2020 Portland Marathon canceled as COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Oregon

By CNN

Published July 28, 2020 11:58 AM

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — The Portland Marathon will not be held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a statement on the Portland Marathon website, officials say the decision to cancel the race and related events was due to continued COVID-19 spikes and tightening restrictions.

The race was scheduled to take place on October 4.

All registered participants will receive an email about their options.

Officials say the Portland Marathon will happen next year on Sunday, October 3.

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