Boston marathon approved charities

See more information on the virtual marathon here. Registered participants of the in-person race will be given refunds for their entry fees and be offered a chance to participate virtually, Grilk said. Walsh also discussed several other initiatives at his news conference, including the city's principles for reopening offices next week and a new initiative to open Boston's streets during the coronavirus crisis.

But the marathon announcement overshadowed it all, striking one of the city's most highly anticipated events -- and biggest tourism generators -- from the calendar. Boston has had people with the coronavirus die, and more than 10 times that number have died around the state. The rate of death has tapered off in the last month, but Walsh said it was in April, when the outbreak was peaking, that he realized he would likely have to cancel the marathon.

He's been warned about the possibility of a second surge in cases coming between August and October. The postponed race would have brought together huge crowds right in the middle of that range, possibly spreading the virus once again.

Athletes can run the "virtual alternative" race, as the Boston Athletic Association put it, during the week of Sept. The organization will offer a printable finish line, panel discussions and medals for participants who can show they completed the race.

Runners who spoke to NBC10 Boston Thursday said they had a sense the decision was coming, but it still stings to hear it. There's always next year," Robert Fusco said. But the runners did say it feels good to know they've raised a lot of money for charity in the process of training.

We provide fundraising support, virtual gatherings and a great team experience! We are also accepting applications from bibbed runners to be part of Fearless Team Boston Come and join the fun while changing the lives of women around the world!

Read what some of our past Boston Marathon Charity Team members have to say about the Fearless experience:. For more information contact Barbara Gildea at barbara. Established in , the Boston Athletic Association is a nonprofit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running.

The B. More than 60, runners will participate in B. The st Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 17, For more information on the B. For the past eleven years, Camp Shriver at the University of Massachusetts Boston has welcomed more than 1, children, half with and half without intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages , from low income families in the Boston area to a free inclusive summer sports camp.