This year’s edition of the Carmel Marathon has been postponed by two months, to June 14.
The 10th annual running of the event was to have taken place on Saturday, April 4. But on a message on the marathon’s website, the organizers said they are following the recommended guidelines of how to beat the COVID-19 virus, and received approval for the new date.
“As an organization we are always committed to staging safe events and it has become clear that holding the Carmel Marathon on April 4 would be nearly impossible during a time when resources such as medical teams, volunteers, and vendors may be strained under the impact of this situation,” said race director Todd Oliver in a message on the website. “The health and safety of our community, participants, volunteers and spectators come first along with supporting our partners in their efforts.”
Registered participants are automatically entered for the marathon on its new date. There are two other options: Transferring their entry to Virtual, or defer their entry to next year’s marathon, set for April 3, 2021.
More information can be found on the marathon’s website, carmelmarathon.com
The Carmel Marathon, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed to June 14 as the event is following the guidelines enacted due to the COVID-19 breakout. Pictured here is last year’s marathon. (Richie Hall/File photo)