Since its inception in 1897, the race has never been fully canceled. Now, COVID-19 could be postponing the April 20 race. BostonMarathon Coronavirus
was run instead. The race was stopped in 2013 when two bombs were detonated at the finish line.
A full cancellation of the race would likely be a logistical hurdle for BAA officials because of how a majority of the field—about 31,500 for the April 20 race—is made up of time qualifiers. The Boston Marathon is unique because it benefits the fleet of foot to gain entry. Since 1970, the primary way for runners to enter Boston has been by running a qualifying time in another marathon. For the 2020 race, about 80 percent of the field is made up of; the BAA sets aside a few thousand bibs for runners affiliated with one of the marathon’s official charities.
For many, running a Boston qualifying time is a lifetime running achievement. That could potentially go out the window with a full cancellation of the race.
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