China News Service, March 14th, Beijing time. On March 14th, the London Marathon issued an announcement on the official website, announcing that the 2020 London Marathon originally scheduled to be held on April 26 will be postponed to October 4, which is also the London Marathon. It was postponed for the first time since its birth in 1981.
The London Marathon was started in 1981. It is the same as the Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Berlin Marathon, New York Marathon, and Chicago Marathon. It is the six Grand Slam events, and it runs as scheduled in late April each year.
The organizing committee stated, "At present, we are all responding to the global pandemic of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and public health safety is the top priority for everyone. Every runner who has qualified for the competition can participate in the race postponed to October. If that happens, Opt out, or refund as required. "
Data Map: The 39th London Marathon. The picture shows the players passing the iconic London Eye during the competition. Photo by Zhang Ping, China News Agency
As the Boston Marathon and the London Marathon are rescheduled, the five majors of the Boston Marathon, Berlin Marathon, London Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and New York Marathon are gathered from September to November this year, and they will start running within one and a half months.
Among them, the Boston Marathon and Berlin Marathon will be held on September 14 and September 27, the London Marathon and Chicago Marathon will be held on October 4 and October 11, respectively, and the New York Marathon will be held on November 1. (Finish)