The Boston Marathon to Take Place Virtually

The 2020 Boston Marathon will be replaced with a virtual event in the wake of the ongoing pandemic.

The @BAA, with our input and support, has determined that the traditional, one-day running of the 124th @BostonMarathon is not feasible this year, for public health reasons.

— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) May 28, 2020

So instead, we’ll be joining and supporting the @BAA in an alternative approach to the Marathon that allows runners to participate remotely, and allows all of us to celebrate the meaning this race has for our spirit, for our charities, and for our local economy.

— Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) May 28, 2020

Runners in the virtual event will submit proof of running 26.2 miles within a six-hour window to be awarded a participant medal.

“This is a challenge, but meeting tough challenges is what the Boston Marathon is all about. It’s a symbol of our city and Commonwealth’s resilience.”