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News From: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon founder dies following weekend crash (Canadian Running)
Two-time Olympian and Calgary Marathon founder Doug Kyle, 91, who died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday night, is best remembered for his impact on the sports and its community.
 
News From: Monday, August 28, 2023
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  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon founder, celebrated Canadian runner dead following southeast crash (Global News)
Doug Kyle, 91, founder of Calgary Marathon and decorated Canadian runner, died in a car crash Sunday night.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Thousands of dollars worth of equipment and food stolen from Calgary Marathon finish line (Global News)
Police estimated stolen goods and damages worth $25,000 on the Saturday morning before the 2023 Calgary Marathon.
 
News From: Monday, May 29, 2023
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   Handcuffed couple lock in world record at Calgary Marathon (Canadian Running)
Megan and Rich MacDonald completed the 2023 Calgary Marathon in 3:18:28, breaking the record for the fastest marathon by a male-female duo handcuffed together.
 
   Calgary couple breaks world record by running a marathon handcuffed (Global News)
Rich and Megan MacDonald broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon by a mixed couple handcuffed together, finishing 3:18:38 at the 2023 Calgary Marathon.
 
   The 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon Raises $475,000 for Local Charities (NNN)
Lance Risseeuw won the 2023 Calgary Maratho in 2:36:04 while Maria Zambrano won the womens race in 2:48:02.
 
News From: Sunday, March 12, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon teams up with library for new-look medal (Calgary Herald)
Medals for the 2023 Calgary Marathon on May 28 will feature an iconic city landmark, the Calgary Public Library.
 
News From: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon introduces pregnancy deferral, child care for 2023 (Canadian Running)
The 2023 Calgary Marathon on May 28 will allow pregnancy or postpartum deferral and and on-course infant feeding stations.
 
News From: Thursday, October 6, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   2023 Servus Calgary Marathon opens registration, reveals new look (Canadian Running)
Registration for the 2023 Calgary Marathon on May 28 is now open.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Runners surprised with a medal miracle at Calgary Marathon (Canadian Running)
Kip Kangogo won the 2022 Calgary Marathon in 2:32:54 while Maria Zambrano won the women's race in 2:46:49.
 
News From: Monday, May 30, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   51-year-old Calgary woman talks about training, endurance after setting marathon record (Global News)
Maria Zambrano won the women's race of the 2022 Calgary Marathon in 2:46:59.
 
News From: Sunday, May 29, 2022
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Calgary Marathon welcomes thousands for largest event since 2019 (Calgary Herald)
The 2022 Calgary Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, May 29.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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   Supply chain issues mean Calgary Marathon medals won't arrive for race day (CTV News Calgary)
The ship carrying the medals for the finishers of the 2022 Calgary Marathon was not able to dock as scheduled.
 
   Calgary Marathon medals tangled in backlog at B.C. port (The Province)
Medals for the 2022 Calgary Marathon may not make it to the event, due to docking issues.
 
News From: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon gets new title sponsor (Canadian Running)
Servus Credit Union will be the new title sponsor of the Calgary Marathon until 2026.
 
News From: Sunday, September 19, 2021
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   'Pretty awesome' return of Calgary Marathon to streets of city (Calgary Sun)
Justin Kurek won the 2021 Calgary Marathon in 2:33:15 while Lauren Barr won the women's race in 2:56:43.
 
News From: Thursday, September 16, 2021
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon to host 4,000 runners this weekend (Canadian Running)
The 2021 Calgary Marathon remains scheduled to be held this Sunday, September 16, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Register to Run the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon In-Person This Fall (Avenue Calgary)
Registration for the 2021 Calgary Marathon on September 19 is now open.
 
News From: Friday, May 29, 2020
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   Canadians look to raise the most money ever while running a marathon (Canadian Running)
Runners raised money for charity as part of the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge, after the event was cancelled.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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  Human Interest Story
   The pandemic has interrupted world record attemptsand spawned new ones (Maclean's)
With the pandemic, it is now harder to set world records but the spirit of those who dream of setting ceilings live on.
 
News From: Sunday, May 3, 2020
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   The Calgary Marathon is going virtual for 2020 (Canadian Running)
The 2020 Calgary Marathon, set on May 31, is going virtual this year, due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   56th annual Calgary Marathon postponed amid COVID-19 pandemic (660 News)
The 2020 Calgary Marathon, set on May 31, has been postponed to an undetermined date yet, due to coronavirus concerns.
 
News From: Sunday, May 26, 2019
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   Scotiabank Calgary Marathon 2019 results (Canadian Running Magazine)
Jonathan Chesoo won the 2019 Calgary Marathon in 2:19:33 while Leanne Klassen won the women's race in 2:51:01.
 
News From: Sunday, May 27, 2018
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Kiptoo, Dadi winners of Calgary Marathon (Calgary Herald)
Feyera Dadi won the 2018 Calgary Marathon in 2:16:37 while Caroline Kiptoo won the women's race in 2:43:37.
 
News From: Sunday, May 28, 2017
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Calgary marathon huge success as thousands lace up to race (CBC News)
Daniel Kipkoech of Lethbridge won the 2017 edition of the Calgary Marathon.
 
News From: Thursday, January 26, 2017
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon celebrates countrys 150th by printing iconic Canadian illustration on shirts (Canadian Running)
As Canada turns 150 this year, Calgary Marathon will have the iconic 1995 illustration titled Canada Coast to Coast by Alberta-born artist David Crighton on its race's T-shirt.
 
News From: Friday, December 30, 2016
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   Calgary Marathon adds 150K race for Canada's 150th birthday (CBC News)
The 2017 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has added a 150-kilometre race to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday.
 
News From: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Man Born Without Arms or Legs Completes His First Marathon: "I'm Like Everyone Else" (Inside Edition)
Chris Koch, born without arms and legs, successfully competed in the Calgary Marathon
 
News From: Sunday, May 29, 2016
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Scotiabank Calgary Marathon sees thousands of runners lace up (CBC News)
Jonathan Kipchirchir from Kenya won the men's full marathon with a time of 2:21:55  Andrea Glover from Nanton was the fastest woman in the same distance at 3:02:14.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
 Calgary Marathon
  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   This weekend's Scotiabank Calgary Marathon will have some changes (Metro News)
Several new changes along the Calgary Marathon course will be visible to the nearly 11,000 runners
 
   Scotiabank Calgary Marathon set for Sunday (CBC News)
At least 12,000 people took part in the 51st Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Sunday.
 
News From: Tuesday, May 17, 2016
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  Human Interest Story
   Disabled man signs on for marathon to support Inn from the Cold (CTV News)
Motivational speaker Chris Koch will be riding his longboard in this years Scotiabank Calgary Marathon
 
News From: Monday, January 18, 2016
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Trio of Guinness World Record attempts set for Calgary Marathon (Canada Running Magazine)
Dave Proctor is looking to beat the world record for the greatest distance covered on a treadmill in 24 hours. MitoCanada team will be trying their hand for the greatest distance in 24 hours with a 12-man team. Noel Darcy will try to beat the record for the fastest marathon in full fire fighter gear.
 
News From: Monday, January 11, 2016
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon 2016 attempting to break several Guinness World Records (CBC.ca)
Don't be surprised if you see a firefighter in full gear and a choir full of singing girls among the runners at the Calgary Marathon this spring. It's all part of a plan to break several Guinness World Records during the 2016 race. "There are some very ambitious runners in our community," said Kirsten Fleming, executive director of the Calgary Marathon Society
 
News From: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Disqualified runner says clear signage, course direction lacking at Calgary Marathon (Calgary Herald)
An elite runner disqualified from the Scotiabank Calgary Marathon for unintentionally cutting the course disagrees with the marathon director that the course was well-marked.
 
   Calgary Marathon names Jonathan Kipchirchir Chesoo winner after 2 men disqualified (CBC.ca)
Jonathan Kipchirchir Chesoo of Kenya became the winner of the men's full marathon at the 51st Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Sunday after two runners were disqualified for missing a portion of the race course.
 
News From: Monday, June 1, 2015
 Calgary Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Chesoo declared rightful winner after two disqualified in Calgary Marathon (Calgary Herald)
Despite some controversy at the 51st Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Sunday, the mens 42K winner is simply happy he emerged on top with a record-setting time of 2:17:12.
 
News From: Sunday, May 31, 2015
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  Pre-Race Review/ Lineup
   'It's a tough course': Runners, organizers prepare for Calgary Marathon (Calgary Herald)
The 33-year-old, Lamech Mosoti, from Nairobi, Kenya says he is in the prime of his career. He has travelled to various cities running in marathons, and was even ranked fourth worldwide in 2008. But last year was his first time in Calgary, and it was a disappointment.
 
News From: Tuesday, February 17, 2015
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon - May 28 to 31 (CTVNews.com)
The Calgary Marathon has announced race events that range from a 50K Ultra Marathon down to the Kids Marathon.
 
News From: Friday, February 6, 2015
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Chepkorir Stripped of Calgary Marathon Win (The Record)
Emily Chepkorir has been disqualified as the women's winner of the 2014 Calgary Marathon for doping.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Drug Testing Coming to Calgary Marathon in 2015 (MetroNews.ca)
The Calgary Marathon will introduce drug testing for the 2015 event. This change occurs after last years women's winner was stripped of her title after testing positive for a banned substance.
 
News From: Monday, June 2, 2014
 Calgary Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Calgary Marathon Champion Continues Epic Journey (Calgary Sun)
Kip Kangogo won the Calgary Marathon with a time of 2 hours 19 minutes and 47 seconds
 
News From: Sunday, June 1, 2014
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon Marks 50 Years Since 1st Race (CBC.ca)
Sunday marks the fiftieth year of the Calgary Marathon and the number of participants increased by about thirty percent over last year.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Memories, Triumphs and Romance at the Calgary Marathon (Calgary Herald)
More than fifteen-thousand runners participated in the Calgary Marathon which added a 50 kilometer race this year to celebrate the race's fiftieth anniversary.
 
News From: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Calgary Marathon to Mark 50th Year With 50-K Race (CBC.ca)
The Calgary Marathon will celebrate its 50th year of running and will mark the occasion by adding a fifty-kilometer race to its weekend line-up of races.
 
News From: Thursday, February 6, 2014
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Local Woman Named New Winner of 2014 Calgary Marathon (Newstalk770.com)
Emily Chepkorir has tested positive for anabolic steroids and was stripped of her 2014 Calgary Marathon title. Maria Zambrano was formally awarded with first place
 
News From: Monday, January 6, 2014
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Win Your Weight in Beer if you Come Out on Top of Scotiabank Calgary Marathon's 50K Special Run (Calgary Sun)
Five-hundred runners will take part in a special fifty kilometer run as part of the Calgary Marathon.
 
News From: Friday, September 20, 2013
 Calgary Marathon
  Human Interest Story
   Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Reveals Groovy Plans for 50th Celebration (Newswire.ca)
More than fifteen-thousand runners are expected for the fiftieth running of the Calgary Marathon.
 
News From: Monday, May 27, 2013
 Calgary Marathon
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Calgary Runner Wins City's Marathon a Second Time (UpdateNews.ca)
Bernard Onsare won the Calgary Marathon with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 40 seconds.
 
News From: Monday, May 28, 2012
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  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Record-breaking Day At Calgary Marathon (Calgary Sun)
More than eleven-thousand runners crowded the streets of Calgary for a record breaking day at the forty-eighth annual Calgary Marathon
 

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