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Bismarck Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 30, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners prepare for Bismarck Marathon's 40th year (KFYR TV) The 2021 Bismarck Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 18.
Boston Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 3, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Runners should refrain from kissing strangers to protect themselves from COVID, Boston Marathon says (MassLive) Boston Marathon specifically recommended not participating in the Wellesley College tradition of kissing runners around the halfway mark of the event.
	News From: Thursday, September 2, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Boston Marathon will require coronavirus vaccine proof or negative COVID-19 test (Boston Herald) The 2021 Boston Marathon on October 11 will require participants to either be fully vaccinated or get negative result in a recent COVID-19 test.
	News From: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		B.A.A. apologizes for scheduling Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples' Day (Boston 25 News) The Boston Athletic Association apologized for scheduling this years Boston Marathon on the same day as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
		Two-Time Champ Lelisa Desisa Will Compete In The Boston Marathon This October (CBS Boston) Two-time winner Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia will be back at the 2021 Boston Marathon in October.
Chicago Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Celebrating Mark Allan: Tragedy at the Chicago Marathon (WDTN News 2) Among the interesting news coverage of Mark Allan was the tragic death of Rachael Townsend in the 2004 Chicago Marathon while trying to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 2, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Officials: 'No plan to cancel' 23rd Flying Pig Marathon (ABC 9 Cincinnati) The 2021 Flying Pig Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 31, with safety measures in place.
Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 2, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon will offer live and virtual events (KTVB 7) The 2021 Famous Idaho Potato Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 18, with safety measures in place.
Fredericton Marathon
	News From: Sunday, September 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Fredericton Marathon returns after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 (Global News) The 2021 Fredericton Marathon had a successful run after 2019 and 2020 events were cancelled.
Heart of America Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds compete in Heart of America marathon (Columbia Missourian) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Heart of America Marathon on September 6.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		62nd Heart of America Marathon more back to normal this year (KOMU 8) The 2021 Heart of America Marathon remains scheduled to be held September 6, with safety measures in place - no relay, less number of runners, among others.
London Marathon
	News From: Friday, September 3, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Rep Yours': London Marathon 2021 campaign from New Balance (Endurance.Biz) New Balance unveiled 'Rep Yours', its Virgin Money London Marathon campaign for 2021.
Manitoba Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manitoba Gets Ready for Marathon's Long-Awaited Return (West Island Blog) Brian Walker won the 2021 Manitoba Marathon in 2:29:24 while Nicole Walker won the women's race in 2:52:55.
	News From: Sunday, September 5, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Manitoba Marathon returns as Canada's first sanctioned running event since pandemic began (Global News) The 2021 Manitoba Marathon had a successful run on September 5.
		Family day at Manitoba Marathon as Walkers rule the road (Winnipeg Sun) A gallery of photos taken during the 2021 Manitoba Marathon on September 5.
	News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Road Closures: 2021 Manitoba Marathon (UM News) The 2021 Manitoba Marathon returns to in-person running on September 5.
Marquette Marathon
	News From: Saturday, September 4, 2021
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Hundreds participate in the 12th annual Marquette Marathon series (TV6 Upper Michigan Source) Despite the rains, the 2021 Marquette Marathon had a successful run on September 4.
New York City Marathon
	News From: Monday, August 30, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		'Running for Rare': NORD a Charity Partner of 2021 NYC Marathon (Anca Vasculitis News) The National Organization for Rare Disorders, known as NORD, is now one of the more than 400 official charity partners of the 2021 New York City Marathon.
Odds And Ends
	News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
		Training/ Health
		Study: probiotics may improve marathon performance (Canadian Running) New research has shown runners can reduce their risk for GI issues (and improve performance) by taking probiotics.
	News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
		Training/ Health
		Eliud Kipchoge wants to try an ultramarathon (Canadian Running) n a recent interview with Rob Steger in the Training for Ultra Podcast, Eliud Kipchoge revealed interest in running ultra races, after his marathon career.
	News From: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Olympics marathon star Eliud Kipchoge: 'Running is freedom' (The Big Issue) Eliud Kipchoge in his new film "The Last Milestone" not only talked about running as a sports but waxed philosophical about it.
	News From: Monday, August 30, 2021
		Training/ Health
		Psychological skills training reduces negative thoughts and self-doubts among amateur marathon runners (PsyPost) A new study found that amateur marathon runners can benefit from psychological skills training therapy endorsed by the sport psychology field.
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		VEC looks to turn profit from U.S. Coast Guard Marathon (The Daily Advance) The inaugural Coast Guard Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Pocatello Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Pocatello Marathon organizer's dad most senior runner registered for event (Idaho State Journal) George Calley, 84, the father of the race director Mike, will be the oldest participant in the 2021 Pocatello Marathon on September 4.
Portland Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		OHSU pulls Portland Marathon sponsorship for 2021 citing hospitals at 'fullest capacity' (KGW8) Oregon Health and Sciences University "postponed" its sponsorship of the Portland Marathon but the event remains scheduled to be held on October 3, with safety measures in place.
Portland Oregon Marathon
	News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		OHSU statement on the 2021 Portland Marathon (OHSU News) Oregon Health and Science University postponed their sponsorship of the 2021 Portland Marathon this October 3, due to coronavirus concerns.
Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon
	News From: Thursday, September 2, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		San Antonio's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is back. Here's what to expect. (My San Antonio) The 2021 Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon remains scheduled to be held on December 5, with safety measures in place.
Southampton Marathon
	News From: Monday, September 6, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Date for 2022 Southampton Marathon revealed (Southern Daily Echo) The 2022 Southampton Marathon will be held on April 24.
	News From: Wednesday, September 1, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Southampton Marathon: Road closures, routes and information as running event returns to city (Hampshire Live) The 2021 Southampton Marathon returns to in-person running on September 5.
Steamtown Marathon
	News From: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		2021 Steamtown Marathon canceled due to rise in COVID cases (PA Home Page) The 2021 Steamtown Marathon on October 10 was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.