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Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
	Odds And Ends
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		Could your sports bra be causing your knee pain? (Canadian Running) Recent study has shown that a supportive bra not only adds comfort but may prevent ACL injuries women are prone to.
	Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon 2024 route, map, road closures and how to take part (LeedsLive) The 2024 Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12.
	Varna Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		More than 1200 runners to take part in Marathon Varna 2024 on Sunday (Radio Bulgaria) The 2024 Varna Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 12, with a record number of participants.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
		Geoffrey Kamworor finally reacts after missing final Kenyan marathon squad at Paris Olympics (Pulse Sports) Geoffrey Kamworor, grappling with injury lately, hopes to be part of the Olympics in the future.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		News From: Friday, May 3, 2024
		U.S. star Emma Coburn to miss Olympics with broken ankle (Canadian Running) Emma Coburn will miss the Paris Olympics, her fourth, due to a broken ankle.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya's marathon team in Paris (Pulse Sports) The Kenya marathon team for the Paris Olympics will have a lot of firsts - if successful, first man winning three consecutive gold medals, first woman in a back-to-back win and first participation for most athletes.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		Keeping 42K runners safe: Months of prep go into the Pittsburgh Marathon (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) A quick look at the preparations for the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Thursday, May 2, 2024
		Benson Kipruto out to torment Eliud Kipchoge as he reveals main goal at Paris 2024 Olympics (Pulse Sports) While Eliud Kipchoge will be gunning for his third Olympic marathon title, Benson Kipruto is aiming for his first.
		Kenenisa Bekele named to Ethiopian Olympic marathon team (Canadian Running) The Ethiopian marathon team for the Paris Olympics have been announced: Kenenisa Bekele, Sisay Lemma and Tamirat Tola for the men; Tigist Assefa, Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase.
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Eliud Kipchoge named to his fifth Kenyan Olympic team (Canadian Running) Eliud Kipchoge is off to his fifth Olympic Games for Kenya, aiming to win his third consecutive gold medal in the marathon.
	Rotorua Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Red Stag Rotorua Marathon all set for historic 60th anniversary edition (Rotorua Daily Post) The 2024 Rotorua Marathon will be held on Saturday, May 4.
	Sydney Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Sydney Marathon hits capacity as it bids to join elite circuit (Independent) The 2024 Sydney Marathon reached its capacity of 24,000 runners for the September 15 race, in its bid to join the World Marathon Majors.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Will only three marathoners represent Canada at 2024 Paris Olympics? (Canadian Running) Only three Canadian marathon runners have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and a number of athletes will aim for the rest of the spots this weekend before the qualification window closes.
	Pittsburgh Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		What to know about the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon (TribLive) The 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 5, with 42,000 participants in all distances.
		Pittsburgh Marathon weekend: What you should know (4 ABC WTAE) A quick guide to the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 5.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Paris Olympics: Kipchoge ,Jepchirchir headline final list of team Kenya marathon squad (tv47 digital) Athletic Kenya announced its final list of marathon runners for the Paris Olympics: Eliud Kipchoge, Benson Kipruto and Alex Mutiso for the men; Peres Jepchirchir, `Hellen Obiri and `Brigid Kosgei for the women.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Mural painted to celebrate Flying Pig Marathon (Fox 19 Now) A mural was painted to celebrate the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon and highlight its significance to the local community.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		News From: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
		Athletics Integrity Unit introduces ruthless testing method to catch drug cheats ahead of Olympic games (Pulse Sports) The Athletics Integrity Unit implemented a series of measures to ensure fair competition before the Paris Olympics.
Post-Race Review/ Results
	Geneva Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		4,000 on waitlist for 18th edition of Generali Geneve Marathon (Endurance.Biz) Here are the interesting numbers of the 2024 Geneva Marathon on May 5, among them, more than 21,000 participants in all distances with 4,000 in the waiting list.
	Milton Keynes Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		Cotswold athlete achieves incredible 1000 Marathons World Record at Milton Keynes Marathon (mkfm) Steve Edwards achieved a new Guinness World Records title for the "fastest aggregate time to run 1000 marathons" at the 2024 Milton Keynes Marathon on Monday, May 6.
	OC Marathon
		News From: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
		OC Marathon: California marathon winner DQ'd after accepting aid on the course (Canadian Running) Esteban Prado was disqualified as winner of the 2024 OC Marathon after a footage showed he received water from his dad, a violation in the USATF rulebook.
	Georgina Spring Fling Marathon
		News From: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
		Dozens hit Boston qualifying times at Georgina Spring Fling Marathon (Canadian Running) Ric Mansueto won the 2024 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon in 2:47:14 while Ellen Guytingco won the women's race in 3:03:14.
	Belfast City Marathon
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		Belfast City Marathon 2024: The crowd of runners was so vast that it took 20 minutes to pass (News Letter) The 2024 Belfast City Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 5, with 18,000 runners in all distances.
		Kenyans dominate Belfast City Marathon with record-breaking performances (Pulse Sports) Mathew Kiplimo won the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in 2:14:44 while Beatrice Jepkemei won the women's race in 2:35:03.
	REVEL White Mountains
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		REVEL White Mountains Marathon: Kanc marathon comes off without a hitch (The Conway Daily Sun) Charles Castonguay won the 2024 REVEL White Mountains Marathon in 2:33:05 while Kerri Ruffo won the women's race in 2:47:32.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		Flying Pig Marathon Twice as Nice for Jason Salyer (Warren County Post) Jason Salyer won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:23.
	OC Marathon
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		OC Marathon men's winner disqualified for taking water from family during race (ABC 7) Esteban Prado who finished the 2024 OC Marathon in 2:24:54 was disqualified after taking water from a family member during the race.
	Vancouver International Marathon
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		Mississauga runner wins BMO Vancouver Marathon, and saves a life (Canadian Running) Canadian Sergio Raez Villanueva won the 2024 Vancouver International Marathon, after saving another elite runner from choking at dinner.
	Shiprock Marathon
		News From: Monday, May 6, 2024
		Fruitland's Timberlin Henderson wins men's Shiprock Marathon (The Journal) A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Shiprock Marathon on Saturday, May 4.
	Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
		News From: Sunday, May 5, 2024
		Jason Sayler wins Flying Pig Marathon for second consecutive year joining first-time winner Olivia Anger (Fox 19 Now) Jason Sayler won the 2024 Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:01 while Olivia Anger won the women's race in 2:43:22.

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Marathon/Running News: 5/1/24 - 5/8/24