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News From: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
 Marathon Bahamas
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon Bahamas to generate $1.5 million economic injection (Eyewitness News)
The 2024 Marathon Bahamas this Sunday, January 14, will boost the local economy by $1.5 million.
 
News From: Thursday, October 29, 2020
 Marathon Bahamas
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Marathon Bahamas 2021 Goes Virtual (The Tribune)
The 2021 Marathon Bahamas, set on January 17, was cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Monday, January 21, 2019
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marathon Bahamas: Bryan Morseman Wins Full Marathon (Tribune 242)
Bryan Morseman won the 2019 Marathon Bahamas in 2:27:35 while Nagy Vatalin won the women's race in 3:12:46.
 
News From: Monday, January 15, 2018
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marathon Bahamas: Kilgore Wins Marathon (Tribune 242)
David Kilgore won the Marathon Bahamas in 2:32:44 while Isabelle Poirier won the women's race in 3:44:40.
 
News From: Wednesday, January 20, 2016
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Virginia Man Runs Away With Marathon Bahamas Win (The Bahamas Weekly)
Amos Desjardins, 34, of Alexandria, Virginia, walked  or rather  ran away with the top overall male title on Sunday, during the 7th annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marathon Bahamas Winners In The Spotlight (Tribune42)
Despite the interruption of the rain, a pair of Americans - Jonathan Volpi and Amos Desjardins - emerged as the overall male champions of the 7th annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas full marathon and half marathon at Arawak Cay yesterday. The women champions were Frenchwoman Marina Peron and Bahamian Vanessa Forbes.
 
News From: Wednesday, January 6, 2016
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas "Relay" Sold Out - Registration Still Underway for Full & Half Marathon (The Bahamas Weekly)
For the first time in its seven-year history, Marathon Bahamas has sold out its relay event. Race Weekend takes place January 16-17 and kicks off with the 6th Annual Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the CureĀ®.
 
News From: Thursday, December 3, 2015
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Tourism Impact Award For Marathon Bahamas (Tribune242.com)
This is one of those events that have become a staple on our calendar and you can begin to see why Sports in Paradise has meaning in our country. It adds a tremendous boost to our economy and it also shows the rest of the world the Bahamas in a new light. It also shows Bahamians there is room for growth in the sports industry, he said. Along with our programme we want to congratulate you for the work that you continue to do. It is noble work, it is a great cause and it is a great event. We can now say marathons are better in the Bahamas.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 25, 2015
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Countdown begins for 2016 Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend (The Bahamas Weekly)
Advanced and novice runners, even walkers, will want to mark their calendars for what is surely one of the most picturesque courses as the 2016 Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend gears up with exciting events.
 
News From: Monday, November 23, 2015
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  Human Interest Story
   Countdown begins for 2016 Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend (ETurboNews.com)
Advanced and novice runners, even walkers, will want to mark their calendars for what is surely one of the most picturesque courses as the 2016 Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend gears up with exciting events.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas has been named one of the best races in the world (The Bahamas Weekly)
The marathon, which is in its seventh year, took the #2 spot in what Runners World UK calls the 50 Best Races In The World.
 
News From: Saturday, June 13, 2015
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  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Gears Up For Epic Race (TheBahamasWeekly.com)
While you can find marathons in most countries, it is the stunning backdrop of this tropical paradise, its relatively flat course and the incredible after party that keeps runners coming back.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 18, 2015
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas 2016 Early Bird Registration Open (The Bahamas Weekly)
With just over 300 days until Marathon Bahamas registration prices are at the lowest prices of the year. The 7th annual marathon is set for January 17, 2016
 
News From: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Marathon Bahamas 2015: A Run Through History (Southern Florida Caribbean News)
Justin and Melissa Gillette topped the 108 competitors in the Marathon Bahamas field during the sixth annual race.
 
News From: Thursday, January 15, 2015
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  Human Interest Story
   Elite Athletes Ready for "A Very Competitive" Marathon (Tribune 242)
More than 1,200 runners are expected for Marathon Bahamas.
 
News From: Thursday, January 8, 2015
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  Human Interest Story
   Distance Running Better in the Bahamas (Tribune 242)
Sidy Diallo hopes to prove why running is better in the Bahamas as he takes part in the sixth annual Marathon Bahamas event on January 18.
 
News From: Monday, December 29, 2014
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Husband and Wife to Defend Marathon Bahamas Titles (Tribune242.com)
Justin and Melissa Gillette plan on traveling to the Bahamas to attempt their title defense in the Marathon Bahamas slated for January 18.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Husband and Wife Win Marathon Bahamas (Tribune 242.com)
Justin Gillette won the Marathon Bahamas and his wife won the women's division.
 
News From: Thursday, January 16, 2014
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Runners Get Ready for Marathon Bahamas Race Weekend (Tribune 242.com)
More than 1,150 Runners will pound the pavement of the Marathon Bahamas race weekend.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 25, 2013
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Increasing the Profile of Distance Running in the Bahamas (Tribune 242.com)
Marathon Bahamas is one of the staple road races on the island nation. With the introduction of the new half-marathon, the two events hope to increase the profile of distance running in the Bahamas.
 
News From: Thursday, March 14, 2013
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Featured in "Running Times" Article (The Bahamas Weekly.com)
Marathon Bahamas was recently promoted in a "Running Times" article with ten reasons why runners should attend Marathon Bahamas
 
News From: Thursday, January 17, 2013
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Businessman Offers $1,000 Prize for top Bahamian Finisher in the Marathon (The Eleutheran)
The countdown continues towards the Marathon Bahamas and a local businessman is offering one-thousand dollars to any local distance runner who keeps the overall title in the Bahamas.
 
News From: Thursday, October 25, 2012
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Runners Look Forward To Marathon Bahamas (Tribune242.com)
Gary Brathwaite and Randy Thurston gear up for the Marathon Bahamas by running the Baltimore Marathon and others.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 10, 2012
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Into Third Year (Nassau Guard)
The Marathon Bahamas ties into the history of marathon running with it's third annual race on Sunday. A few slots in the marathon race are still available for last minute registrants.
 
News From: Tuesday, January 18, 2011
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   'Excellent Turnout' For Marathon Bahamas (Tribune)
The Marathon Bahamas is becoming a stable event as hundreds of local and international runners ran the marathon and half-marathon.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Simone Maissenbacher Wins The Marathon Bahamas (The Tribune)
Simone Maissenbacher won the Marathon Bahamas with a time of 3 hours 2 minutes and 39 seconds after a disqualification of the first place runner for cutting the course.
 
News From: Friday, January 14, 2011
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Taking Second Step (Freeport News)
The second annual Marathon Bahamas will kick off on January 16 and it has been a busy year of changes since the inaugural race
 
News From: Thursday, January 13, 2011
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Scotiabank Partners With Marathon Bahamas Supporting The Fight Against Cancer (Bahama Islands Info)
Scotiabank has joined teams with Marathon Bahamas as a corporate sponsor for the second annual marathon.
 
News From: Thursday, January 6, 2011
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas On The Horizon (Nassau Guardian)
The third annual Marathon Bahamas will kick off on Sunday January 15 in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on January 14.
 
News From: Thursday, December 30, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Register Now For Marathon Bahamas Weekend - Rates Go Up In The New Year (Bahama Islands Info)
The Marathon Bahamas Race kicks off on January 16 and race organizers will increase the race entry fees at midnight on December 31.
 
News From: Sunday, December 19, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Delroy Boothe Confident Of Successful Marathon (Freeport News)
Delroy Boothe seems serious about defense of his Marathon Bahamas title. He has bettered his 2010 winning time by ten minutes while training in Florida
 
News From: Monday, December 13, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Olympic Marathoner Keith Brantly To Participate In Marathon Bahamas 2011 (Bahama Journal)
Keith Brantly has a running career that spans three decades and it will continue as he travels to Marathon Bahamas to run and will be a featured speaker.
 
News From: Sunday, December 12, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Second Marathon Bahamas Set For January (Tribune)
The second annual Marathon Bahamas will kick off on January 16 at 6 am with the new starting venue on Junkanoo Beach.
 
News From: Friday, November 26, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Event Soaring On Spirit Airlines (Nassau Guardian)
The Marathon Bahamas attracted around three-hundred runners for the 2010 event and major sponsors like Spirit Airlines will stay onboard for the 2011 event.
 
News From: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Fifty More Days Until Marathon Bahamas (Tribune)
The 2011 Marathon Bahamas will kick off in fifty days and will provide a scenic backdrop for a great winter marathon and a destination vacation for runners.
 
News From: Saturday, August 21, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Boothe's Marathon Bahamas Confidence (The Freeport)
Delroy Boothe helped to launch the Marathon Bahamas on Tuesday and hopes to return to the race on January 16, 2011 with the hopes of lowering the national record which stands at 2 hours 34 minutes.
 
News From: Thursday, August 19, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   2nd Marathon Bahamas Has New Route, Slogan (The Tribune)
The second edition of the Marathon Bahamas has a new slogan and a route that will entice all runners.
 
News From: Thursday, July 22, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Partners With Susan G. Komen For The Cure (Bahama Islands Info)
Marathon Bahamas has partnered with Susan G. Komen and will allow the race even extend to a full weekend of running activities
 
News From: Friday, February 19, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Hopefully, Marathon Bahamas Will Remain On Local Calendar (The Tribune)
The Marathon Bahamas appears to have been a huge success. While awards may not have been handed out to as many participants as runners would have wanted, many people who had never run a road race attended for the first time.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Bahamian Women Make Marathon Statement (The Nassau Guardian)
The courage and fortitude to finish a half-marathon or marathon was exemplified by women of the Bahamas at the Marathon Bahamas. Women from all over the island showed up with spirit and determination to successfully complete the long distance running event.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   What A Marathon! (The Nassau Guardian)
The inaugural running of the Marathon Bahamas brought in more than five-hundred runners most with stories of triumph and inspiration. The second annual event is slated for January 16, 2011.
 
News From: Monday, February 15, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Bahamian Delroy Booth Finishes Bahamas Marahon In Just Under 3 Hours (The Bahamas Weekly)
Delroy Booth of Grand Bahama Island won the inaugural Marathon Bahamas and outran more than five-hundred other competitors for the over all title.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas 2010 - Huge Success! (The Bhama Journal)
The 2010 Marathon Bahamas kicked off with more than five-hundred participants from around the world. The success of the event has prompted organizers to suggest that the event will most likely happen in 2011
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Boothe Wins Marathon Bahamas (The Nassau Guardian)
More than thirty years after the last marathon running event was held in the Bahamas, three Bahamians took the top spots in the 26.2 mile race. Delroy Boothe won the marathon with a time of 2 hours 59 minutes and 31 seconds in windy conditions.
 
  Human Interest Story
   The Spirit Of Togetherness At Marathon Bahamas (The Nassau Guardian)
More than five-hundred runners started the first long distance running event on the island in more than twenty years. Thousands came out to support the runners and provided an early morning camaraderie for all to enjoy.
 
News From: Sunday, February 7, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas Welcomes Pastor Duncombe (The Tribune)
Jeremiah Duncombe was welcomed to the Bahama Islands for the marathon race that takes place on February 14. Other competitors have until Monday to sign up for the race.
 
News From: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   How Ready Are Your Feet For 'The Marathon'? (The Tribune)
The Marathon Bahamas kicks off on February 14 and finding the right shoe for any marathon can be a daunting task. Factors for selecting the right shoe include foot biomechanics and a shoe that will support you if you are running, walking or jogging the marathon.
 
   Doctors Hospital Donates $2,500 To Marathon Bahamas (The Tribune)
The first marathon in Nassau Bahamas in more than twenty-five years received a check from Doctors Hospital to aid in the support of the massive undertaking of the first long distance event on the island in the twenty-first century.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Doctors Hospital On Track To Support Marathon Bahamas (The Bahamas Weekly)
The Bahamas Marathon will be the first marathon to take place on the island in more than twenty-five years. More than one-hundred runners have already registered for the marathon race.
 
News From: Monday, February 1, 2010
 Marathon Bahamas
  Human Interest Story
   Marathon Bahamas To Provide Opportunities Locally (Bahama Islands Info)
The first annual Marathon Bahamas will be held on February 14 with the support of several hotel chains. The race will start at 6 am at the Montagu foreshore
 

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