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NYC Marathon Canceled As Organizers Fear Coronavirus Spread
The event, the world's largest marathon, would have brought together 50,000 runners and a million spectators.
NEW YORK CITY – The TCS New York City Marathon set to wind through the streets of the five boroughs in November was canceled Wednesday in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
City officials and organizers from the New York Road Runners decided that the event, the world's largest marathon which would hava gathered 50,000 runners and a million spectators, was too risky.
The race would have marked its 50th anniversary this year. It was scheduled to be held on Nov. 1.
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The 2020 #TCSNYCMarathon, set to take place on Nov. 1, has been canceled due to coronavirus-related health and safety concerns. Registered runners will be contacted by July 15 regarding their cancellation resolution options, including a refund. Learn more: https://t.co/8TlWiekDss pic.twitter.com/mUnrcCayaz
— TCS New York City Marathon (@nycmarathon) June 24, 2020
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