The Marathon, the distance that still puzzles and intrigues most, as well as attracting the most media and public attention. The distance that legends are based upon, from the greats who ran it Emil Zatopek to Carlos Lopes as well as Frank Shorter who surely ignited the running boom in America with his great win in the 1972 Olympic marathon. The development from Jim Peters the first sub 2Hr 20min to the now world best time of Khalid Kannouchi, 2Hr 05min 38sec.

Paul Tergat holds the WR of 2:04:55, and was the first man to break the 2:05 barrier | report |

And don't forget the women, from Joan Benoit winning the inaugural Olympic marathon [1984) to Paula Radcliffe [2:15:25 - 2003] the current world best time holder. And along the way we had the great Norwegians Waitz and Kristiansen who put the women's marathon on the map and in the mind of the public with their great performances.

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Marathon News

New Zealand's Michael Aish wins Arizona Marathon
Aish, Zekerios Win P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon ... Running Down a Dream: Seven women qualify for 2008 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

Smith and Ruthe to battle out the adidas Auckland Marathon

Osaka 2007 - Men's Marathon Report and Results
Kenya struck Gold on the first day of the Osaka World Championships with Luke Kibet convincingly winning the Men's marathon ahead of former compatriot, , now of Qatar. Victor Rothlin of Switzerland took a surprising but deserved Bronze in a tightly contested 3rd place battle which was only decided in the last 2km of the event. The event was run in particular distressing and hot conditions, totally unsuitable for marathon running. Men's Marathon Race Report

Craig Kirkwood wins Christchurch marathon

Craig Kirkwood wins Rotorua marathon
Craig Kirkwood who set out to provide a record breaking pace for Japanese runner Tsutomo Saeki, ended up winning and collecting $4000.

Japanese runner set to tear-up the Rotorua marathon

Weekend roundup - London marathon

Martin Lel and Chunxiu Zhou win London
London 2007 - Kenya's Martin Lel learnt from his mistakes of 2006 when he allowed fellow countryman Felix Limo to 'steal' a victory from him by way ofa sprint finish. On this occasion, Lel was able to right the wrongs of the year before by outsprinting debutant Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco, to win in a time of 2:07:41. Top 20 Results

Interest in 2007 Rotorua marathon builds
The icon of New Zealand marathons the annual Rotorua event and associated races has to date attracted 2370 entries. The Lion Foundation sponsored race, which takes in the scenic lap of the Lake, will be held on Saturday 28 April.

Sean Wade features in Houston marathon
Former New Zealand marathon and steeplechase representative Sean Wade was the first master in Sunday's Houston marathon.The 40 year old finished 14th overall in 2h 20m 30s, after covering the first half in 1h 9m 49s.

Aish qualifies for Osako World Championships
Michael Aish qualified for the world athletic championships in Osaka next August 2007, after finishing 13th in a time of 2:13:42 at the Fukuoka Marathon in Japan.

Boston Winner Robert ‘Mwafrika’ Cheruiyot - Life less ordinary
He was once a barber on Sh20 a day. He once counted as a bedroom the rubble strewn shop verandahs in Kapsabet town. Broke, desolate and on the verge of suicide, he somehow rebounded to become one of the world’s greatest distance runners. In an exclusive interview, Boston Marathon champion, Robert Cheruiyot, tells Fever Pitch his remarkable story.

Deena Kastor to run New York Marathon 2006

South Africa: Russians dominate Comrades Marathon

World Marathon Majors Statement on Elite Athletes Having Tested Positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs

Scotland: Mbithi takes Edinburgh Marathon 11 June
Kenyan Joseph Mutunga Mbithi won the Edinburgh Marathon, finishing in 2:15 minutes:46 - 20 seconds short of the course record.

American Dathan Ritzenhein to Debut at New York City Marathon

Haile Gebrselassie to run real,- BERLINMARATHON
Haile Gebrselassie’s next marathon will be the 33rd real,- BERLIN-MARATHON on September 24th. This announcement was made by Berlin’s Race Director Mark Milde today. The signing of Ethiopia’s superstar is among the most high-carat commitments ever in the history of the biggest German marathon race which belongs to the formation of the World Marathon Majors (WMM).

Tolossa Makes U.S. Debut Memorable with Rock 'n' Roll 42k win
SAN DIEGO - (June 4, 2006) - Ambesse Tolossa of Ethiopia made the most of his first visit to the United States as he won the ninth annual Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Sunday in San Diego. Tolossa, 27, covered the 26.2-mile course in a time of 2 hour, 10 minutes, 8 seconds. On the women's side, Kenya's Alice Chelangat captured her second RnR title, winning in 2:28:21.

USA: Nguran, Baranova Win Salt Lake City Marathon

2005 Marathon Champion Cheboiboch Seeks Repeat Victory

Marathon records tumble at ING Ottawa Marathon 2006
OTTAWA, ONTARIO – A 22-year old record was shattered in the women’s marathon today as Canadian Lioudmilla Kortchaguina crossed the finish line of the 2006 ING Ottawa Marathon with a new course - and personal - record with a time of 2:29:42. Ethiopian Moges Zebenaye (2:36:14) and Helena Loshanyang Kirprop of Kenya (2:37:43) followed.

Mizuki Noguchi to run Berlin Marathon
The Olympic Marathon Champion Mizuki Noguchi will run the real,- BERLIN MARATHON for the second time in a row. The Japanese officially announced her participation at the biggest and most spectacular German marathon, held on September 24th.

Australia: Troop Targets Marathon Championships on The Gold Coast

Vienna Marathon Winners received by President of Austria

New Zealand: Winton wins Rotorua Marathon
Scott Winton, running at a consistent pace, was a comfortable winner of the annual Rotorua Marathon today in 2h 25m 34s.

USA: Kastor Steals the Show in London with Win and Sub-2:20

2006 Flora London Marathon Notes

Kastor Gunning for London Victory

Boston Marathon April 17th 2006
Race Report source Time-to-Run
Men Results Top 100 - 2006
Women Results Top 100 - 2006

Cheruiyot, Jeptoo Win 110th Boston Marathon Titles

Americans go 3-4-5 at 110th Boston Marathon
BOSTON - In an incredible showing for American distance running, Americans Meb Keflezighi, Brian Sell and Alan Culpepper finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively, as five American men were in the top 10 on Monday at the 110th Boston Marathon. Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya won his second career Boston title with a course-record time of 2:07:14.

Kenyans take victory in Boston Marathon
Robert Cheruiyot and Rita Jeptoo of Kenya take their respective division titles in winning times of 2:07:14 and 2:23:38. The Men's winning time is a new course record. For the USA it spelled a day of success, in the Men's race, with 3 runners finishing 3rd to 6th with another Kenyan Benjamin Maiyo 2nd in 2:08:21.

Canada’s largest running event names national charity

Updated Boston Marathon announce Elite Field for 2006 event

Canada: ING Ottawa Marathoner to win a new car!
Ottawa, ON – On Sunday May 28th, one lucky ING Ottawa Marathon or Half Marathon participant could cross the finish line and get a lot more than a medal. Organizers today announced that the key to a new 2006 Hyundai Accent, courtesy of Pathway Hyundai, would be awarded to a finisher for the first time in 32 years. | more |

Loken Defends More Marathon Title

Bill Rodgers unveils 110th Boston Marathon Banners

Ramaala in last preparation for London
South Africa’s foremost Marathon runner Hendrick Ramaala will be using the Nedbank 20km Matha Series on 1 April, in Pretoria, as final preparation for his assault on the London Marathon.

Grigoryeva Wins Banco Popular Challenge at LA Marathon
At the 21st City of Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia hammered the last mile to pull away from Ethiopia's Gete Wami to the win the women's race and at the same time she held off men's winner Benson Cherono to capture the $100,000 Banco Popular Challenge for the first person across the finish line.

Boston Marathon announce Elite Field for 2006 event

Defending Champs Headline International Field at Los Angeles

LA Announces $23 000 Purse for Top U.S. and Californian Athletes

Africa's Athletic Aims posted 22 February
AIMS (The Association of International Marathons and Road Races) is to help the African continent find its next Tulu, Dinsamo, Loroupe, Thugwane and Tergat, to name a few of the world’s greatest distance runners, and to keep healthy.

USA: Defending Champions Return for 21st Los Angeles Marathon

Strong line-up announced for The Greatest Race finale in Hong Kong

Alan Culpepper to run Boston Marathon 2006

Course Record Set, Field of 10,000 at ING Miami Marathon

World Marathon series announced posted 24 January

2006 B.A.A. Boston Marathon to Implement Wave Start

Chevron Houston Marathon, Aramco Half Post Banner Year

Okayo and Kastor for London, plus pacemakers

Meb Keflezighi to race 2006 Boston Marathon