Marathon/Running News: 9/21/23 - 9/28/23

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News From: Thursday, September 28, 2023
	Boston Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2024 Boston Marathon cut-off time is the largest to date (Canadian Running) Out of the 33,058 qualifier applications, only 22,019 were accepted into the 2024 Boston Marathon.
	Buenos Aires Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Buenos Aires Marathon: Kenyan marathoner loses race after being attacked by dog (Canadian Running) Robert Kimutai Ngeno, who finished third in the 2023 Buenos Aires Marathon, was attacked by a dog on the course.
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Blow as Eldoret City Marathon postponed for third time (Pulse Sports) The 2023 Eldoret City Marathon this Sunday, October 1, was cancelled for the third time and indefinitely postponed.
	Loch Ness Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Shaun Cumming hopes to become first Inverness winner of Baxters Loch Ness Marathon (The P & J) The 2023 Loch Ness Marathon is set this Sunday, October 1.
	Maine Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Maine Marathon partners with Kinomap, highlighting course and fundraising goals (Endurance.Biz) The 2023 Maine Marathon this Sunday, October 1, partners with Kinomap which allows athletes to simulate participation in a live event and more.
	Wineglass Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		5 things to know about Wineglass Marathon, which was voted NY's top marathon again in 2023 (Star Gazette) The 2023 Wineglass Marathon will beheld this Sunday, October 1.
News From: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
	Chicago Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Metra operating extra service for Bank of America Chicago Marathon (Metra News) The Metra will offer additional trains in the early morning for the Chicago Marathon runners.
	Grandma's Marathon
		Human Interest Story
		After almost four decades, Linda Hanson retires from Grandma's Marathon (WDIO.com) Finance & Operations Director Linda Hanson has retired from Grandma's Marathon after four decades with the organization.
	Hamptons Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Despite Forecast, Nearly 1,300 Compete in Hamptons Marathon Festival of Races (27east.com) Jake Gallagher won the 2023 Hamptons Marathon in 2:43:46 while Emily Heine won the women's race in 3:24:19.
	Odds And Ends
		Human Interest Story
		Banned Kiwi Olympian Zane Robertson arrested in sexual assault probe (Canadian Running) Olympian Zane Robertson, who hold the New Zealand marathon record and is now serving an eight-year suspension for doping, was arrested in a sexual assault probe.
	One City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		One City Marathon in Newport News returns for its 10th year (Wavy.com) The 2024 One City Marathon will be held on March 3.
News From: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
	Berlin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Adidas new single-use racing shoe releases to the public-for CAD $650 (Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa spectacular win at the 2023 Berlin Marathon has put her runnning shoes of choice in the limelight: Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, which debuted at the race.
	Durban International Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Durban International Marathon set to break boundaries in 2024 (Rising Sun) The 2024 Durban International Marathon will be held on April 28.
	Eldoret City Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		New routes announced for Eldoret City Marathon ahead of Sunday's race (Pulse Sports) Race director Paul Tanui announced that the 2023 Eldoret City Marathon on Sunday, October 1, will have a new route.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Sheila Chepkirui uncertain about Paris Olympics participation (Pulse Sports) Sheila Chepkirui, runner up at the 2023 Berlin Marathon women's race, is still undecided whether to run at the 2024 Olympic Games.
	Quad Cities Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Chicago Athlete on the Road: Quad Cities (Chicago Athlete) One runner shared her experience at the 2023 Quad Cities Marathon last Sunday, September 24.
	Twin Cities Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Twin Cities Marathon: Running groups might be the key to becoming an avid runner (MPR News) Running groups and running communities around Minnesota are instrumental in encouraging runners to start their first step towards completing the Twin Cities Marathon.
News From: Monday, September 25, 2023
	Berlin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Is it the shoes? Runner shatters women's marathon world record (KATC 3) Tigist Assefa world record-shattering run at the 2023 Berlin Marathon was accomplished with a brand new pair of Adidas shoes, 40% lighter than other running supershoes.
		Kipchoge celebrates Berlin Marathon victory by dancing in a nightclub (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge and Tigist Assefa joined the after-party celebrations at Metropol Nightclub in Berlin CBD.
		Eliud Kipchoge's Berlin disappointment despite unprecedented fifth victory (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge's time at the 2023 Berlin Marathon is slower than his world record but he became the first man to win the event five times.
		How Canadians did at the 2023 Berlin Marathon (Canadian Running) Malindi Elmore was the top Canadian and North American female performer at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.
		Sheila Chepkirui hungry for more success after Berlin Marathon exploits (Pulse Sports) Sheila Chepkirui is the runner-up winner of the women's race at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.
	Jackson Hole Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Snapped: Jackson Hole Marathon (Buckrail) Alexandru Bacosca won the 2023 Jackson Hole Marathon in 2:39:2 while Becca Pizzi won the women's race in 3:14:51.
	Kenai River Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Kenai River Marathon: When 26.2 miles isn't enough (Peninsula Clarion) How champions Michael Roy and Julianne Dickerson prepared for the 2023 Kenai River Marathon.
		Big Turnout For Kenai River Marathon (KSRM) The 2023 Kenai River Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, September 24.
	Odds And Ends
		Non-Marathon/ Other Running
		Kenyan runner loses two world records due to short course (Canadian Running) The 10K course in Brasov, Romania was found 25 meters short, prompting the non-ratification of the 10K and 5K records of Agnes Ngetich.
	Whiskey Row Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		45th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon is October 14th! (Signals) The Annual Whiskey Row Marathon on October 14 is the oldest continuously run marathon in Arizona.
News From: Sunday, September 24, 2023
	Bellingham Bay Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon (Cascadia Daily News) A gallery of photos taken during the 2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon on Sunday, September 24.
	Berlin Marathon
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Berlin Marathon 2023: Eliud Kipchoge claims fifth race win as Tigist Assefa smashes women's world record (Olympics News) Eliud Kipchoge won the 2023 Berlin Marathon in 2:02:42, his fifth for the event, while Tigist Assefa won the women's race and set the women's marathon world record in 2:02:42.
		Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa annihilates women's world record at 2023 Berlin Marathon (Canadian Running) Ethiopia's Tigist Assefa set the world record for women's marathon at the 2023 Berlin Marathon in 2:11:52.