NCAA committee advocates for the removal of cannabis from its list of banned substances.
	Waterford Viking Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Bausch + Lomb employees support Viking Marathon with spin-a-thon for charity (Waterford News & Star) Bausch + Lomb is one of the main sponsors of the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon on Sunday, June 25.
	Wellington Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record numbers for Wellington Marathon this weekend (Wellington.Scoop) The 2023 Wellington Marathon will be held on Sunday, June 25, with a record number of participants.
News From: Monday, June 19, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter Guinness World Record at Grandma's Marathon (Fox 21 Local News) Riley Pathman and Sean McQuaid Shatter crossed the finish line in 2:35:26, now the fastest marathon time pushing a wheelchair.
		2023 Grandma's Marathon In Pictures (Fox 21 Local News) A gallery of photos/videos taken during the 2023 Grandma's Marathon on Saturday, June 17.
		Elish Barno sets record with fifth Grandma's Marathon win (Athletics News) Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09.14, his fifth win in the race.
		Grandma's gives back: Area businesses feel race's economic impact (WDIO.com) Grandma's Marathon produces an economic impact for businesses of $20 million every year.
	Leadville Trail Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Snowstorm surprises mountain marathoners: "All 4 seasons in a single day!" (CBS Colorado) Scott Spillman won the 2023 Leadville Marathon in 3:36:52 while Elanor Pell won the women's race in 4:02:14.
	Pacific Crest Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Joseph Hull and Sarah Furth are top finishers at Pacific Crest Marathon in Bend (The Bulletin) Joseph Hull won the 2023 Pacific Crest Marathon in 2:59:59 while Sarah Furth won the women's race in 3:42:36.
News From: Sunday, June 18, 2023
	Manitoba Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Triumphant runners conquer Manitoba's 45th marathon on Father's Day (Global News) The 2023 Manitoba Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, June 18.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Winnipeg's Neal rules female division at Manitoba Marathon (The Free Press) Roger Hopper won the 2023 Manitoba Marathon in 2:23:50 while Dawn Neal, 42, won the women's race in 2:57:58.
	Mayor's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Friends and former college teammates win half and full marathons at Anchorage Mayor's Marathon (Anchorage Daily News) Chris Brenk won the 2023 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon in 2:35:07 while Mariah Burroughs won the women's race in 3:14:27.
News From: Saturday, June 17, 2023
	Grandma's Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Five-Time Champ: Elisha Barno becomes winningest men's runner in Grandma's Marathon history behind PR (Northern News Now) Kenya's Elisha Barno won the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in 2:09:14.
	Med-City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Med City Marathon was a hit, but will it change dates in 2024? (Post Bulletin) The 2023 Med City Marathon was not held on the Memorial Day Weekend and organizers are deciding whether to continue doing so.