NEW: Boston Marathon Postponed Until September

NEW: Boston Marathon Postponed Until September

The Boston Marathon has been postponed due to the threat of the spread of coronavirus, announced Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on Friday morning.

The race will now happen on Monday, September 14.

“The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has been meeting regularly with the city and state officials to discuss all updates related to the coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency on March 10, 2020.  In consideration of this and guided by Boston Mayor Martin Walsh along with state and municipal government leaders at all levels to undertake all possible measures to safeguard the health of the public, the B.A.A. understands the city’s decision that the Boston Marathon cannot be held on April 20, 2020. We offer our full support to take all reasonable efforts to postpone the 124h Boston Marathon to Monday, September 14, 2020," said the Boston Athletic Association in a statement. 

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The marathon was previously set to be held on April 20. 

The race has never been canceled or rescheduled in its 124-year history.

Latest Cancelation

The postponement of the Boston Marathon is the latest in a string of sports cancelations and suspensions due to the coronavirus.

Things started on Wednesday night when the NBA suspended the remainder of their season after a player tested positive for the virus.

On Thursday, the NHL, MLB, MLS all suspended their seasons, while the NCAA canceled the NCAA Tournament and all spring championships.