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88-year-old runner completes his 12th consecutive Athens Marathon
Ploutarchos Pourliakas, 88, was the oldest finisher of the 2024 Athens Marathon in 6:31, 20 minutes faster than his 2023 run.
Athens Marathon (Greece) (Canadian Running: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

London Marathon Events wins Highland run with acquisition of Loch Ness Marathon
Organisers of the Loch Ness Marathon, among others, were acquired by the London Marathon Events.
London Marathon (Access All Areas: 11/12/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Monumental Marathon has largest field in 17-year history
The 2024 Monumental Marathon on Saturday, November 9, recorded the highest number of participants at 16,000 for all distances.
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon (Inside Indiana Business: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Queenstown Marathon Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Record Participation
The 2024 Queensland Marathon will be held this Saturday, November 16, with a record-breaking 3,000+ runners.
Queenstown Marathon (SportzHub: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Laredo gears up for 2nd annual marathon, now a Boston qualifier
The 2024 Laredo Marathon, now a Boston Marathon qualifier, will be held this Sunday, November 17.
Laredo Marathon (KGNS News: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Rotterdam blocks plans for an increase in participants in the city marathon
The application of Rotterdam Marathon to increase its number of runners to 30,000 from 17,000 for 2025 has been rejected by the city.
Rotterdam Marathon (NL Times: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Madison Marathon brings over 7,000 runners together, supports charities
The 2024 Madison Marathon was successfully held on Sunday, November 10, with significant impact on the local economy and the local charities.
Madison Marathon (Mad City Marathon) (The Badger Herald: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Soweto Marathon: R250k marathon winner speaks!
Onalenna Khonkhobe won the 2024 Soweto Marathon in 2:18:36 while Neheng Khatala won the women's race in 2:43:07.
Soweto Marathon (Daily Sun: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/12/24

Kenyans take action against gender-based violence
Athletics Kenya launched a movement to fight back against gender-based violence, starting with a new hotline.
Odds And Ends (Canadian Running: 11/8/24)
posted: 11/11/24

Volunteer's mistake costs Kenyan runner nearly Ksh4m at Hangzhou Marathon
Results of the 2024 Hangzhou Marathon on November 3 was suspended after a volunteer directed the top men's finishers in the wrong direction.
Hangzhou International Marathon (Pulse Sports: 11/10/24)
posted: 11/11/24

Eliud Kipchoge to drop down in distance
Eliud Kipchoge is set to run a 10K in Thailand, his first non-marathon since 2019.
Odds And Ends (Canadian Running: 11/8/24)
posted: 11/11/24

Charalampos Pitsolis triumphs in 41st Athens Marathon
Charalampos Pitsolis won the 2024 Athens Marathon in 2:18:56.
Athens Marathon (Greece) (ekathimerini.com: 11/11/24)
posted: 11/11/24

Hundreds of runners show up but can't beat DPW engineer, first to cross Manchester City Marathon finish line
Gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Manchester City Marathon on Sunday, November 10.
Manchester City Marathon (Ink Link: 10/10/24)
posted: 11/11/24

Pitsolis and Noula triumphed in the 41st Authentic Marathon of Athens
Charalambos Pitsolis won the 2024 Athens Marathon in 2:18:56.
Athens Marathon (Greece) (Hellenic News of America: 11/10/24)
posted: 11/11/24

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