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News From: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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   After nearly a decade, the Omaha Marathon will be back under local ownership (Omaha World-Herald)
The 2022 Omaha Marathon set on September 8 was cancelled, after ownership reverted back to the Omaha Running Club from Alpha Win.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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   2020 National Guard Marathon Team Time Trials held in Omaha (U.S. Army News)
The 2020 National Guard Marathon Team race was successfully run during Omaha Marathon on September 20, instead of its usual race during the May Lincoln Marathon which was cancelled.
 
News From: Sunday, September 20, 2020
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   The Omaha Marathon has its 45th event at TD Ameritrade Park (Fox 42)
The 2020 Omaha Marathon, set on September 20, successfully went on as scheduled.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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   What runners and spectators can expect during the Omaha marathon (WOWT 6 News)
The 2020 Omaha Marathon, set on September 20, remains scheduled to be run with heath safety measures in place.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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   The National Guard will compete in Omaha Marathon (WOWT 6 News)
The National Guard will now hold its race at the Omaha Marathon on September 20, after Lincoln Marathon was cancelled in May.
 
News From: Thursday, August 13, 2020
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   Douglas County Omaha Marathon To Proceed In Defiance Of Pandemic (KIOS-FM)
The 2020 Omaha Marathon, set on September 20, remains scheduled to be held, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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   Omaha Marathon will go on with added precautions (WOWT 6 News)
The 2020 Omaha Marathon remains scheduled to be held on September 20, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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   Organizers say Omaha Marathon will be held as planned (Live Well Nebraska)
The 2020 Omaha Marathon, set on September 20, remains scheduled to be held, with safety measures in place.
 
News From: Sunday, September 15, 2019
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   2019 Omaha Marathon fills downtown Omaha streets (WOWT NBC Omaha)
More than 1,500 runners participated in the 2019 Omaha Marathon on Sunday, September 15.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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   Omaha Marathon expects 2,000 runners on course that finishes inside TD Ameritrade Park (Live Well Nebraska)
The 2018 Omaha Marathon is set this coming Sunday, September 16.
 
News From: Sunday, September 17, 2017
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   For Kansan, Omaha Marathon win serves as warm-up for next month's event in Chicago (Live Well Nebraska)
Kory Cool won the 2017 Omaha Marathon in 2:33.49 while Vanessa Whattam won the women's race in 3:13.49.
 
News From: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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   Omaha Marathon's course change approved as Boston Marathon qualifier (Live Well Nebraska)
The adjusted course of last month's Omaha Marathon due to a shooting was certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
 
News From: Monday, September 19, 2016
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   Creighton med student wins Omaha Marathon; 'It was tough, but it was a nice course' (Live Well Nebraska)
Jake Traxler won the men's race at 2:44:29 while Shannon Mauser-Suing won the women's race at 3:01:23.
 
News From: Sunday, September 18, 2016
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   Man is shot during confrontation with police, leading to late start for Omaha Marathon (Kearney Hub)
The start of the Omaha Marathon was delayed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. as police responded to the shooting scene and the course was altered slightly.
 
News From: Friday, September 18, 2015
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   3,000 runners expected at Omaha Marathon (NebraskaRadioNetwork.com)
Upwards of 3,000 runners will take their mark on Sunday morning for the 40th annual Omaha Marathon. This years course is flat and fast that features scenic views of downtown Omaha, the Missouri River and Carter Lake, Iowa.
 
News From: Monday, September 22, 2014
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   Omaha Marathon Attracts Thousands (KETV)
The thirty-ninth annual Omaha Marathon kicked off on Sunday
 
News From: Tuesday, June 3, 2014
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   Runners Complain so Owners Make 5 Changes to Omaha Marathon (Live Well Nebraska)
A new finish line, technical shirt, medal, signage, and schedule of events are an attempt by the owners of the Omaha Marathon to address concerns that runners cited from the 2013 event that would make it a better race.
 
News From: Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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   Omaha Marathon Registration Open, Team Jack Named as Official Charity (Omaha.com)
The two-day Omaha Marathon, which takes place on September 20 and 21, has announced Team Jack Foundation as the official charity of the race
 
News From: Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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   Runners Criticize Omaha Marathon After Race; Event Organizers say Concerns Fixable (Omaha.com)
The new organizers of the Omaha Marathon drew criticism about turn around points, a lack of water, non-specific bib numbers, a lack of restroom facilities, and t-shirts that varied in material based on gender.
 
News From: Monday, September 23, 2013
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   More Than 4,000 Run Through Streets of Omaha (NorthJersey.com)
Derek Fey won the Omaha Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 53 seconds and then retired from the sport.
 
   Omahan Ends Marathon Career With Winning Sunday's Race (Omaha.com)
Derek Fey ended his marathon career by winning the Omaha Marathon with a time of 2 hours 35 minutes and 53 seconds on the redesigned flatter course.
 
News From: Sunday, September 22, 2013
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   Omaha Marathon Recovery: Keep Moving After The Finish Line (Omaha.com)
Finishing a marathon will leave most runners sore and a bit tight from the race. A few key areas of recovery will lessen the overall ill effects of pounding 26.2 miles.
 
News From: Saturday, September 21, 2013
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   Omaha Marathon Begins New Era With Two Days of Race Events (Omaha World)
More than forty-two hundred runners will traverse the city streets of Omaha for the two day event. Race organizers hope to attract twenty-thousand by 2016.
 
News From: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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   Omaha Marathon will take Runners Through TD Ameritrade Park (Omaha World)
Runners in this weekend's Omaha Marathon will be running the bases of TD Ameritrade Park. Race organizers are working closely with the area convention authority to give runners a unique experience.
 
News From: Sunday, September 23, 2012
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   4,200 Run In Omaha Marathon (World-Herald)
Steve Chu, of Alaska, won the Omaha Marathon with a time of 2 hours 37 minutes and 27 seconds on new flat course.
 
News From: Saturday, September 22, 2012
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   A Change Of Pace: Less Hills For Omaha Marathon (World Herald)
The huge hill in the Omaha Marathon is no longer an issue for runners at this year's race as course officials moved the route of the marathon to make it a little less heartbreaking.
 
News From: Monday, September 26, 2011
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   Huffman Wins Omaha Marathon (Live Well Nebraska)
Curtis Huffman won the Omaha Marathon in 2 hours 36 minutes and 54 seconds.
 
News From: Saturday, August 20, 2011
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   Omaha Marathon Will Still Go On In Spite Of River (World Herald News)
The Missouri River has run the Omaha Marathon out of it's traditional finish line at Lewis and Clark Landing. Organizers have stated that the races will go on.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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   Madut Takes Second At Omaha Marathon (The Daily Republic)
Thomas Madut nearly won his second marathon in three weeks. R.J. Sak passed him in the final mile to win by three seconds.
 
News From: Monday, September 27, 2010
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   Omaha Men's Marathon Comes Down To Final Yards (Omaha World Herald)
R.J. Sak came from behind to win the Omaha Marathon in the final meters of the 26.2 mile race. Sak won the race with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and 26 seconds only 3 seconds ahead of the runner up.
 
News From: Sunday, September 26, 2010
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   Omaha Marathon A Good Fit For Runners Stepping It Up (WOWT.com)
The Omaha Marathon hosted it's 35th annual race over the weekend. For many it is simply a way to start off a new life toward a healthier lifestyle.
 
News From: Tuesday, September 21, 2010
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   Omaha Marathon Organizer Hopes For Bald Look (Omaha World Herald)
The thirty-fifth anniversary of the Omaha Marathon may see a new look from race director Susie Smisek if they raise the ten-thousand dollars they pledged for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Susie and Julie Peterson will lose their hair at 7 am if their goal is reached.
 
News From: Monday, September 28, 2009
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   Omahans Own Marathon (Omaha World Herld)
Mike Vance won the Omaha Marathon with a late surge past race leaders. Vance took top honors with a time of 2 hours 41 minutes and 23 seconds. Lauren Kilima won the women's title in 3 hours 4 minutes and 19 seconds.
 
News From: Saturday, September 26, 2009
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   Morning Jog? How Does 20 Miles Sound? (Omaha World Herald)
Chuck Engle of Dublin Ohio will return to the race where his moniker, Marathonjunkie, was first coined. Engle was given the nickname at the Omaha Marathon in 2003 after winning the race with a time of 2 hours 34 minutes and 56 seconds.
 
News From: Monday, September 29, 2008
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   2500 Participate in the Omaha Marathon (WOWT - Omaha)
Todd Prauner began training one year from the start of the Omaha Marathon by running one mile. He was the male winner in a time of 2 hour, 46 minutes and 3 seconds. Julie Koethe was the first female to finish the marathon in a time of 3 hours 6 minutes and 11 seconds.
 
News From: Monday, September 24, 2007
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   Omaha Marathon: New Faces At The Finish (World-Herald)
Tony Clark posted his first marathon victory, capturing the men's division in 2 hours, 47 minutes, 28 seconds.
 
News From: Sunday, September 23, 2007
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   Omaha Marathon Times On The Rise (World-Herald)
The average Omaha Marathon men's winner over the past five years was nearly 20 minutes slower than champions of the 1980s. Last year's winner, Todd Nott, ran 2:51:31, 35 minutes behind the event record and slower than six former women champions. Meanwhile, only one woman has broken three hours since 1995.
 
  Post-Race Review/ Results
   Hearty Souls (And Soles) Compete In Omaha Marathon (WOWT)
Tony Clark of Wichita was the men’s winner in a time of 2:47:28. The women’s winner was Tonya Janzen in a winning time of 3:22:40.
 
  Human Interest Story
   Man With One Leg Completes 100th Marathon At Omaha (KETV)
Leonard Vavra ran 97 marathons before he lost his leg to knee surgery complications. His friends and family put together the Crazy Leonard Relay, taking turns pushing his wheelchair through the marathon course in Omaha.
 
News From: Saturday, September 22, 2007
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   Omaha Marathon: Runners Excited By New Route (World-Herald)
Judging by the number of entrants in Sunday's Omaha Marathon, this year's revised course appears to be a runaway success.
 
News From: Sunday, September 24, 2006
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   Expected Winner, Unexpected Winner, Take Omaha Marathon Titles (KETV 7)
Winners' comments on their marathon goals.
 
News From: Sunday, September 25, 2005
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   Omahan Gerard Wins Omaha Marathon Title (The Omaha Channel)
Matt Gerard led from start to finish to win the Omaha Marathon in 2:42:56. Maureen Larsen of Gretna won the women's title in 3:15:08.
 
News From: Monday, September 27, 2004
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   Omaha Marathon results (Associated Press (Omaha Channel))
Omaha Marathon results
 
News From: Monday, August 26, 2002
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   Georgian breaks course record in Omaha Marathon (Omaha World-Herald)
Wendy Hall set the women's full marathon record in Sunday's Omaha Marathon. Greg Bomhoff won the men's title.
 
News From: Monday, August 27, 2001
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   Omaha Marathon: Marathon Runners Are G-r-r-r-reat (Omaha World-Herald)
Race Director Susie Smisek reported that three competitors who began the Omaha Marathon one hour earlier than the main group told race officials that they saw an escaped tiger cub as they entered the Henry Doorly Zoo portion of the run. The Marathon was then re-routed at the last minute to avoid the zoo.
 
News From: Thursday, August 23, 2001
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   Omaha Marathon Races: Omahan Hasn't Let Cancer Stop Her (Omaha World-Herald)
Pam Roggentine-Pettis didn't let cancer stop her at last year's Omaha Half Marathon.
 

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