Boston Marathon Officials Eye Fall As 2021 Marathon Postponed

BOSTON — The 2021 Boston Marathon has been postponed until at least the fall due to the ongoing pandemic, the Boston Athletic Association announced.

A new date has not been determined, but the BAA plans on seeing if a fall date is "feasible."

"With fewer than six months until Patriots' Day and with road races prohibited until Phase 4 of the Massachusetts reopening plan, we are unable to host the Boston Marathon this coming April," BAA CEO Tom Grilk said in a statement. "By shifting our focus to a fall date, we can continue to work with stakeholders to adjust the in-person experience for runners and supporters alike. Prioritizing the safety of participants, volunteers, spectators, and community members, we continue to assess all elements of the race including a potential reduced field size or weekend date."

The Marathon is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, which is the third Monday in April.

Last year's Boston Marathon was postponed to September before being canceled, replaced with a virtual Marathon. It was the first time the Marathon was canceled in the race's 124-year-old history.