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When Prestige Meets Participation: How the World Marathon Majors Blurred the Lines Between Elite Sport and Civic Event
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The World Marathon Majors have blurred the lines between elite competition and mass participation. This deep dive explores marathon elitism, the Abbott Six Star system, Boston qualifying, charity bibs, and how prestige marketing reshaped marathon culture.