AFP
Ehe New York marathon, the busiest on the international sports calendar and scheduled for November 1, has been canceled due to “health concerns related to the coronavirus,” its organizers announced on Wednesday. This Wednesday it was also known that the Berlin marathon, another of the emblematic ones and which was dated for September 27, will not be held definitively for the same reason.
This year’s New York edition was its 50th. The first was held in 1970 and has grown to become the largest marathon in the world with 53,640 participants in 2019. Finally, fulfill their golden anniversary on November 7, 2021.
“The organizers of the event, in association with the New York City Council, have made the decision to cancel the world’s largest marathon due to coronavirus-related concerns for the health and safety of runners, spectators, volunteers, workers, and the partners and communities that support this event “, it was reported in a statement.
“Although the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud the organizers for putting the health and safety of both spectators and runners first“says Mayor Bill de Blasio in the statement made public by the organization.” We hope to host the 50th marathon race in November 2021, “he adds.
“Canceling this year’s New York City Marathon is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved, but it was clearly the course we should take from a health and safety perspective,” he said. Michael Capiraso, President and CEO of New York Road Runners. “Marathon Day and the many related events and activities during race week are part of the heart and soul of New York City and the global running community, and we look forward to meeting again next year,” he added.
Organizers They will contact the registered runners directly before July 15 with more information on the details of the cancellation resolution., including the option to receive a full refund of your registration fee or a guaranteed courtesy registration in 2021, 2022 2023. Runners who have been registered through a charity organization or tour operator should contact that organization as of July 1 to find out what options they have.
The organizers of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON have also issued a statement explaining the cancellation.
“As much as we have tried, it is currently not possible to organize the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON with its usual berlin charm. Fun, joy, health and success are attributes that characterize the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, but we cannot guarantee all this at the moment. Your health, as well as that of all of us, is our first priority. Therefore, taking into account the Containment Measures Ordinance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its last update on June 17, 2020, the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2020 cannot take place on September 26-27, 2020. In addition, nor will it be possible -after an extensive examination and several discussions, also with the authorities- to hold the event at a later date this year.“, aaden.
Jrgen Lock, head of SCC Events, the organizers, pointed out that “given the weather conditions and the shorter days, it would be very difficult to organize the Berlin Marathon and its events this year.”
“And then there is also the uncertainty about which rules will apply later. We also couldn’t answer the question of when would athletes be able to resume international travel again,” Lock added.
El maratn berlins It is one of the most important in the world and since 2003 the seven men’s world records were achieved in the German capital, including the current one, that of the Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, which he achieved in 2018 with a time of 2:01:39.
The Berlin Marathon fHe is part of the group of six events gathered in the ‘Abbott World Marathon Majors’ (AWMM), the group of the six main of the world founded in 2006 that also includes those of Tokyo, Boston, London, Chicago and New York.
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