Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon
The Boston Athletic Association announced on May 28 that the 2020 Boston Marathon was canceled — a first in its 124-year history. Registered participants have been offered a full refund and the option to participate in a virtual alternative; to run the 26.2 mile distance in their own neighborhoods within a 6-hour time frame between September 7 and 14, and to participate virtual panel discussions and champions interviews.
Some runners were grateful to the Boston Athletic Association for being diligent about social distancing restrictions with their early announcement of the race’s cancellation. Others were frustrated that a virtual event was not a “true” alternative and confused about what the announcement meant for charity runners. We asked runners for their reactions and plans for September. Scroll ahead to hear from eight runners on what a canceled marathon means for their training and fundraising.
