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News From: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
	Hyderabad Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		13th edition of NMDC Hyderabad Marathon to be begin on August 24 (Hans India) The 2024 Hyderabad Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 25.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		[WATCH]- Eliud Kipchoge's moment of sportsmanship at the Paris Olympic Games (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge waited for the last athlete to pass him before he walked off the course at the 2024 Paris Olympics marathon.
	Reykjavik Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Record Attendance Expected at 40th Reykjavík Marathon (Iceland Review) The 2024 Reykjavík Marathon will be held this Saturday, August 24, with record-breaking donations.
	Rotterdam Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Rotterdam marathon tickets for 2025 sell out in record time (DutchNews) Registration for the 2025 Rotterdam Marathon sold out in record time, within 2.5 hours.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kiira Motors gives Rwenzori Marathon Eco-Friendly boost as official transport partner (Kawowo Sports) Kiira Motors Corporation will be providing electric vehicles for the eco-friendly 2024 Mt. Rwenzori Marathon.
	The Santa Rosa Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Santa Rosa Marathon prompts weekend road closures (The Press Democrat) The 2024 Santa Rosa Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 25.
News From: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 New York City Marathon Elite Field Announced: Tamirat Tola, Hellen Obiri To Defend Titles After Olympic Medals (Citius Mag) The elite lists of the 2024 New York City Marathon on November 3 include the defending champions, fresh from winning their Olympic medals.
		Defending New York City Marathon champions returning for 2024 (Canadian Running) The 2024 New York City Marathon in November will feature 14 former champions and 27 Olympians.
	Run The Rock Marathon - Canada
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Run the Rock Marathon: Runners compete on Texada Island despite threatening weather (Peak) Lucas Mulhall won the 2024 Run the Rock Marathon in 3:24:35 while Jody Lownds won the women's race in 4:02:37.
	Rwenzori Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		World spotlight turns on Uganda as hundreds jet in for Rwenzori Marathon (pulse.ug) The 2024 Rwenzori Marathon will be held this Saturday, August 24.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sioux Falls Marathon This Sunday - Everything You Need to Know (97.3 KKRC) The 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon will be held this Sunday, August 25.
News From: Monday, August 19, 2024
	Disney World Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Disney Reveals Medals for 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (AllEars.net) A first look at the 2025 Disney World Marathon medals.
	Memphis Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registration opens for 2024 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend (abc 24) Registration for the 2024 Memphis Marathon on December 7 is now open.
	New York City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maybelline becomes New York City Marathon's first cosmetics partner (Cosmetics Business) The L'Oreal-owned make-up brand, Maybelline, will be the first cosmetics partner of the New York City Marathon on November 3.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First edition of Red Sea Marathon announced for early 2025 (Arab News) The inaugural edition of the Red Sea Marathon is set on January 18, 2025.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		How much do Olympic champions get paid? (Canadian Running) Payment for the successful Olympic athletes varies on a case-to-case basis, depending on the country - from cash to houses to cows.
	Sydney Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sydney Marathon Stories - Being Part of People's Joy Makes Pacing Worth the Pain: Valerie Tan (SportPlus) Valerie Tan, a pacer at the 2024 Sydney Marathon on September 15, talked about her running journey.
News From: Sunday, August 18, 2024
	Edmonton Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Thousands take part in Edmonton marathon (CityNews Everywhere) David Mutai won the 2024 Edmonton Marathon.
	Odds And Ends
		Training/ Health
		Can salt tabs help your race performance? (Canadian Running) Salt tabs are more useful for those who sweat heavily or run in extreme heat.
News From: Friday, August 16, 2024
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Berlin Marathon announces elite field of sub-2:06 runners (Canadian Running) The 2024 Berlin Marathon elite lists underscore the deep rivalry between Kenyan and Ethiopian runners.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Marathon Pour Tous: comparing amateur and elite performances at Paris 2024 (Endurance.Biz) Data from Strava show the difference in the run of amateurs at the 2024 Marathon Pour Tous against those of professionals in the 2024 Paris Olympics Marathon.
News From: Thursday, August 15, 2024
	Berlin Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Kandie headlines Berlin Marathon that excludes serial winners Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele (MozzartSport) The 2024 Berlin Marathon on September 29 elite lists include six runners with under 2:05 finishes; the event expects more than 50,000 participants.
		50,000 runners expected at 50th anniversary BMW Berlin Marathon (Endurance.Biz) The 2024 Berlin Marathon is set on September 29 with 50,000 participants.
	Edmonton Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Wildfire smoke and poor air quality top of mind ahead of Servus Edmonton Marathon (Edmonton Journal) The 2024 Edmonton Marathon on Sunday, August 18, will have a record-breaking 6,500 runners although air quality from the Canadian wildfires is a concern.
	Fox Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		First look at the Fox Cities Marathon medal and T-shirt designs (WBAY.com) A first look at the medals and shirts for the 2024 Fox Cities Marathon on September 22.
	Odds And Ends
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		How long do super shoes last? (Canadian Running) A new study of the two types of midsoles in super shoes has shown that while both start out with the initial boost, one type wears out after 450K and should best be used new during races.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Clayton Young After Finishing 9th At The 2024 Olympic Marathon (2:08:44): Race Recap + Reflections (Citius Mag) Clayton Young talked about his 2024 Paris Olympics marathon experience.
		Kenya remains unchallenged in Africa following Olympics success (Pulse Sports) Kenya led Africa in number of medals won at the 2024 Paris Olympics, most in running races, including the bronze for Hellen Obiri in the women's marathon.
	Sioux Falls Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sioux Falls Marathon: "It's a beautiful climb"; a message in a marathon (Keloland.com) The 2024 Sioux Falls Marathon will be held on Sunday, August 25.
	Sunshine Coast Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Record Breaking 12,000 participants for Sunshine Coast Marathon (Our Sunshine Coast) The 2024 Sunshine Coast Marathon raised over $200,000 for charity with record-breaking 12,000 participants last Sunday, August 11.