METRO GROUP Marathon Düsseldorf, Germany
Sun 29 April 2012

By Julia Ehrich
“Let’s just start something” was the simple sentiment behind the roll-out of the marathon in Düsseldorf 10 years ago. It began as something small but has grown steadily since.

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Ottawa Marathon, Canada
Sun 27 May 2012

By Susan Marsh
You’ve run along the rushing Ottawa River, skirted vast wilderness in Quebec, weaved through vital urban neighbourhoods thronged with cheering supporters, and passed by Canada’s old stone parliament buildings. Now you’re back running along the historic Rideau Canal, staring down the final stretch of the race, digging deep.

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Steinmetz Gaborone Marathon, Botswana
Sun 22 April 2012

By Emma Muller
A cool drizzle covered the faces of runners huddled together at the start line in the early morning darkness. A few hundred spectators had made their way to the capital’s Phakalane suburb by car, minibus, taxi or on foot before daybreak. They followed the signs in pitch dark to the Golf Estate, which had been transformed by the race organizers into a marathon and entertainment site for over 3,000 runners taking part in the 42km, 10km race or 4km fun run/walk.

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