Newport Marathon Scuttled, April 13

It’s a certified qualifier for the Boston Marathon, but not this year. The Newport Booster Club has announced the cancellation of this year’s Newport Marathon on the Central Oregon Coast. The annual event, scheduled for May 30th, brings in runners from throughout the U.S. as well as Canada and abroad. Organizers say the COVID-19 virus is the reason for the cancellation. Those who registered early to run will have their entry fees rolled over to the 2021 race.