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Boston Marathon 'not feasible this year' because of coronavirus concern Mayor Walsh announces
Source: WCVB-TV
Boston Marathon 'not feasible this year' because of coronavirus concern Mayor Walsh announces
BAA plans 'virtual' race instead
BOSTON — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 Boston Marathon, saying the race is "not feasible this year" because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 124th edition of the annual race was originally scheduled for April 20 and in March was rescheduled for Sept. 14. Throughout this month, as the city and state advanced reopening plans, the rescheduled date again came into question.
Walsh said Thursday that officials agreed it was not possible for the city and other communities along the route to host the race safely.
“The traditional one-day running of the 124th Boston Marathon is not feasible this year for public health reasons. There is no way to hold this unusual race format without bringing large numbers of people into close proximity. While our goal and hope was to make progress and contain the virus and recover our economy, this kind of event would not be responsible or realistic on Sept. 14 or anytime this year,” Walsh said.
The mayor estimated the marathon would normally bring an influx of $200 million to the economy.
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BAA plans 'virtual' race instead
BOSTON — Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Thursday the cancellation of the 2020 Boston Marathon, saying the race is "not feasible this year" because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 124th edition of the annual race was originally scheduled for April 20 and in March was rescheduled for Sept. 14. Throughout this month, as the city and state advanced reopening plans, the rescheduled date again came into question.
Walsh said Thursday that officials agreed it was not possible for the city and other communities along the route to host the race safely.
“The traditional one-day running of the 124th Boston Marathon is not feasible this year for public health reasons. There is no way to hold this unusual race format without bringing large numbers of people into close proximity. While our goal and hope was to make progress and contain the virus and recover our economy, this kind of event would not be responsible or realistic on Sept. 14 or anytime this year,” Walsh said.
The mayor estimated the marathon would normally bring an influx of $200 million to the economy.
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Read more: https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-coronavirus-response-update-mayor-walsh-may-28-2020/32699908#
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