This is a continually updated and running list of marathons canceled or postponed due to coronavirus. Check back frequently for further updates and information from race directors as to how the registrations are being handled.
I have a post here that I have been updating with cancellations and postponements (and will continue to since it is always being searched for) but it was getting a bit crowded over there. So, here is a table of the big/popular marathons that have been canceled or postponed so far. Very few have been canceled in early-mid May as organizers wait for guidance from their governments and health directors as to the viability of still putting the race on.
At this point, those marathons are at least 8 weeks off so it is likely they could still run but most runners are not deep into a program just yet. If your marathon is not on the list, let me know in the comments and bookmark this post for future updates!
| Marathon | Original Date | New Date |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Marathon | March 15 | October 25 |
| NYC Half Marathon | March 15 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Jerusalem Marathon | March 20 | November 6 |
| Washington DC Marathon | March 28 | TBD |
| St. Louis Marathon | March 29 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Knoxville Marathon | March 29 | TBD |
| Rome Marathon | March 29 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Bratislava Marathon | April 5 | September 6 |
| San Francisco Marathon | April 5 | TBD |
| Rotterdam Marathon | April 5 | TBD |
| Manchester Marathon | April 5 | TBD |
| Paris Marathon | April 5 | October 18 |
| Milan Marathon | April 5 | TBD |
| Santiago Marathon | April 19 | September 6 |
| Vienna City Marathon | April 19 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Boston Marathon | April 20 | September 14 |
| Illinois Marathon | April 25 | TBD |
| Zurich Marathon | April 26 | TBD |
| London Marathon | April 26 | October 4 |
| Madrid Marathon | April 26 | November 15 |
| Belgrade Marathon | April 26 | October 18 |
| Eugene Marathon | April 26 | TBD |
| Toledo Marathon | April 26 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Oklahoma City Marathon | April 26 | October 4 |
| Big Sur Marathon | April 26 | TBD |
| Orange County Marathon | May 3 | Canceled (may be held in the fall - TBD) |
| Pittsburgh Marathon | May 3 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Cincinnati Marathon | May 3 | October 11 |
| Toronto Marathon | May 3 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Prague Marathon | May 3 | Postponed - TBA |
| Vancouver Marathon | May 3 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Fargo Marathon | May 9 | August 29 |
| Helsinki Marathon | May 16 | TBD |
| Great Wall of China Marathon | May 16 | Canceled for 2020 |
| Grandma's Marathon | June 20 | Canceled for 2020 |
What Should You Do if Your Marathon is Canceled or Postponed?
Also, I will be working on putting together the various terms as to what marathons are offering registered runners. Some are automatically carrying the registration over to the postponed date or next year while some are only giving discounts to next year’s race. I understand this is difficult for marathon organizers, especially the smaller ones. It may take a little while before they are able to decide what they can do for registered runners.
I have a whole other post on what you should do if your marathon is canceled or postponed – here. But, keep in mind that at this point, airlines are not giving much flexibility for dates off in May if you purchased before March. So, just keep checking this post for that information as well as I will be doing posts on that and linking them here.
No matter what, KEEP RUNNING!
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Thanks for the list Charlie.
One more the list….The Orange County Marathon in California is still scheduled for May 3, 2020.
Thanks for updating us at every point in time for the cancellation or postponed marathon… Hannover marathon organizer are still assuming with the date 26th of April that the marathon will take place.
Update – The Orange County Marathon in California has now been cancelled.
Thanks Charlie. Pittsburgh just cancelled today.
Hi Charlie, I am training for the Dallas Memorial Day Half Marathon (May 25). It’s not a big event, but I wonder if it’s still on. I haven’t been able to contact anybody to find our. Would you know?
I haven’t heard but will keep an eye on it.
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This site is meant to discuss marathons, but a lot of half marathons and 10-K races and other organized runs, competitive or recreational have been cancelled too.
Here in NY there has been a tradition with certain races. There is the NYC Women’s Mini Marathon (10-K) which is going to be cancelled for the first time in its history. When it first began, reportedly only some 72 women showed up to participate. It then progressively became a popular all-women’s run and throughout the past few decades thousands of women show up to participate. When the Corona virus issue arose sometime in February 2020 it seemed that maybe the organizers of the NY Women’s Mini Marathon would do what the organizers of the Tokyo Marathon (2020) did and only allow elite runners to participate. It would have been an odd irony. Then there might have been fewer runners than there were when the Women’s Mini Marathon was first held sometime in the early 1970s.
MY best guess is that the famed NYC Marathon will be cancelled for the second time in its history. The first time was when Hurricane Sandy hit NYC. The only other option is that the race will only have competitive elite athletes . Probably the same for the 2020 Boston Marathon ( which was postponed until September or October of 2020) . It is NOT likely that marathons and other foot races will return to “normal” anytime soon in which thousands of runners run a certain marathon course. Probably only elites will be allowed to participate if any race is held at all.
It is interesting with the Olympics: Reportedly they will be cancelled until next year 2021. However then what? Regarding the “timing” I wonder if the following Olympic games ( if they are held at all) will be held in 2025 so as to keep up the “four-year ” gap between games, or if the next games will be held in 2024 so as to keep the original “rhythm” of having the games occur on years that end with an even number ( or usually). Anyone care to guess?