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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, center, bumps elbows with state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, left, behind Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, right, following a news conference announcing the postponement of the Boston Marathon, Friday, March, 13, 2020, in Boston. The Marathon, which was due to be run on April 20, will be run on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, due to concerns about the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia. The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, center, bumps elbows with state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, left, behind Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, right, following a news conference announcing the postponement of the Boston Marathon, Friday, March, 13, 2020, in Boston. The Marathon, which was due to be run on April 20, will be run on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, due to concerns about the coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and coug…

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Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns
March 13, 2020 10:32 a.m.

Boston Marathon postponed until Sept. 14 amid virus concerns

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon on Friday was postponed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic, sacrificing the customary Patriots Day start in the hopes of preserving the uninterrupted 124-year tradition of the world's most prestigious long-distance run.