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The 2020 Vancouver Sun Run, the third-largest 10-kilometre event in North America, has been cancelled by organizers over concerns about the new coronavirus.

The event, which drew more than 43,000 registered runners last year, was scheduled for April 19. This is the first cancellation of the run after 35 consecutive years.

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“This decision was not an easy one,” said Tim Hopkins, the Vancouver Sun Run race director. “We are grateful to all of our volunteers, sponsors, suppliers and of course athletes for their understanding and support around this decision.”

Federal and provincial health agencies continue to assess the health risk of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, to Canadians as low, but Sun Run organizers concluded cancellation was in the best interest of participants.

Registered participants will be able to pick up their race shirts for the 2020 Sun Run at a “packet pick-up” at a future date. Individuals will also have the option of paying a $15 processing fee to transfer registration to the 2021 Vancouver Sun Run.