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World Record and Fast Times at London Marathon

The London Marathon never fails to deliver. Arguably one of the fastest marathon courses in the world, and inarguably the richest marathon in the world and able to attract the best athletes, the 2024 Marathon served as an opportunity to try to beat the seven year old Women's-Only marathon record and as a lead up and selection event for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As expected, the women bested the 2:17:01 prior women's-only world record. What was not expected was that four women would run faster than the previous best and that world-record holder (mixed race) Tigst Assefa would not be the victor. Rather, Peres Jepchirchir, the defending Olympic Marathon champion and a previous New York City and Boston Marathon champion would finish ahead of all others in 2:16:16 to add another World Marathon Majors title to her achievementes as well as bettering her previous best and adding another the marathon record to her previous half marathon records (since bettered). Tigst Assefa could not keep up with Jepchirchir's sprint and took runner-up spot in 2:16:23. Joyciline Kosgei would take third spot in 2:16:24 and Megertu Alemu would settle for fourth in 2:16:34, but still knowing she had bettered the previous world record.
In the men's race, Alexander Mutiso Munyao surprised many by holding off favorite Kenenisa Bekele. Munyao would win in 2:04:01 and Bekele would follow in 2:04:15. Emile Cairess finished a distant third in 2:06:46, but became the first Briton to finish on the podium since Mo Farah in 2018.
The Men's Race (MarathonGuide.com Article)
The Women's Race (MarathonGuide.com Article)
The Men's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
The Women's Race (London Marathon Press Release)
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Boston Marathon - Amazing Again!

The Boston Marathon saw two amazing - and opposite races. In the men's race, one of the fastest marathoners in the world ran away at world record pace from the 5th mile. We thought he would crash and burn, but he held on to win: Sisay Lemma, 2024 champion in 2:06:17. Mohamed Esa past others to finish runner-up in 2:06:58 and two-time champion, Evans Chebet, took third in 2:07:22.
In the women's race, twenty women remained together for most of the race until three Kenyans pushed the pace in the final three miles to run away. Ultimately, defending Boston and New York champion, Hellen Obiri, demonstrated that she is one of the best marathoners and best closers with her win in 2:22:37. Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 NYC Marathon champion finished second in 2:22:45. And two-time Boston champion, Edna Kiplagat, at age 44!, took the third podium spot in 2:23:21.
The Men's Race
The Women's Race
Still of interest: As It Happens - Real-Time commentary and coverage of the 128th Boston Marathon
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Possible Kenyan Olympic Marathon Team narrowed to five men and six women - a who's who of marathoners

Athletics Kenya has narrowed down the list of potential marathoners to represent the country in the 2024 Paris Olympics from the ten men and ten women announced in December 2023 to six women and five men. Each country is allowed to have three participants and Athletics Kenya will announce the selected three men and women following the upcoming Boston and London Marathons. Remaining in the running (pun intended) are five men with personal bests under 2:03:15! Two time-defending Olympic champion, 8-time WMM champion, and fastest living marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge with a personal best of 2:01:09 leads the list of male candidates. Kipchoge is followed on the list by Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich (PB 2:03:13 as runner-up behind Kipchoge at the 2023 Berlin Marathon); Timothy Kipglagat (PB 2:02:55 as runner-up at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon behind Benson Kipruto); Benson Kipruto (PB 2:02:16 and winner of the 2021 Boston, 2022 Chicago and 2024 Tokyo Marathons); and Alexander Mutiso, a late addition to the list with a personal best of 2:03:11 as runner-up at the 2023 Valencia Marathon. Kelvin Kiptum was on the original December list of possible team members and would have been a favorite to make the team - he will be severely missed.

The six women on the list announced by Athletics Kenya include Ruth Chepngetich (PB 2:14:18, 2019 Marathon world champion, two-time Chicago Marathon champion and 2021 Olympic Games marathon team member/DNF); Brigid Kosgei (PB 2:14:04, 2021 Olympics Silver medalist and previous London, Tokyo and two-time Chicago Marathon champion); Hellen Obiri (PB 2:25:49 and 2023 New York City and London Marathon); Rosemary Wanjiru (PB 2:16:14, 2023 Tokyo Marathon champion and 2022 Berlin and 2024 Tokyo Marathon runner-up); Sharon Lokedi (PB 2:23:23 and 2022 New York City Marathon champion). Rounding out the six is one of our favorites, Peres Jepchirchir (PB 2:17:16, defending Olympic Marathon champion, three-time defending World Half Marathon champion and prior Boston and New York City Marathon champion).

Also announced were the coaches for the Kenyan Marathon team - Amos Korir, Nicholas Koech and Patrick Sang. Marathon great, Mary Keitany, was announced as the Marathon Team Coordinator.

Paris Marathon Dominated by Ethiopian Runners

Credit: Paris Marathon
Ethiopian athletes Mestawut Fikir and Mulugeta Uma have etched their names in marathon history as they clinched victories in the prestigious Paris Marathon. This was an historic double victory for Ethiopia and hints at the nation's potential dominance in the upcoming Summer Olympics just a few months away.
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Read the Press Release Here

Tragedy - Kelvin Kiptum dead in car crash

World record holder Kelvin Kiptum passed away in a tragic car crash on February 11, 2024 in Kenya, he was 24. Kiptum had run only three marathons - but the three were incredible - all under 2:02. Kiptum debuted at the distance with a win and course record at the 2022 Valencia Marathon in 2:01:53. He followed that up in the Spring of 2023 with a win and course record at the 2023 London Marathon in 2:01:25. His final marathon was his win in world record time at the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. Watching Kiptum at the Chicago Marathon, we noted that he was humble and possibly didn't even know how good he was as he indicated he never thought he could break the world record.... Some suspected that Kiptum would be the first man to break the 2 hour barrier in the marathon, but now that talent has been extinguished. Apparently Kiptum was driving his car when he lost control near his home in Kenya. Kiptum's death reminds us of the death of Sammy Wanjiru in 2011 also at the age of 24 - before Kiptum, Wanjiru was also the record-setter at the London Marathon (2:05:10 in 2009) and at the Chicago Marathon (2:05:41 in 2009) and was also the Olympic Marathon champion in 2008 - all in an age before the super shoes. All of these are tragedies and we will never see what greatness these champions could have achieved.

2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon!

MarathonGuide.com is on-site at the USA Olympic Trials Marathon in Orlando. Every four years, this race is the highlight of our year. All the best American marathoners in one place, putting it all on the line in a race that counts double: showing who is the best on the day (and lots of prize money) and allowing the top finishers another dream: that they will go to the Olympics.

The marathon is over!!! WOW is all we can say. Well, we'll say a lot more when we finish writing our post-race articles. For now, we'll summarize some of what made the marathon amazing...

The women's race - Fiona O'Keefe becomes the youngest-ever Olympic Trials Marathon winner, while setting a Trials Marathon record (2:22:10) AND it was her debut marathon - incredibble. Emily Sisson, the American record-holder ran a smart race and took the runner-up spot to lock in her second visit to the Olympics (she went for the 10,000m at the 2021 Olympics). Dakotah Lundwurm took the third spot in 2:25:31 - impressive.

The men's race showed the power of teamwork as two training partners and friends worked together to take one-two. Conner Mantz winning the Trials in 2:09:05 and his friend/mentor Clayton Young taking the second spot in 2:09:06. Was that one second differential a sprint finish you may ask? No... Young let Mantz take the victory because he thought he deserved it - wow. Then... Leonard Korir - fourth and missing the Olympic team by one spot in 2020 - took the third podium spot! Ooops, but with third place Korir will miss the Olympic team by one spot again...

Anyway, we'll get our articles up soon - please come back to read them and learn why this was such an amazing Trials.

In the meantime:
2024 USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon - Preview
Archived:Race As it Happens/Commentary
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USA/Canada Results

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon - May 5 - Cincinnati, OH
Jason Salyer, 33 of Tipp City OH, defending champion, and winner of the 2023 & 2022 Air Force Marathon and the 2023 Glass City Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2:26:00. Adam Beucler, 23 of Hudson OH, was second in 2:26:53. Jack Randall, 29 of Cincinnati OH, who was the second-place finisher of the 2021 McKirdy Micro Marathon - MI, was third in 2:27:34.
In the women's race, Olivia Anger, 26 of Bellbrook OH, was first in 2:43:22. Brooke Wildermuth, 31 of Cincinnati OH, was second in 2:51:40. Daniela De Aguiar, 29 of Columbus OH, was third in 2:59:29.
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Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon - May 5 - Pittsburgh, PA
Andrew Bowman, 30 of Mckirdy Trained, was the winner of the 2024 Pittsburgh Marathon in 2:15:50. Will Loevner, 26 of Unattached, the winner of the 2023 Cleveland Marathon, was second in 2:17:37. Tyler McCandless, 37 of Rabbit, the defending champion, and the winner of the 2022 Colfax Marathon and second-place finisher of the 2017 California International Marathon, was third in 2:17:45.
In the women's race, Jane Bareikis, 29 of Nameless Track Club, was first in 2:37:37. Damaris Areba, 29 of Transworld Int'l Sports, winner of the 2024 Albany Marathon, the 2024 Austin Marathon, the 2023 Columbus Marathon, the 2023 Lakefront Marathon, the 2023 Quad Cities Matrathon, the 2023 Austin Marathon and the 2023 Miami Marathon, was second in 2:38:32. Christina Murphy, 43 of Columbus Running Company, the third-place finisher of the 2023 Columbus Marathon and the 2021 Indianapolis Monumental Marathon women's race winner, was third in 2:43:55.
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BMO Vancouver International Marathon - May 5 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sergio Raez Villanueva, 27 of Mississauga ON Canada, was the winner of the 2024 Vancouver International Marathon in 2:22:44. Chris Balestrini, 32 of London ON Canada, who was the 2022 winner, was second in 2:23:52. Matthew Neumann, 34 of Canmore AB Canada, was third in 2:24:45.
In the women's race, Argentina Valdepeñas, 42 of Guadalupe Mexico, was first in 2:39:37. Kate Landau, 47 of Tacoma WA USA, the women's race winner of the 2024 & 2018 Eugene Marathon, the 2023 Detroit Marathon, the 2019 Miami Marathon and the 2018 Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, was second in 2:40:34. Emily Andrews, 31 of Vancouver BC Canada, was third in 2:45:01.
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SDCCU OC Marathon - May 5 - Newport Beach, CA
Jason Yang, 33 of San Pedro CA, third-place finisher in 2023, and champion of the 2024 Ventura Marathon, the 2023 Long Beach Marathon and 2023 Surf City Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 OC Marathon in 2:25:11. Izzak Mireles, 29 of Irvine CA, who was the 2020 Carlsbad Marathon winner, was second in 2:31:39. Dmitriy Major, 23 of San Diego CA, was third in 2:35:21.
In the women's race, Gabriella Smith, 26 of Lynchburg VA, was first in 3:05:30. Annika Mellquist, 23 of Gardena CA, was second in 3:05:42. Natalie Larson, 39 of Laguna Beach CA, 2018 Morgan Valley Marathon women's race winner, was third in 3:10:49.
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Toronto Marathon - May 5 - Toronto, ON, Canada
Alex Bernst, 26 of Toronto ON Canada, was the winner of the 2024 Toronto Marathon in 2:29:30. Mathieu Moor, 34 of Hamilton ON Canada, was second in 2:31:21. Clarence Hung, 29 of Toronto ON Canada, winner of the 2023 Muskoka Marathon and second-place finisher of the 2021 Muskoka Marathon, was third in 2:37:00.
In the women's race, Philes Ongori, 37 of Niagara Falls ON Canada, was first in 2:50:53. Elizabeth Halleran, 35 of Canmore AB Canada, was second in 2:56:53. Meghan Howard, 31 of Burlington ON Canada, was third in 3:00:09.
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Lincoln Marathon - May 5 - Lincoln, NE
Jackson Caldwell, 23 of Newton KS, was the winner of the 2024 Lincoln Marathon in 2:23:29. Abraham Kipkemei, 46 of Minneapolis MN, the defending champion, and the 2023 winner of Des Moines Marathon, Bass Pro Shops Marathon and Quad Cities Marathon, was second in 2:28:08. Brent Woodle, 39 of Allen TX, and third-place finisher of the 2023 Dallas Marathon, was third in 2:28:43.
In the women's race, Katie Spencer, 27 of Omaha NE, was first in 2:42:50. Zeddy Jebet, 29 of Minneapolis MN, was second in 2:45:22. Jen Van Otterloo, 37 of Sioux Center IA, second-place finisher in 2023 and the 2023 & 2022 women's race winner of the Sioux Falls Marathon, was third in 2:50:53.
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Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon - May 5 - Kalamazoo, MI
Sam Butler, 27 of Sparta MI, was the winner of the 2024 Kalamazoo Marathon in 2:37:30. Troy Smits, 43 of Saint Joseph MI, was second in 2:46:17. Lorenzo Martinez, 34 of Grand Rapids MI, who was the third-place finisher in 2023, was third in 2:50:18.
In the women's race, Michelle Magagna, 33 of Portage MI, women's race champion of the 2021 Groundhog Marathon and the 2019 Kalamazoo Marathon, was first in 2:50:44. Laura Hunter, 33 of Lakewood OH, was second in 3:08:05. Meredith Hackett, 40 of Grosse Pointe Farms MI, was third in 3:09:43.
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Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon) - May 5 - Fort Collins, CO
Andrew Lent, of Boulder CO, was the winner of the 2024 Colorado Marathon (prev. Fort Collins Old Town Marathon) in 2:27:49. Anthony Bruns, of Denver CO, third-place finisher of the 2022 Colfax Marathon, was second in 2:28:21. Eric Zengler, of Fort Collins CO, was third in 2:37:05.
In the women's race, Maria McDaniel, of Englewood CO, who was the second-place finisher in 2023, was first in 2:52:01. Rachel Fox, of Flower Mound TX, who was the 2019 Cowtown Marathon women's race winner, was second in 3:01:15. Kristen Glennie, of Fort Collins CO, was third in 3:03:34.
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Wisconsin Marathon - May 4 - Kenosha, WI
Johnny Binzak, 31 of Chicago IL, the defending champion, was the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin Marathon in 2:32:07. Mieczyslaw Swiatkowski, 40 of Orland Park IL, who won the 2019 Marshall University Marathon, was second in 2:40:30. Brian Falcone, 45 of Pleasant Prairie WI, second-place finisher in 2023 and third-place finisher in 2022, was third in 2:43:23.
In the women's race, Kris Bachman, 42 of Delafield WI, the defending champion and women's race winner of the 2020 Layton Marathon, was first in 3:05:05. Kristen Boyer, 35 of Elmhurst IL, third-place finisher in 2023 and second-place finisher in 2022 and the women's race champion of the 2021 Fox Valley Marathon, was second in 3:12:08. Sarah Lancour, 35 of Janesville WI, was third in 3:22:44.
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Jovia Long Island Marathon - May 5 - East Meadow, NY
Ryan Clifford, 27, was the winner of the 2024 Long Island Marathon in 2:31:04. George Werner Jr., 21, was second in 2:45:54. Scott Seymour, 33, was third in 2:45:57.
In the women's race, Cristin Delaney-Guille, 43, who was the second-place finisher of the 2021 Suffolk County Marathon, was first in 3:03:13. Natalie Lutz, 42, women's race champion of the 2022 Coastal Delaware Running Festival Marathon and second-place finisher of the 2022 Jacksonville Marathon, was second in 3:04:51. Rachel Wentnick, 25, was third in 3:06:01.
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Avenue of the Giants Marathon - May 5 - Eureka, CA
Connor Smith, 27 of Eugene OR, was the winner of the 2024 Avenue of the Giants Marathon in 2:34:16. Kenneth Murphy, 32 of San Francisco CA, was second in 2:39:19. James Mellor, 27 of Sheffield, was third in 2:41:46.
In the women's race, Erin Ponte, 38 of Blue Lake CA, women's race winner of the 2022 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon and 2021 second-place finisher of this race, was first in 3:00:29. Mikayla Richardson, 26 of Portland OR, was second in 3:10:00. Mariah Simpson, 27 of Meridian ID, was third in 3:19:55.
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All Community Events Chicagoland Marathon - May 5 - Schaumburg, IL
JJ Shield, 33 of Arlington Heights IL, the defending champion, was the winner of the 2024 Chicagoland Marathon in 2:39:46. Matthew Moodie, 31 of Chicago IL, was second in 2:46:02. Philip Micek, 32 of Nashville TN, was third in 2:46:59.
In the women's race, Rachel Burke, 39 of Chicago IL, who was the second-place finisher in 2023, the 2024 second-place finisher of the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon and the 2023 women's race winner of the Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon, was first in 3:08:26. Lauren Dain, 20 of Evanston IL, was second in 3:17:23. Brittney Mills, 35 of Vernon Hills IL, was third in 3:19:35.
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Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon - May 4 - St. Joseph, MN
Josh Peterson, 27 of Cold Spring MN, was the winner of the 2024 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon in 2:34:55. Ben Johnson, 38 of Minneapolis MN, the defending champion, was second in 2:38:04. Brian Valentini, 40 of Minneapolis MN, who was the fourth-place finisher in 2023, was third in 2:41:32.
In the women's race, Heather Camp, 44 of Mankato MN, was first in 3:04:47. Amy Gunderson, 43 of Savage MN, was second in 3:05:10. Maggie Marx, 36 of South Haven MN, was third in 3:07:35.
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ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute Potomac River Run Marathon - May 4 - Carderock, MD
Results and Writeup in process.

York Marathon and Half Marathon - May 5 - YORK, PA
Benjamin Behm, 23 of Birdsboro PA, was the winner of the 2024 York Marathon and Half Marathon in 2:45:34. Jonathan Adams, 25 of Skippack PA, was second in 2:49:50. Brendan Morgan, 26 of Reading PA, was third in 2:54:49.
In the women's race, Kimberly Tanner, 37 of Strongsville OH, was first in 3:13:38. Maria Tukis, 27 of Philadelphia PA, was second in 3:15:33. Carson Stephenson, 23 of Monkton MD, was third in 3:17:03.
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Shiprock Marathon - May 4 - Shiprock, NM
Timberlin Henderson, 27 of Fruitland NM, second-place winner in 2023 and champion in 2022, was the winner of the 2024 Shiprock Marathon in 2:44:22. Ryan Haebe, 33 of Farmington NM, was second in 2:47:30. Héctor Manuel Vázquez Ibarra, 36 of San Luis Potosi SLP, was third in 2:50:21.
In the women's race, Christina Marin, 40 of Norwood MA, was first in 3:36:03. Bobbi Baur, 54 of Chicago IL, women's race winner of the 2021 Run With the Horses Marathon, was second in 3:38:52. Karen Krob, 42 of Aztec NM, who was the second-place finisher in 2023 and 2019, was third in 3:41:37.
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Walter Childs Memorial Race of Champions Marathon - May 5 - West Springfield, MA
Evan Vadenais, 29, was the winner of the 2024 Race of Champions Marathon in 2:42:41. Okan Canaran, 24, was second in 2:53:12. David McKay, 39, was third in 2:53:58.
In the women's race, Maria Chevalier, 49, was first in 3:38:12. Clara Wagner, 27, was second in 3:43:14. Mckenzie Canuel, 23, was third in 3:46:27.
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Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes - May 4 - Nisswa, MN
Brock Tesdahl, 32 of Crosby MN, champion of the 2019, 2018 ∓ 2016 Run for the Lakes Marathon, 2018, 2017 & 2015 Bemidji Blue Ox Marathonwas and 2018 Maritime Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Run for the Lakes in 2:43:13. Tristan Miller, 24 of Center Point IA, was second in 2:52:12. Judah Sporre, 25 of Laporte MN, was third in 2:52:34.
In the women's race, Natalie Timmers, 41 of Nelson MN, the 2022 women's race winner of the Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon, was first in 3:35:54. Haley Johnson, 20 of Zimmerman MN, was second in 3:47:30. Julie Helsene, 39 of Brainerd MN, the defending champion and third-place finisher in 2022,, was third in 3:52:47.
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Strolling Jim marathon - May 4 - Wartrace, TN
Owen Bradley, 44 of Birmingham AL, champion of the 2021 Andrew Jackson Marathon, 2019 BG26.2 Marathon and 2019 Hamptons Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Strolling Jim marathon in 3:22:43. Jeffrey Suppinger, 50 of Franklin TN, was second in 3:30:56. Andrew Nelson, 37 of Mount Vernon KY, was third in 4:07:34.
In the women's race, Bridget Lasda, 44 of Franklin TN, was first in 4:25:55. Chandler Walker, 31 of Christiana TN, was second in 4:32:05. Tina Hicks, 55 of Huntsville AL, was third in 4:45:40.
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Enviro-Sports Napa Valley Trail Marathon - May 4 - Calistoga, CA
Brad Jordan, 32 of San Francisco CA, the champion of the 2024 Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Napa Valley Trail Marathon in 3:31:35. Julian Hatfield, 38 of San Francisco CA, was second in 4:04:22. Stephen Horning, 44 of Oakland CA, was third in 4:11:48.
In the women's race, Vicki Powell, 29 of Sf CA, was first in 5:03:43. Jennifer Adams, 49 of Sacramento CA, was second in 5:16:09. Dawn Lemmond, 62 of Monterey CA, was third in 5:52:48.
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Farm Park Marathon - May 4 - Derwood, MD
Travis Nevins, 41 of Baltimore MD, was the winner of the 2024 Farm Park Marathon in 3:29:55. Matt Perkins, 45 of Kensington MD, was second in 3:32:30. Stephen Grimmett, 48 of Topeka KS, was third in 3:58:22.
In the women's race, Ksenia Boitsova, 53 of Silver Spring MD, was first in 6:17:01. Char Heiney, 63 of Bechtelsville PA, was second in 6:43:16. Nicole Baxter, 52 of La Plata MD, was third in 6:52:49.
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Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival - May 4 - Ohiopyle, PA
Anthony Vespi was the winner of the 2024 Great Allegheny Ohiopyle Marathon Race Festival in 3:27:57. Tyler Hutcheson was second in 3:48:24. Jesse McKinnis was third in 3:50:56.
In the women's race, Allison Sauntry was first in 3:29:39. Shannon Shrewsberry, winner of the 2018 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon and second-place finisher of the same race in 2019, was second in 3:29:53. Kaitlyn Croft was third in 4:06:02.
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Muddy River Marathon - May 4 - Cape Girardeau, MO
Larry Huffman, 41 of Waterloo IL, champion of the 2023 Mo' Cowbell Marathon and third-place finisher of the 2023 GO! St. Louis Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Muddy River Marathon in 2:36:42. Joseph Grocholski, 30 of Saint Louis MO, was second in 2:38:34. Graham Peck, 34 of Baltimore MD, was third in 2:57:37.
In the women's race, Chloe Cole, 33 of Chesterfield MO, was first in 3:22:54. Jess Petersen, 44 of Somerville MA, third-place finisher of the 2023 Air Force Marathon and 2023 Myrtle Beach Marathon and the women's race champion of the 2022 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon and 2022 Asheville Marathon, was second in 3:26:26. Julie Raffety, 42 of Bernardsville NJ, was third in 3:56:46.
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Georgina Spring Fling Marathon - May 5 - Jacksons Point, ON, Canada
Ric Mansueto, 43 of Whitchurch-stouffville, was the winner of the 2024 Georgina Spring Fling Marathon in 2:47:16. Jonathan Bouchard, 40 of Orillia, was second in 2:49:31. Dylan Hayes, 33 of Hamilton, was third in 2:50:17.
In the women's race, Ellen Guytingco, 35 of Toronto, was first in 3:03:16. Alyssa Neudorf, 27 of Waterloo, second-place finisher of the 2023 Road2Hope Hamilton Marathon and the 2022 Muskoka Marathon, was second in 3:05:54. Shannon Miller, 41 of The Blue Mountains, was third in 3:07:29.
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REVEL White Mountains - May 5 - Conway, NH
Charles Castonguay, 36, 2018 Marathon Baie-des-Chaleurs champion and third-place finisher of the 2022 REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 REVEL White Mountains in 2:33:06. Mitchell Kusick, 31, winner of the 2023 Golden Driller Marathon, second-place finisher of the 2023 REVEL Big Bear Marathon and third-place finisher of the 2023 Big Cottonwood Marathon and 2023 Casper Wyoming Marathon, was second in 2:37:45. Adam Proulx, 27, was third in 2:39:14.
In the women's race, Kerri Ruffo, 27, was first in 2:47:32. Kelsi Chappell, 36, the women's race winner of the 2020 Ft. Lauderdale A1A Marathon, was second in 2:49:33. Felicia Pasadyn, 22, was third in 2:50:07.
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International Results

Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon - May 5 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Mathew Kiplimo Kemboi was the winner of the 2024 Belfast City Marathon in 2:14:44. Aweke Ayalew Yimer was second in 2:14:52. Moses Kilmulwo Tuyange was third in 2:15:10.
In the women's race, Beatrice Jepkemei was first in 2:35:03. Laila Aziza Alaoui Selsouli was second in 2:35:20. Shewaye Woldemeskel who was 2023 women's race champion, was third in 2:39:58.
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Copenhagen Marathon - May 5 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Abdi Ali Gelelchu, of Bahrain, was the winner of the 2024 Copenhagen Marathon in 2:09:11. Gadisa Birhanu, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:09:55. Abebaw Muniye, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:10:27.
In the women's race, Margaret Agai, of Kenya, was first in 2:27:31. Mercy Kwambai, of Kenya, was second in 2:28:12. Alisa Vainio, of Finland, was third in 2:28:21.

Rotorua Marathon - May 4 - Rotorua, New Zealand
Michael Voss, second-place finisher in 2023 and the champion in 2022, 2021 & 2020, and winner of the 2022 Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon and the 2022 Hawke's Bay International Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Rotorua Marathon in 2:23:48. Cullern Thorby, who was the third-finisher in 2023, was second in 2:23:52. Ben Parker was third in 2:36:34.
In the women's race, Debbie Donald, the 2023 City of Christchurch Marathon women's race champion and the third-finisher of 2021 Perth Marathon, was first in 2:46:30. Lydia ODonnell was second in 2:56:39. Kate MacDonald was third in 3:05:15.
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Milton Keynes Marathon - May 6 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Results and Writeup in process.

Regeneron Great Limerick Run - May 5 - Limerick, Ireland
Tudor Mirce, the defending champion, and the 2023 Waterford Viking Marathon winner and third-place finisher of the 2023 Cork City Marathon, was the winner of the 2024 Great Limerick Run in 2:24:12. Alexander Wallace, 2019 Waterford Viking Marathon champion, was second in 2:29:04. Karl Fitzmaurice was third in 2:29:20.
In the women's race, Yuliya Tarasova, the defending champion, was first in 2:55:46. Joan Flynn, second-place finisher in 2023 and third-place finisher in 2019, was second in 3:04:46. Carole Bray was third in 3:06:39.
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Three Forts Marathon - May 5 - West Sussex, United Kingdom
Matthew Windham was the winner of the 2024 Three Forts Marathon in 3:34:39. Andy Born was second in 3:35:08. James Ticehurst was third in 3:42:44.
In the women's race, Alice Robinson was first in 3:32:32. Jade Elphick was second in 3:50:31. Melissa Kennedy was third in 4:10:13.
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Generali Geneva Marathon - May 5 - Geneva, Switzerland
Weldemicael Kibrom Ghebrezgiabhier, of Eritrea, was the winner of the 2024 Geneva Marathon in 2:09:57. Josephat Joshua Gisemo, of Tanzania, was second in 2:10:23. Martin Cheruiyot, of Kenya, was third in 2:11:05.
In the women's race, Aynalem Kasahun, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:31:42. Dorine Murkomen, of Kenya, was second in 2:32:23. Kasu Bitew, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:33:36.

Heilbronner-Trollinger Marathon - May 5 - Heilbronn, Germany
Kay-uwe Muller of Germany was the winner of the 2024 Heilbronner-Trollinger Marathon in 2:34:00. Michael Chalupsky of Germany was second in 2:34:35. Marco Diehl of Germany was third in 2:50:56.
In the women's race, Isabel Leibfried of Germany was first in 2:53:12. Silvia Felt of Germany was second in 3:09:10. Maria Magdalena Veliscu, of Romania, was third in 3:12:39.

Gerolsteiner Helgoland Marathon - May 4 - Helgoland, Germany
Andre Kraus of Germany was the winner of the 2024 Helgoland Marathon in 2:51:07. Christian Freise of Germany was second in 3:02:41. Rene Kipper of Germany was third in 3:07:47.
In the women's race, Birgit Grewe of Germany was first in 4:05:12. Cathy Korffmann of Germany was second in 4:16:13. Jutta Cymanek of Germany was third in 4:17:58.

Schneider Electric Maastricht Marathon - May 5 - Vise, Belgium
Sam Nulens of Belgium was the winner of the 2024 Maastricht Marathon in 2:29:01. Maciek Miereczko, of Poland, was second in 2:31:43. Teun Duisters, of Netherlands, was third in 2:32:17.
In the women's race, Eefje Ottevanger, of Netherlands, was first in 2:56:36. Elisabeth Van Rompay of Belgium was second in 3:06:54. Alana Hoeven of Belgium was third in 3:09:11.

TotalEnergies Martin Fiz International Marathon - May 5 - Victoria Gasteiz, Spain
Alberto Puyuelo Pardo was the winner of the 2024 Martin Fiz International Marathon in 3:23:09. Alberto Franco Garcia was second in 3:33:42. Fernando Esperanza Mateos was third in 3:35:03.
In the women's race, Rebeca Suarez Gonzalez was first in 4:11:10. Marta Garcia Garcia was second in 4:30:16. Jobina Rodriguez Guijarro was third in 4:33:33.

Volkswagen Prague International Marathon - May 5 - Prague, Czech Republic
Lemi Berhanu Hayle, of Ethiopia, was the winner of the 2024 Prague International Marathon in 2:08:44. Kipkemoi Kiprono, of Kenya, was second in 2:10:28. Joshua Kipkemboi Kogo, of Kenya, was third in 2:10:51.
In the women's race, Bedatu Hirpa Badane, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:23:41. Dorcas Jepchirchir Tuitoek, of Kenya, was second in 2:24:50. Shewarge Alene Amare, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:27:32.

Issyk-Kul SCO Run the Silk Road Marathon - May 4 - Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
Writeup as we get them in.

Sierra Leone Marathon - May 5 - Makeni, Sierra Leone
Writeup as we get them in.

Steinmetz Gaborone Marathon - May 5 - Gaborone, Botswana
Andrew Kiprop was the winner of the 2024 Steinmetz Gaborone Marathon in 2:24:18. Kabo Jenamo was second in 2:26:27. Abdisa Abera was third in 2:51:51.
In the women's race, Sheila Saina was first in 3:15:06. Lesedinyana Tumelo was second in 3:24:47. Phatsimo Moikabi was third in 3:35:13.

Wally Hayward Marathon - May 1 - Gauteng North, South Africa
Thandokwakhe Ngcobo was the winner of the 2024 Wally Hayward Marathon in 2:37:46. George Mmonwa was second in 2:41:47. Collen Mulaudzi was third in 2:41:58.
In the women's race, Nobukhosi Tshuma was first in 3:05:47. Faith Kiptoo was second in 3:10:05. Charne Bosman was third in 3:20:01.

Saumur Marathon de la Loire - May 5 - Saumur, France
David Menanteau of France was the winner of the 2024 Saumur Marathon de la Loire in 2:23:06. Alexis Granneau of France was second in 2:27:32. Florian Le Vigouroux of France was third in 2:31:23.
In the women's race, Ines Hamoudi of France was first in 2:33:33. Elodie Neel of France was second in 2:50:34. Katie Mauthoor, of Mauritius, was third in 2:50:37.

Dubai Marathon - Two Debutantes show how it's done!

2024 Dubai Marathon
As we mentioned in our pre-race writeup, the Dubai Marathon is known for discovering new talent and showcasing them on the world stage, and the 2024 event upheld this tradition. In the women's race, Tigist Ketema ran a 2:16:07 to win the race, set a new course record AND run the fastest debut marathon in history. With this time, Ketema became the eighth fastest woman to run the marathon in history...in her debut marathon. Behind, Ruti Aga ran a time of 2:18:07 for the runner-up spot, and defending champion Dera Dida secured third place with a time of 2:19:29.
In the men's race, another debut marathoner, 19-year-old Addisu Gobena, won the race with a time of 2:05:01, while the third place went to another debutant, Dejene Megersa, who finished in 2:05:42. The runner-up was Lemi Dumecha with a time of 2:05:20.
Two Germans used the Dubai Marathon to qualify for the 2024 Olympics: Samuel Fitwi smashed his personal best to run 2:06:27 and Melat Kejeta ran 2:21:47.
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New York City Marathon Coverage

The New York City Marathon provided great drama as the men's race saw a chase for the record and the women's race saw six women together in the final miles and a sprint finish. From nearly the start of the race, the men were on pace for a course record and ultimately the twelve year old record did fall with Tamirat Tola running 2:04:58, just 8 seconds ahead of Geoffrey Mutai's 2:05:06 in 2011, but enough for the record. The men's pace broke some of the runenrs, leaving Albert Korir to finish second in 2:06:57 and Shura Kitata to finish third in 2:07:11. The women's race saw a conservative early pace lead to a five-way contest into the finish with Hellen Obiri claiming the victory in 2;27:34. Letesenbet Gidey took the second place honors in 2:27:29 and defending champion Sharon Lokedi finished third in 2:27:33.

And Post-Race Articles:
The Men's Race (in process)
The Women's Race
Also of interest: Real-Time Notes/As It Happened
Pre-Race Links (still interesting):
- NYC Marathon Coverage Homepage (all links)
- Men's Field Preview & Starter List
- Women's Field Preview & Starter List
- Pace Chart/Spectator Locations

World Record at Chicago Marathon!

Chicago got its payback against the Berlin Marathon. Just two weeks after Chicago lost the Women's world record to the Berlin Marathon, it snatched back the Men's world record from the Berlin! Kelvin Kiptum, who announced he was aiming for a course record, surprised everyone and himself by setting a new world record of 2:00:35 with his win at the 45th Chicago Marathon. As if that wasn't great enough, the women in the race were on-track for a world record before Ruth Chepngetich slowed to allow Sifan Hassan to win in 2:13:44 - the second fastest women's marathon of all time and new course record. In the wheelchair races, Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner set new course records in their marathon races.
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World Record SMASHED at Berlin Marathon

Credit: ©SCC EVENTS/Jean-Marc Wiesner

2023 Berlin Marathon
It's notable when a world record is broken. It is nothing short of AMAZING when a world record is lowered by more than 2 minutes and that is just what happened at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Defending champion Tigst Assefa ran the marathon course in 2:11:53 knocking 2:11 off the previous record by Brigid Kosgei of 2:14:04 set at the 2019 Chicago Marathon. With her run, Assefa also knocked nearly four minutes off her personal best and previous Berlin Marathon record of 2:15:37 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Also of note at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge won his fifth Berlin Marathon - a record number of wins at Berlin - and complete the course with the fourth fastest Marathon finish of all time behind only himself, Kelvin Kiptum and Kenenisa Bekele. Amanal Petros set a new German National Record with his run of 2:04:58.

The Berlin Marathon is built for records and the 2023 Berlin Marathon cements its reputation as the one best suited for world record attempts and successes. Tigst Assefa's record brings the world record back to Berlin where it resided until the world record moved to Chicago and London beginning in 2001. This is the third time the women's World Record has been set in Berlin. The men's world record in the marathon has resided in Berlin since 2003 - currently Eliud Kipchoge's 2:01:09 set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon - and in total the men's world record has been set in Berlin an incredible nine times.

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Most engaging World Athletics Championships in history finishes on a high in Budapest

The World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 concluded on Sunday, August 27, after nine days of thrilling action in which superstars of the sport added to their legacy and new stars emerged as global champions.
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Jack Fleming named President & CEO of the Boston Athletic Association

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon among other events, has announced that Jack Fleming has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Organization. Jack has held various roles with the BAA since 1992 and most recently was serving as COO for the organization from 2017 through early 2022 and as acting CEO since May 1, 2022. MarathonGuide.com has always been a big fan of Jack Fleming and applauds this decision by the BAA, both as the right person for the job and as he deserves the position through his years of dedication to the organization and running in general.
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2025 World Championships to be held in Tokyo

World Athletics has announced that the 2025 World Championships will be held in Tokyo, beating out Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore to host the championships. The championships will take place in the Olympic Stadium created for the 2020 Olympics - but while the pandemic-affected Olympics saw no spectators in the stadium, spectators will be welcomed and be able to enjoy the Olympic venue at the world championships. At the same time, World Athletics announced that the the 2024 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia and the 2026 World Championships Cross Country Championships will be held in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Bank of America steps up for Boston Marathon

The Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon, have announced that Bank of America will become the presenting sponsor of the Boston Marathon beginning in 2024. It was previously announced that John Hancock's major sponsorship of the Boston Marathon would end in 2023 and this sponsorship will provide the Boston Marathon with a needed replacement. Bank of America is also the title sponsor (and owner!) of the Chicago Marathon. In respect for the long history of the Boston Marathon and that in its 125+ years it has never had a title sponsor, Bank of America will be the presenting sponsor and its name will appear after the race name: "Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America."
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