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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.
We're in the press room, interviewing the champions and writing up our post-race stories. Come back later in the day to read those, but in the mean time, read our real-time notes of how the race played out...
Click: 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.

Vienna City Marathon

Credit: Leo Hagen / VCM

Vienna City Marathon
The upcoming 41st edition of the Vienna City Marathon promises a thrilling clash between Eritrean and Kenyan athletes, with the women's course record hanging in the balance. Spearheaded by Nazret Weldu and Dolshi Tesfu from Eritrea, and Shyline Toroitich and Rebecca Tanui from Kenya, the field is stacked with talent, raising the possibility of surpassing the current record of 2:20:59 set by Vibian Chepkurui in 2022. Weldu, boasting a national record of 2:20:29, and Tesfu, with a personal best of 2:20:40, are aiming for Olympic qualification, while Toroitich and Tanui bring formidable credenstials to the competition. With such strong contenders, the stage is set for an electrifying showdown on April 21st, with the potential for a new record to be etched into the annals of the Vienna City Marathon.
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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
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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

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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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USA and Canada Results

Boston Marathon - Apr 15 - Boston, MA
Sisay Lemma, 33 of Addis Ababa Ethiopia, was the winner of the 2024 Boston Marathon in 2:06:17. Mohamed Esa, 23 of Addis Ababa Ethiopia, was second in 2:06:58. Evans Chebet, 35 of Kapsabet Kenya, was third in 2:07:22.
In the women's race, Hellen Obiri, 34 of Boulder Kenya, was first in 2:22:37. Sharon Lokedi, 30 of Flagstaff AZ Kenya, was second in 2:22:45. Edna Kiplagat, 44 of Boulder CO Kenya, was third in 2:23:21.
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Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon - Apr 13 - Milwaukee, WI
Philip Lambert, of Chicago IL, was the winner of the 2024 Milwaukee Running Festival Marathon in 2:34:45. David Krall, of Madison WI, was second in 2:35:40. Cameron Ausen, of Lake Mills WI, was third in 2:42:06.
In the women's race, Selam Grimsrud, of Rochester MN, was first in 3:05:17. Jodi Kasten, of Franklin WI, was second in 3:07:43. Meagan Weisshahn, of Greenville WI, was third in 3:08:45.
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Carmel Marathon - Apr 13 - Carmel, IN
Adam Togami was the winner of the 2024 Carmel Marathon in 2:38:18. Hiro Kawakatsu was second in 2:41:31. Salvador Escamilla was third in 2:43:07.
In the women's race, Jules Madzia was first in 2:53:28. Kelby Laughner was second in 2:56:00. Hannah Stoffel was third in 2:58:29.
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Coastal Delaware Running Festival - Apr 14 - Rehoboth Beach, DE
Dylan Smiley, 25 of Rehoboth Beach DE, was the winner of the 2024 Coastal Delaware Running Festival in 2:35:14. Ben Sandie, 29 of Alexandria, was second in 2:38:23. Bryan Grindrod, 30 of Stevens PA, was third in 2:40:42.
In the women's race, Catherine Irons, 22 of Chantilly VA, was first in 3:08:39. Kaitlyn Minchella, 32 of Alexandria VA, was second in 3:11:39. Kathleen Prunty, 61 of Norwood OH, was third in 3:13:40.
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RF Events Martian Marathon - Apr 13 - Dearborn, MI
Sean O'Donnell-Daudlin was the winner of the 2024 Martian Marathon in 2:45:24. Donald Alexander was second in 2:51:23. Ethan Widder was third in 2:54:08.
In the women's race, Hannah Cavicchio was first in 3:08:55. Mikayla Oliver was second in 3:20:20. Josephine Weeden was third in 3:22:42.
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Horse Capital Marathon - Apr 13 - Lexington, KY
Joe Verellen, 43 of White Lake MI, was the winner of the 2024 Horse Capital Marathon in 2:53:16. Taylor Ipsen, 34 of Mesa AZ, was second in 2:53:40. Jeffrey Suppinger, 49 of Franklin TN, was third in 3:09:22.
In the women's race, Cyndee Weimer, 44 of Lexington KY, was first in 2:58:55. Nicki Hugie Terry, 39 of Arlington VA, was second in 3:20:29. Annika Hempel, 28 of Columbus OH, was third in 3:22:58.
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Bend Marathon and Half - Apr 14 - Bend, OR
Todd Simpson, 39 of Bend OR, was the winner of the 2024 Bend Marathon and Half in 2:47:07. Andrew McKamey, 21 of Bend OR, was second in 2:47:45. Chris Jackson, 39 of Bend OR, was third in 2:57:26.
In the women's race, Hillary Kupish, 36 of Bend OR, was first in 3:03:42. Adryon Wong, 41 of Bend OR, was second in 3:22:43. Lindsey Doermann, 42 of Seattle WA, was third in 3:25:43.
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Athens Marathon (Ohio) - Apr 14 - Athens, OH
Jacob Lofton, of Columbus OH, was the winner of the 2024 Athens Marathon (Ohio) in 2:49:03. Alec Cline, of Canton OH, was second in 2:52:12. Will Koenig, of Athens OH, was third in 2:52:42.
In the women's race, Amanda Jepson, of Livermore CO, was first in 3:10:14. Alyssa Breu, of Nowthen MN, was second in 3:17:30. Abbey Giannamore, of Sugar Grove OH, was third in 3:23:48.
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Oregon Road Runners Club Vernonia Marathon - Apr 14 - Vernonia, OR
Chris Yates, 35 of Hillsboro OR, was the winner of the 2024 Vernonia Marathon in 2:25:42. John Kavulich, 24 of Scappoose OR, was second in 2:27:55. Cameron Remington, 26 of Redwood City CA, was third in 2:53:45.
In the women's race, Devin McMahon, 32 of Idleyld Park OR, was first in 2:54:11. Juli Adelman, 43 of Portland OR, was second in 3:16:51. Kellen Tarran, 29 of Portland OR, was third in 3:22:04.
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Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon - Apr 13 - Geneva, IL
Samuel Bradbury, 43 of Amherst NH, was the winner of the 2024 Spring Chance BQ.2 Marathon in 2:23:55. James Kliebhan, 29 of Chicago IL, was second in 2:49:40. Cory Garlock, 33 of Omaha NE, was third in 2:49:41.
In the women's race, Laura Snyder, 25 of Kansas City MO, was first in 3:03:52. Rachel Burke, 39 of Chicago IL, was second in 3:07:19. Emily Cerier, 31 of Chicago IL, was third in 3:14:58.
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Riverboat Series - MS - Apr 17 - Leroy Percy State Park, MS
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Riverboat Series - LA - Apr 15 - Winnsboro, LA
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Riverboat Series - AR - Apr 16 - Lake Chicot State Park, AR
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Jersey City Marathon - Apr 14 - Jersey City, NJ
Will Norris, 29 of Charlottesville VA, was the winner of the 2024 Jersey City Marathon in 2:17:49. Issame El-Jazouli, 27 of Paterson NJ, was second in 2:20:29. Alex Neuffer, 28 of Halifax NS Canada, was third in 2:21:29.
In the women's race, Christina Welsh, 27 of Saint Petersburg FL, was first in 2:39:14. Lauren Kelly, 33 of Philadelphia PA, was second in 2:40:35. Rachel Rodriguez, 29 of Philadelphia PA, was third in 2:46:59.
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Millbrook Marathon - Apr 14 - Millbrook, NY
Eric Langdon, 36, was the winner of the 2024 Millbrook Marathon in 3:13:34. Jim Murphy, 22, was second in 3:26:16. Matthew Magaldi, 29, was third in 3:30:21.
In the women's race, Rachel Darling, 31, was first in 3:29:59. Ava Casalino, 22, was second in 3:40:43. Mary Waterfield, 32, was third in 3:46:15.
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Philadelphia Trail Marathon - Apr 13 - Philadelphia, PA
Connor Smyth, 31 of Philadelphia PA, was the winner of the 2024 Philadelphia Trail Marathon in 3:19:28. Howard Wang, 21 of Swarthmore PA, was second in 3:26:52. Kevin Nolan, 33 of Philadelphia PA, was third in 3:41:46.
In the women's race, Sophia Camillaci, 24 of Philadelphia PA, was first in 5:08:30. Lisa Camillaci, 49 of Hilton NY, was second in 5:08:34. Anna Feng, 23 of Belmont MA, was third in 5:21:13.
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Streakers Marathon - Apr 13 - Provo, UT
Stephen Glod, 22 of Draper UT, was the winner of the 2024 Streakers Marathon in 2:59:01. Gary Lott, 39 of Santaquin UT, was second in 4:00:20. Bradley Johnson, 56 of Provo UT, was third in 5:40:02.
In the women's race, Britt Decker, 35 of Birmingham AL, was first in 4:25:55. Cathi Gridley, 50 of Syracuse UT, was second in 4:31:42. Jolene Marshall, 65 of Orem UT, was third in 5:40:25.
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SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Marathon (Spring) - Apr 13 - Castro Valley, CA
Ryan Racer, 26 of San Francisco CA, was the winner of the 2024 Lake Chabot Trail Marathon (Spring) in 4:29:50. Jeffrey Klei, 26 of San Francisco CA, was second in 4:29:51. Yaz Saito, 56 of Mountain View CA, was third in 4:45:57.
In the women's race, Rebecca Johnson, 32 of Oakland CA, was first in 4:38:14. Kristy Oriol, 38 of Truckee CA, was second in 4:57:53. Reagan Nelson, 36 of Goleta CA, was third in 5:13:08.
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Rhode Races Newport Marathon - Apr 13 - Newport, RI
Jake Glicksman, 21 of Plattsburgh NY, was the winner of the 2024 Rhode Races Newport Marathon in 2:32:58. Kevin Baudin, 31 of Boston MA, was second in 2:35:55. Yosef Lipschitz, 28 of Newton MA, was third in 2:39:32.
In the women's race, Laura Addison, 30 of New Haven CT, was first in 2:54:19. Amanda Erickson, 33 of Kingston Springs TN, was second in 3:03:06. Hailey Miller, 24 of Barrington NH, was third in 3:05:56.
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International Results

Adidas Greater Manchester Marathon - Apr 14 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Adam Clarke was the winner of the 2024 Greater Manchester Marathon in 2:16:29. Marshall Smith was second in 2:18:22. Alexander Teuten was third in 2:18:37.
In the women's race, Lauren Fitzpatrick was first in 2:27:39. Charlie Arnell was second in 2:37:12. Melissah Gibson was third in 2:42:09.
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Maraton Internacional Pampa Traviesa - Apr 14 - Santa Rosa, Argentina
Ignacio Erario was the winner of the 2024 Maraton Internacional Pampa Traviesa in 2:12:54. Miguel Maza was second in 2:20:21. Ezequiel Chavarria was third in 2:24:38.
In the women's race, Carolina Soledad Mellao was first in 2:47:52. Luisa Paez was second in 2:51:14. Karina Natalia Fuentealba was third in 2:54:19.

Guernsey Marathon - Apr 14 - St. Peter Port, United Kingdom
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Bunbury Marathon - Apr 14 - Bunbury, Australia
Karlos Aquino was the winner of the 2024 Bunbury Marathon in 2:32:38. Josh Tighe was second in 2:43:21. Nathan Fawkes was third in 2:52:58.
In the women's race, Kara Loran was first in 3:15:39. Renee Rockliff was second in 3:25:23. Ana Mance was third in 3:32:06.
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North Pole Marathon - Apr 10 - North Pole Camp, Russian Federation
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Deutsche Post Bonner Stadt-Marathon - Apr 14 - Bonn, Germany
Patrick Ereng was the winner of the 2024 Bonner Stadt-Marathon in 2:24:25. Hagen Bierlich was second in 2:24:39. Jeandree Julien was third in 2:34:10.
In the women's race, Alexandra Kramer was first in 2:56:16. Kristina Hohn was second in 2:58:53. Joanna Tallmann was third in 3:01:40.

Helsinki Spring Marathon - Apr 14 - Helsinki, Finland
Aki Hamalainen was the winner of the 2024 Helsinki Spring Marathon in 2:39:01. Janne Kuusela was second in 2:55:40. Jonathan Tolksdorf was third in 2:56:17.
In the women's race, Tiina Stark was first in 3:17:57. Pirjo Boman was second in 3:54:04. Anna-Mari Becker was third in 3:55:48.

Ibiza Marathon - Apr 13 - Santa Eularia des Riu, Spain
Aspel Kiptoo Kiprop was the winner of the 2024 Ibiza Marathon in 2:27:16. Josphat Kiprop Kiptis was second in 2:36:33. Wout Croonen was third in 2:40:11.
In the women's race, Gemma Ann Selby was first in 3:29:32. Diva Oliveira was second in 3:29:52. Verity Nott was third in 3:34:09.

International Lake Garda Marathon - Apr 14 - Garda Lake, Italy
Michal Puskar, of Slovakia, was the winner of the 2024 International Lake Garda Marathon in 2:48:10. Andreas Hultqvist, of Sweden, was second in 2:48:53. Alessio Zoller of Italy was third in 2:51:36.
In the women's race, Karolina Wasniewska, of Poland, was first in 3:12:56. Sarah Winter, of Germany, was second in 3:14:48. Christina Mandlbauer, of Austria, was third in 3:25:38.

Limassol Marathon GSO - Apr 14 - Limassol, Cyprus
Gross Yossi was the winner of the 2024 Limassol Marathon GSO in 2:46:04. Guetta Yossi was second in 2:49:13. Georgiou Nikolas was third in 2:50:58.
In the women's race, Sophie Poussard was first in 3:29:50. Tsokkou Ioanna was second in 3:30:19. Bordwska Karolina was third in 3:31:07.

Marathon du Lac D'Annecy - Apr 14 - Annecy, France
Damien Gras of France was the winner of the 2024 Marathon du Lac D'Annecy in 2:13:50. Isaac Koech, of Kenya, was second in 2:15:51. Clinton Kiplagat Koech, of Kenya, was third in 2:19:30.
In the women's race, Emilie Lasserre of France was first in 2:47:15. Astrid Moreau of France was second in 2:48:17. Audrey Passot of France was third in 2:52:35.

ADAC Marathon Niedersachsen (Hannover) - Apr 14 - Hannover, Germany
Amanal Petros of Germany was the winner of the 2024 Marathon Niedersachsen (Hannover) in 2:06:05. Boaz Kipkemei, of Kenya, was second in 2:07:06. Victor Kiplimo, of Kenya, was third in 2:09:58.
In the women's race, Domenika Mayer of Germany was first in 2:23:50. Sharon Cherop, of Kenya, was second in 2:24:41. Lilian Jebitok, of Kenya, was third in 2:27:13.

Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope - Apr 14 - Poitiers, France
Quentin Foussard was the winner of the 2024 Marathon Poitiers Futuroscope in 2:31:41. Christian Drean was second in 2:34:14. Thomas Martin was third in 2:35:48.
In the women's race, Helene Reinaudo-Lamon was first in 2:59:59. Sophie Le Beherec was second in 3:02:08. Anne-Sophie Rigal was third in 3:06:31.

NB Maraton Mar del Plata - Apr 14 - Mar del Plata, Argentina
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NN Rotterdam Marathon - Apr 14 - Rotterdam, Netherlands
Abdi Nageeye of Netherlands was the winner of the 2024 Rotterdam Marathon in 2:04:45. Amedework Walelegn, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:04:50. Birhanu Legese, of Ethiopia, was third in 2:05:16.
In the women's race, Ashete Bekere, of Ethiopia, was first in 2:19:30. Viola Kibiwot Viola Kibiwot, of Ethiopia, was second in 2:20:53. Selly Chepyego Kaptich, of Kenya, was third in 2:22:46.

Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon (56km) - Apr 13 - Cape Town, South Africa
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Werdauer Wald Marathon - Apr 14 - Werdau, Germany
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Zaragoza - Apr 14 - Zaragoza, Spain
Alejandro Jimenez Vicente of Spain was the winner of the 2024 Zaragoza in 2:16:35. Alberto Puyuelo Pardo of Spain was second in 2:20:23. Alejandro Paredero De Dios of Spain was third in 2:28:37.
In the women's race, Rita Jeptoo Busienei, of Kenya, was first in 2:38:12. Beatriz Martinez Cuello of Spain was second in 2:55:07. Ascension Bergues Sanagustin of Spain was third in 3:07:46.

Great Egyptian River Nile Marathon - Apr 12 - El Shorouk City, Cairo, Egypt
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Incredible Times at TCS London Marathon

Two different races took place at the 2023 London Marathon. In the men's race, Kelvin Kiptum ran away from all other runners to win by nearly three minutes as he ran the second fastest marathon ever run and a new course record in London when he finished in 2:01:25. The women's race was much more competitive as a group of five women ran quickly together for most of the race, with Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands winning in 2:18:33. Four other women ran sub-2:19, an incredible result.
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The Boston Marathon - deep fields, fast times

The Boston Marathon put on one of its best races in memory, with both the men's and women's races showcasing exceptional talent on a wet and difficult day. Before anything, we have to say all were disappointed that Eliud Kipchoge could not add an additional marathon win to his record and instead notched only his second loss of all-time as he lost steam up the Newton Hills.
But the race was fantastic for both the men and women. In the men's race, Evans Chebet of Kenya became the first man since 2008 to win back-to-back Boston Marathons as he finished in the sixth fastest time ever at Boston, 2:05:54. Gabriel Geay of Tanzania finished second in 2:106:04 and Chebet's teammate, Benson Kipruto finished third in 2:06:06. Scott Fauble finished as first American for the third year in a row (and also seventh overall for the third time in a row).

The women's race was touted as having the deepest field in Boston Marathon history and it did not disappoint. Hellen Obiri, a late entrant to the race and running only her second-ever marathon, was the winner in the tenth-fastest time in Boston Marathon history, in 2:21:38. Amane Beriso of Ethiopia finished just behind in 2:21:50 followed by Lonah Salpeter of Israel in third-place in 2:21:57. As impressive as anyone, American Emma Bates led much of the race until she could not keep the pace in the final two miles but finished in fifth place in 2:22:10 which was the second fastest time every for an American (behind only Shalane Flanagan's 2:22:02 when she finished fifth in 2014).

MarathonGuide.com's post-race writeups for the 2023 Boston Marathon:
-The Men's Race
-The Women's Race

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As It Happens - Real-Time commentary and coverage of the 127th Boston Marathon, and
all of the pre-race coverage for the marathon
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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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