New York City Marathon cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
The New York City Marathon, one of the most prestigious events on the global running calendar, has been cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, race organisers said on Wednesday.
The New York Road Runners (NYRR), in partnership with the mayor’s office, said the decision to cancel the marathon was made due to Covid-19-related health and safety concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and staff.
The race was scheduled to take place on November 1.
“Cancelling this year’s TCS New York City Marathon is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved, but it was clearly the course we needed to follow from a health and safety perspective,” said NYRR CEO Michael Capiraso.
The 42km race, which traverses all five boroughs of the city, usually attracts more than 50,000 runners and more than one million spectators.
Former New York City Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi said the race held a special place in his heart and he was sad to hear that this year’s edition had been cancelled.
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