Posted on August 30, 2021

BAA Issues Apology for Holding Postponed Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Shauna Golden, WHDH, August 27, 2021

The Boston Athletic Association on Friday issued an apology for its decision to hold the postponed Boston Marathon on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

{snip} The race falls on October 11, 2021, which is recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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The association says it plans to highlight Indigenous runners and donate to Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations.