Yahoo News Clap and cheer for London Marathon participants this weekend, Hugh Brasher urges
With days to go till the virtual London Marathon, Event Director Hugh Brasher has urged those not running to clap and cheer if they see runners participating in the event.
As 45,000 runners take to the streets in 109 countries, the 2020 London Marathon is ‘the most inclusive marathon ever’, says Brasher. Runners taking part in the virtual race will receive race bibs this week, which they are being encouraged to wear on Sunday, showcasing their challenge as they clock up the miles.
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— Virgin Money London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) September 25, 2020
Talking to the PA news agency, Brasher said, ‘What the marathon is about is bringing people together.
‘We are not allowed to be together, running on the same roads, but we are allowed to be together as a community. It should be people coming together in a different way from the previous 39 years.’
When talking about the race numbers, Brasher added, ‘We are sending out people’s running numbers, front and back, on purpose so that if you see someone from the front or back you will know what they are doing.
‘We hope people will support these runners, clap and cheer them wherever they are.’
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