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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
		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.
		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.
	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.
News From: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
	Eindhoven Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		ASML Marathon in Eindhoven aims for 40,000 runners at 40th edition (Eindhoven News) The 2024 Eindhoven Marathon will be held on October 13, with almost double the participants last year.
	Hong Kong Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		The Hong Kong Marathon 2025 is scheduled for February 9 with a quota of 74,000 (Lifestyle Asia) The 2025 Hong Kong Marathon is set on February 9 with 74,000 participants.
	Mumbai Marathon
		Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
		Registrations Open For TATA Mumbai Marathon 2025 To Be Held On January 19 (The Free Press Journal) Registration for the 2025 Mumbai Marathon on January 19 is now open.
	Olympics 2024 (Men)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Eliud Kipchoge reveals thoughts as he withdrew from Olympic marathon & why he could not finish race (Pulse Sports) Eliud Kipchoge insisted that even if he failed, at least he tried to defend his title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
	Olympics 2024 (Women)
		Post-Race Review/ Results
		Team Great Britain Athlete Rose Harvey Reveals She Completed Her Marathon Event at Paris Olympics 2024 Despite Suffering Stress Fracture to Her Femur (LatestLY) Team Great Britain runner Rose Harvey completed the 2024 Paris Olympics women's marathon with a broken leg.