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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.
Read the Full Story Here
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
Full Searchable Results - Men
Full Searchable Results - Women

St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Country Music Marathon - Apr 27 - Nashville, TN
Results and Writeup in process.

Big Sur International Marathon - Apr 28 - Carmel, CA
Simon Ricci, 26 of San Francisco, this year's winner of Oakland Running Festival Marathon in March, was the winner of the 2024 Big Sur International Marathon in 2:29:31. Dominic Henriques, 37 of Reno, was second in 2:34:48. Jonathan Ladson, 32 of Woodbridge, was third in 2:35:13.
In the women's race, Peyton Bilo, 26 of Rescue, was first in 2:55:10. Frida Falk, 43 of Panama, was second in 3:02:10. Seanie Rigney, 32 of Laguna Niguel, was third in 3:03:31.
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Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon - Apr 28 - Oklahoma City, OK
Korey Larson, 40 of Norman OK, 2022 Route 66 Marathon champion, was the winner of the 2024 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in 2:31:56. Carson Sandvik, 23 of Warr Acres OK, was second in 2:34:16. James Martinez, 23 of Bartlesville OK, was third in 2:37:39.
In the women's race, Catherine Lisle, 39 of Edmond OK, last year's third place finisher, was first in 2:51:03. Kristi Coleman, 38 of Yukon OK, last year's women's race winner, was second in 2:52:45. Ashley Carreon, 35 of Moore OK, was third in 2:57:13.
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Eugene Marathon - Apr 28 - Eugene, OR
Matthew Hernandez, 25 of San Antonio, was the winner of the 2024 Eugene Marathon in 2:22:31. Alexander Helmuth, 24 of Eugene, was second in 2:22:46. Peter Borger, 24 of Malvern, was third in 2:22:51.
In the women's race, Kate Landau, 47 of Tacoma, the 2023 Detroit Marathon women's race winner, was first in 2:40:53. Leanne Klassen, 36 of Calgary Canada, was second in 2:44:21. Megan Connolly, 29 of Fairfield, was third in 2:45:50.
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GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon - Apr 27 - Louisville, KY
Antonio Marchi, 35 of Lexington KY, was the winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon in 2:26:12. Brandon Page, 33 of Louisville KY, was second in 2:44:26. Adam Togami, 29 of New Albany IN, was third in 2:46:42.
In the women's race, Caroline Gosser, 27 of Louisville KY, was first in 2:51:27. Anna Wells, 23 of Louisville KY, was second in 2:57:44. Jennifer Karkoska, 33 of Hanover MD, was third in 3:00:52.
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GO! St. Louis Marathon - Apr 27 - St. Louis, MO
Jake Lepak, 26 of Minneapolis MN, was the winner of the 2024 GO! St. Louis Marathon in 2:38:38. Ben Gasper, 24 of Saint Louis MO, was second in 2:39:56. Michael Aitken, 41 of Bridgeton MO, was third in 2:41:22.
In the women's race, Jackie Pirtle-Hall, 41 of St. Charles MO, was first in 2:48:58. Krista Arnold, 41 of Edwardsville IL, was second in 2:56:54. Victoria Mineo, 24 of Columbia IL, was third in 3:11:37.
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Mountains 2 Beach Marathon - Apr 28 - Ojai, CA
Jeremy Arthur, 36 of New York NY, was the winner of the 2024 Mountains 2 Beach Marathon in 2:27:40. Cameron Goldstone, 26 of Tahoe City CA, was second in 2:33:35. Andrew Shen, 29 of Gilbert AZ, was third in 2:37:22.
In the women's race, Kayla Regulski, 34 of Los Gatos CA, was first in 2:50:45. Amanda Olla, 24 of San Francisco CA, was second in 2:53:20. Lisa Hart, 34 of Winter Garden FL, was third in 2:55:35.
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Illinois Marathon - Apr 27 - Champaign-Urbana, IL
Darren Barnes, of Girard IL, was the winner of the 2024 Illinois Marathon in 2:13:38. Thomas Strang, of Wentzville MO, was second in 2:19:33. Jaime Marcos, of Charleston IL, was third in 2:29:46.
In the women's race, Nancy Barasch, of Gurnee IL, was first in 2:20:35. Brittany Wedeking, of Bettendorf IA, was second in 2:21:28. Sabrina Sanchez, of Sun Prairie WI, was third in 3:11:29.
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Mississauga Marathon - Apr 28 - Mississauga, ON, Canada
Olivier Roy-Baillargeon, of Montréal, was the winner of the 2024 Mississauga Marathon in 2:36:54. Jason Skillicorn, of Toronto, was second in 2:37:39. Andrew Chew, of Toronto, was third in 2:38:45.
In the women's race, Julie Hamulecki, of Toronto, was first in 2:46:52. Miriam Zittell, of Toronto, was second in 2:56:23. Kim Brown, of Toronto, was third in 3:03:38.
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Mercy Health Glass City Marathon - Apr 28 - Toledo, OH
Derek Stone, 36 of Westlake OH, was the winner of the 2024 Glass City Marathon in 2:28:30. Tevin Brown, 27 of Columbus OH, was second in 2:28:57. Thomas Guidotti, 24 of Troy OH, was third in 2:29:21.
In the women's race, Kathleen Lawrence, 39 of Toronto ON Canada, was first in 2:53:57. Claire Steigerwald, 24 of Blacklick OH, was second in 2:58:55. Samantha Plamann, 34 of Fort Wayne IN, was third in 3:02:33.
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Tacoma City Marathon - Apr 28 - Tacoma, WA
Jordan Stich, 36 of Covington KY, was the winner of the 2024 Tacoma City Marathon in 2:43:32. Trevan Bischoff, 20 of Seattle WA, was second in 2:47:40. Ryan Bair, 26 of Graham WA, was third in 2:53:47.
In the women's race, Sonya Lucatero, 35 of Reno NV, was first in 2:59:01. Bess McKinney, 44 of Seattle WA, was second in 3:08:20. Laura Weyhmiller, 36 of Tacoma WA, was third in 3:10:22.
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Gettysburg North-South Marathon - Apr 28 - Gettysburg, PA
Joe Satterfield, 46 of Bowdoinham ME, was the winner of the 2024 Gettysburg North-South Marathon in 2:40:44. Michael McKee, 28 of Silver Spring MD, was second in 2:55:02. John Riesenberg, 44 of Washington DC, was third in 2:57:29.
In the women's race, Emily Nelson, 27 of Mechanicsburg PA, was first in 3:28:45. Rachel Medefind, 45 of Falls Church VA, was second in 3:34:55. Megan Cunningham, 31 of Frostburg MD, was third in 3:37:47.
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Eau Claire Marathon - Apr 28 - Eau Claire, WI
Brett Noecker, 34 of Minneapolis MN, was the winner of the 2024 Eau Claire Marathon in 2:26:59. Daniel Pederson, 26 of Verona WI, was second in 2:28:03. Christian Hall, 32 of Minneapolis MN, was third in 2:33:25.
In the women's race, Lanea Bartel, 24 of Kewaunee WI, was first in 2:54:54. Sophie Bolich, 25 of Milwaukee WI, was second in 2:57:07. Rachel Ragona, 41 of Eau Claire WI, was third in 2:58:54.
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Ozark Greenways Frisco Railroad Run (formerly the Frisco Marathon) - Apr 27 - Willard, MO
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Trail Marathon - Apr 27 - Pinckney, MI
Alexander Krasuski was the winner of the 2024 Trail Marathon in 3:04:26. Drew Farrington was second in 3:35:46. Steven Babson was third in 4:13:17.
In the women's race, Maaike Wielenga was first in 4:12:45. Marni Wasserman was second in 4:18:54. Lauren Montigue was third in 4:19:31.
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St Lawrence Marathon (formerly Cornwall Run to End MS) - Apr 27 - Cornwall, ON, Canada
Simon Gareau, 47 of Ottawa ON, was the winner of the 2024 St Lawrence Marathon (formerly Cornwall Run to End MS) in 2:41:50. Scott Henry, 43 of Ottawa ON, was second in 2:45:34. Corey Wilson, 43 of Orleans ON, was third in 2:46:42.
In the women's race, Heather Ogilvie, 29 of Ottawa ON, was first in 3:18:44. Charlotte Huebner, 26 of Montreal QC, was second in 3:19:00. Samantha Cameron, 32 of Ottawa ON, was third in 3:19:08.
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Eisenhower Marathon - Apr 27 - Abilene, KS
Marcus Williams, 36 of Parkville MO, was the winner of the 2024 Eisenhower Marathon in 2:54:10. Sean Ryan, 44 of Salina KS, was second in 3:13:55. Kyle Exline, 39 of Clive IA, was third in 3:16:52.
In the women's race, Adrienne Morgart, 40 of Platte City MO, was first in 3:29:18. Erica Kramer, 40 of McPherson KS, was second in 3:42:55. Rebecca Romary, 45 of Lawrence KS, was third in 4:09:39.
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Gopher Attack Marathon - Apr 28 - Regina, SK, Canada
Matt Delahey, 34, was the winner of the 2024 Gopher Attack Marathon in 2:58:03. Brad Bergin, 27, was second in 2:58:49. Curtis Timmons, 34, was third in 3:07:26.
In the women's race, Lacey Mostoway, 36, was first in 3:36:25. Bronwen Gould, 33, was second in 3:46:08. Jeanne Posey, 44, was third in 3:47:09.
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Quest Outdoors Backside Trail Marathon and Half - Apr 28 - Louisville, KY
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Runs With Scissors Marathon - Apr 27 - Brighton, CO
Michael Jurich was the winner of the 2024 Runs With Scissors Marathon in 3:49:30. Layne Bracy was second in 3:55:34. Kurt Mooney was third in 3:58:16.
In the women's race, Joanne Secrist was first in 5:01:50. Sally Bartelmo was second in 6:00:20. Kathleen Dwyer was third in 6:29:07.
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Thelma and Louise Marathon - Apr 27 - Moab, UT

In the women's race, Nicole Fox, 38 of Moab UT, was first in 4:33:23. Madison Wilkinson, 26 of Carbondale CO, was second in 4:45:59. Jordyn Jones, 27 of Salt Lake UT, was third in 4:51:07.
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Fort Wayne Marathon and Half - Apr 28 - Fort Wayne, IN
Nathan Kizer, 44 of Plymouth IN, was the winner of the 2024 Fort Wayne Marathon and Half in 3:10:39. Andrew Ross, 20 of Claypool IN, was second in 3:16:41. Andrew Fortmeyer, 24 of Chicago IL, was third in 3:30:02.
In the women's race, Emily Murphy, 21 of Mason OH, was first in 3:15:59. Julia Carlson, 24 of North Judson IN, was second in 3:17:33. Mary Miller, 34 of Three Rivers MI, was third in 4:18:53.
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Zane Grey Trail Marathon - Apr 27 - Christopher Creek, AZ
Cordis Hall, 30 of Flagstaff AZ, was the winner of the 2024 Zane Grey Trail Marathon in 4:16:13. Joseph Lewis, 36 of Carbondale CO, was second in 5:00:40. Enrique Rubio, 41 of Flagstaff AZ, was third in 5:41:48.
In the women's race, Abby Hall, 33 of Flagstaff AZ, was first in 4:40:24. Maddy Watkins, 22 of Fort Collins CO, was second in 5:41:52. Pamela Fisher, 43 of Gilbert AZ, was third in 6:01:43.
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International Results

ABP Newport Wales Marathon - Apr 28 - Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Dan Nash was the winner of the 2024 Newport Wales Marathon in 2:23:25. Rob Wood was second in 2:28:10. Jack Jones was third in 2:28:32.
In the women's race, Sarah Brewster was first in 2:41:41. Katherine Wood was second in 2:45:49. Sammy Antell was third in 2:46:57.
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Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Pembrokeshire Marathon - Apr 27 - Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
Manuel Ordonez was the winner of the 2024 Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series - Pembrokeshire Marathon in 3:48:07. Gareth Allen was second in 4:03:45. Richard Lander Stow was third in 4:13:30.
In the women's race, Hannah Costello was first in 4:46:51. Gemma Hoult was second in 5:22:38. Gemma Hagen was third in 5:25:35.
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The Longhorn Marathon - Apr 28 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Ben Ashton was the winner of the 2024 The Longhorn Marathon in 3:34:40. Matt Burrows was second in 4:00:20. Wayne Lowe was third in 4:08:01.
In the women's race, Simone Ward was first in 4:45:41. Marie Pearce was second in 5:12:11. Lisa Black was third in 5:19:12.
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Banjul International Marathon - Apr 28 - Banjul, Gambia
Writeup as we get them in.

Bath Beat Marathon - Apr 27 - Bath, United Kingdom
Results and Writeup as we get them in.

Belgrade Marathon - Apr 28 - Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Gilbert Kipleting Chumba, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Belgrade Marathon in 2:11:48. Gilbert Cheruyot Muge, of Kenya, was second in 2:12:20. Emmanuel Kipkogei, of Kenya, was third in 2:20:41.
In the women's race, Emmah Cheruto Ndiwa, of Kenya, was first in 2:31:31. Vitalyne Jemaiyo Kibii, of Kenya, was second in 2:34:32. Tigist Tadese Bedada, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:36:39.

Durban International Marathon - Apr 28 - Durban, South Africa
Elroy Gelant of South Africa was the winner of the 2024 Durban International Marathon in 2:09:32. Mathew Leeto of South Africa was second in 2:09:47. Stephen Moroka of South Africa was third in 2:09:52.
In the women's race, Cian Oldknow of South Africa was first in 2:29:46. Ethel Pangiso, of Zambia, was second in 2:35:38. Amena Worke Degu, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:38:10.

Globus Marathon - Apr 28 - St. Wendel, Germany
Dickson Kurui, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Globus Marathon in 2:27:31. Patrick Mugur Ereng, of Kenya, was second in 2:27:33. Maciek Miereczko of Germany was third in 2:28:34.
In the women's race, Julia Keck of Germany was first in 2:55:46. Stephanie Dorr of Germany was second in 3:10:57. Sarah Rehm of Germany was third in 3:15:44.

Kaunas Marathon - Apr 28 - Kaunas, Lithuania
Writeup as we get them in.

Lodz Maraton Dbam o Zdrowie - Apr 28 - Lodz, Poland
Adam Nowicki was the winner of the 2024 Lodz Maraton Dbam o Zdrowie in 2:14:18. Mateusz Kaczor was second in 2:16:29. Kamil Karbowiak was third in 2:18:25.
In the women's race, Aleksandra Brzezinska was first in 2:34:25. Emilia Mazek was second in 2:36:07. Anna Bankowska was third in 2:36:33.

Marathon d'Albi - Apr 28 - Albi, France
Gabriel Noutary was the winner of the 2024 Marathon d'Albi in 2:28:33. Pierre-Louis Garnon was second in 2:34:37. Kevin Lissajoux was third in 2:40:17.
In the women's race, Cecile Kempf was first in 3:04:21. Aurelie Genaud was second in 3:05:50. Anne Trempat was third in 3:18:02.

Haspa Marathon Hamburg - Apr 28 - Hamburg, Germany
Bernard Koech, of Kenya, the defending champion, was the winner of the 2024 Marathon Hamburg in 2:04:24. Haymano Alew, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:05:30. Philemon Kiplimo, of Kenya, was third in 2:05:37.
In the women's race, debutant Irine Cheptai, of Kenya, was first in 2:18:22. Winfridah Moseti, of Kenya, was second in 2:18:25. Gotytom Gebreslase, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:21:19.
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Milo Marathon - Apr 28 - Manila, Philippines
Writeup as we get them in.

Oberelbe Marathon - Apr 28 - King Stone, Germany
Andrzej Rogiewicz, of Poland, was the winner of the 2024 Oberelbe Marathon in 2:22:33. Pawel Kosek, of Poland, was second in 2:31:11. Marcel Brautigam of Germany was third in 2:31:12.
In the women's race, Cathleen Meier of Germany was first in 2:57:54. Kristin Hempel of Germany was second in 3:01:51. Nicole Kessler of Germany was third in 3:09:26.

Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon - Apr 28 - Madrid, Spain
Mitku Tafa, of Ethiopia, was the winner of the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon in 2:08:57. Fikre Bekele, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:09:09. Douglas Chebii, of Kenya, was third in 2:09:11.
In the women's race, Naom Jebet, of Kenya, 2023 Nairobi City Marathon winner, was first in 2:26:20. Bontu Bekele, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:27:04. Kebene Chala, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:27:30.

Gatorade Santiago de Chile International Marathon - Apr 28 - Santiago, Chile
Edwin Kibet Koech, of Kenya, was the winner of the 2024 Santiago de Chile International Marathon in 2:10:19. Joseph Kyengo Munywoki, of Kenya, was second in 2:13:26. Silas Kiprono Too, of Kenya, was third in 2:13:39.
In the women's race, Josephine Chepkoech, of Kenya, was first in 2:30:16. Euliter Tanui Jepchirchir, of Kenya, was second in 2:32:50. Linet Toroitich Chebet, of Kenya, was third in 2:36:42.

Wally Hayward Marathon - May 1 - Gauteng North, South Africa
Writeup as we get them in.

Boston UK Marathon - Apr 28 - Boston, United Kingdom
Jamie Hall was the winner of the 2024 Boston UK Marathon in 2:25:20. Peter Gould was second in 2:31:53. Paul Piper was third in 2:33:43.
In the women's race, Amy Southam was first in 3:04:07. Rosanna Andrews was second in 3:05:18. Jessica Williams was third in 3:09:37.
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Maratona da Europa Aveiro - Apr 28 - Aveiro, Portugal
Writeup as we get them in.

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.
Read the Press Release Here

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

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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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