What a blow for international runners! Already deprived of the New York marathon in 2020, canceled due to the epidemic situation in the United States, this time they are prevented from participating in the 2021 edition, which is set for Sunday, November 7.
The problem is that according to the information provided by the White House on Friday October 15, the lifting of the restrictions in place since March 2020 on international travel will only take place on November 8, ie … the day after the legendary New York race.
International runners affected by the U.S. travel restrictions, read about our deferral options for your race entry: https://t.co/BIOfP4ih1E
— TCS New York City Marathon (@nycmarathon) October 15, 2021
There does not seem to be any possible negotiations, as we were able to have in France for example, when the health restrictions were lifted for sporting events taking place a few days before the date set by the government.
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On October 15, the organization of the New York Marathon issued a statement inviting foreign travelers registered for the 2021 edition to inquire about the conditions for postponing their participation, confirming that the race will have to be done without them.
Before the coronavirus crisis, the New York Marathon regularly hosted some 50,000 participants each year. It is therefore a new disappointment for many marathon runners who prepare themselves hard for several weeks or even months or years.
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