Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Inc issued the following announcement on May 15.
On March 12 when we announced the postponement of the 2020 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend, we had good reason to believe we would be able to reschedule our three-day event later in the year. As we move into our third month since the start of the pandemic and after speaking with numerous local government and health officials, it is clear that is no longer a viable option. Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved in our race is always our top priority.
The size, scope, and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic finds communities like Champaign-Urbana in an ongoing state of uncertainty, with no clear picture of what the coming months will look like.
Given this uncertainty—and our keen awareness of how much the ongoing postponement status weighs on everyone who looked forward to achieving their race goals—with deep sadness we are announcing the CANCELLATION of our 2020 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend.
We are all in this together and we all share in your disappointment. These past 11 years, the race weekend has come to mean so much to so many people, here in Champaign-Urbana as well as across the country.
The cancellation is extremely unfortunate but is the right decision considering the circumstances our world and community are in.
If you were registered for 2020 Race Weekend, please check your email for your options and next steps. If you have questions, please refer to our FAQ here: https://illinoismarathon.com/2020-race-cancellation/. If you were not registered for 2020 Race Weekend and would like to race virtually, please sign up on our website.
The countdown is on to 2021 Race Weekend! We cannot wait to share more high fives, more hugs, more awe-inspired PRs, and more celebrations with you then!
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Source: Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Inc
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