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Boston Marathon Moved to September Over Coronavirus Concerns

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Organizers of the Boston Marathon, the planet's most celebrated footrace, are postponing the event until Sept. 14 because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday.

The Boston Athletic Association, which oversees the marathon, had held off deciding the fate of the April 20 race, even as other high-profile sporting events were canceled or postponed around the globe.

But pressure had mounted in recent weeks from officials in Boston and the seven cities and towns along the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) course.

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