Marty Walsh (politician)

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Boston Marathon cancelled for the first time in 124 years
Boston Marathon 2019 women chasers
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During a news conference, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the 2020 Boston Marathon has been cancelled for the first time in the event's history.

The Boston Athletic Association has determined that the traditional one day running of the 124th Boston marathon will not be feasible this year, given the Covid-19 pandemic.

The event was already postponed from April 20 to Sept. 14.