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The Women's Olympic Marathon Trials first occurred in Olympia, Washington in 1984. Dressed in matching shirts, the women who ran in this historic marathon reunited to celebrate their mark on history. Organized by the Olympic Trials Legacy Committee, the celebration and reunion officially started on May 17, 2024, with a welcome reception and banquet for the Olympic marathon runners.

Rick Recker, a Grandma's Marathon Hall of Fame honoree, died of liver cancer in February.

Carrie Tollefson is among the top women as the marathon returns from its pandemic hiatus. A Minnesotan hasn't won the race in decades, but that could change Sunday.