Organizers also said that Russians and Belarusians who live elsewhere will still be able to run, just not under their countries' flags. The marathon and 5k are planned for the weekend of April 16.
Runners near the finish line on Boylston Street during the 125th Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. Runners residing in Russia and Belarus are banned from this year's event.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus who live in those countries won't be allowed to participate in this year's Boston Marathon, organizers announced on Wednesday — less than two weeks before the event is set to take place.Russians and Belarusians who live elsewhere will be able to run — but not under their countries' flags. The decision applies to athletes who were accepted into either the marathon or 5k run, as part of the open registration process.
"Like so many around the world, we are horrified and outraged by what we have seen and learned from the reporting in Ukraine," said Tom Grilk, B.A.A. president & CEO."We believe that running is a global sport, and as such, we must do what we can to show our support to the people of Ukraine.
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