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woman dancing for indigenous peoples' day

Boston Marathon pushed to same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, sparking concerns of obscured holiday

Cici Yu October 14, 2021
The Boston Marathon was moved to the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, concerning Native advocates.
Marathon athletes pass Temple Ohabei Shalom on Beacon Street. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: 125th Boston Marathon

Daily Free Press Staff October 13, 2021
Nearly 20,000 athletes ran the 125th Boston Marathon in person Monday after a 910-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Boston Marathon runners

Boston erupts in celebration of 125th Boston Marathon after pandemic postponement

Taylor Brokesh October 12, 2021
The 125th Boston Marathon commenced in-person Monday for the first time in 910 days.
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EDITORIAL: The Boston Marathon continues to unite the city, overcome challenges

Editors March 4, 2021
The marathon demonstrates how Boston traditions continue to persevere and connect us during a time of severe isolation. Perhaps it can also inspire us to fight against the COVID-19 fatigue and keep us Boston Strong through the last stretch of the pandemic.
The 125th Boston Marathon has been postponed until the fall of 2021 due to COVID-19. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Runners stay hopeful after another Boston Marathon postponement

Madison Mercado November 1, 2020
The 125th Boston Marathon is postponed until fall of 2021 at the earliest, after 2020’s in-person race was also postponed then canceled for the first time in its history.
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