Pontefract Half Marathon postponed over coronavirus fears

Pontefract's Half Marathon has been postponed due to fears over coronavirus.
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In a statement on the event's website, organisers said they had decided to postpone the event until they could "assure the safety of every runner, marshal, volunteer and first aid worker".

The run had been scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 4, but will now be held on an undecided future date.

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All runners who have already signed up to the event will have their place transferred to the new date.

Pontefract's Half Marathon has been postponed due to fears over coronavirus. Pictured are runners at the second event in 2018.Pontefract's Half Marathon has been postponed due to fears over coronavirus. Pictured are runners at the second event in 2018.
Pontefract's Half Marathon has been postponed due to fears over coronavirus. Pictured are runners at the second event in 2018.

On the website, organisers said: "We have made the decision to postpone of the 2020 Pontefract Half Marathon. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic mean it is not possible to hold the event as planned this year.

"We have waited as long as possible to give this years half marathon every chance to take place. However, with under 3 months to the event, we have decided the best course of action would be to hold the event on a later date.

"Even though the situation is improving we don’t feel it would be safe to do so yet and only want to hold the event when we can assure the safety of every runner, marshal, volunteer and first aid worker.

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"While we know this is disappointing we are sure everyone will understand this decision. Anyone signed up already will have their place automatically moved to the rearranged date which will be announced once government guidelines allow mass gatherings."

It is one of dozens of local events to have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic, including the Wakefield Hospice 10k, which was postponed earlier this year.

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