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Boston Marathon Canceled

Boston Marathon Canceled
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Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:24 PM EDT

The Boston Marathon was canceled by the Boston Athletic Association, which in a tweet said a virtual event will be staged in September.

All participants who signed up for the April 20 race will be offered a refund and can participate in a virtual event Sept. 7–14. Participants in the virtual race will run the marathon distance 26.2 miles and upload data to a fitness app.

Mayor Marty Walsh, in a tweet, said the organizers “with our input and support” determined a one-day race isn’t feasible.

“This kind of event would not be responsible or realistic on September 14 or any time this year,” he said.

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The Boston Marathon, which was postponed from its tradional April date until Sept. 14 because of coronavirus pandemic was canceled Thursday.
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2020-24-28
Thursday, 28 May 2020 03:24 PM
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