They are among the largest marathon events in the world: the races in Berlin and New York. Both have now been canceled.
For the first time since 1974 there will be none this year
Berlin marathon give. The organizers canceled the traditional event, which should take place on September 26 and 27, on Wednesday due to the effects of the corona pandemic. “As hard as we try, it is currently not possible that
BMW To organize the Berlin Marathon with its usual Berlin charm “, it says on the homepage of the event. At the same time, all participants were informed about the cancellation.
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“Furthermore, it is also not possible – after extensive examination and various discussions, including with the authorities – to hold the event later this year,” wrote the organizers.
The Corona regulation in
Berlin and at the same time the uncertainty as to which conditions will still apply at a later point in time and whether participants will then also be able to travel internationally were the main reasons for the decision. The participants of the largest German running event can now choose: Either the personalized starting right will be transferred to the coming year (25 and 26 September 2021) – or the participation fee will be refunded.
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Before the final cancellation, the organizing SCC Berlin had also checked whether the race should be carried out purely as a profile event. “That would not reflect the character of the event,” explained SCC Managing Director Jürgen Lock.
In view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 50th edition of the legendary New York Marathon will not take place either. The major event planned for November 1st – the largest with tens of thousands of participants, according to the company
Marathon the world – has been canceled for this year, announced the organizers on Wednesday.
“The cancellation of this year’s New York City Marathon is incredibly disappointing for everyone involved, but it was clearly the course we had to take from a health and safety perspective,” said Michael Capiraso, President of the organizer “New York Road Runners”.
Mayor Bill de Blasio welcomed the decision. It shows that the health of runners and spectators comes first: “We are looking forward to the 50th run of the marathon in November 2021.” Since 1970, hundreds of thousands of people have run the New York Marathon through the US east coast metropolis. Last year more than 53,000 participants reached the finish line after 42.195 kilometers.
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The Corona crisis hit New York with its eight million inhabitants particularly hard. In recent months, the city has been one of the epicentres of the pandemic, but has been able to significantly reduce the number of new infections and deaths and is valid in the
USA meanwhile as a success story in fighting the virus.
The organizers were concerned, however, that participants from other countries and states in the USA could raise the infection rate again. The organizer said that registered runners would now be notified by July 15, when the entry fees could also be reimbursed. (dpa)
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