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The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon has been postponed.

A day after the Boston and London marathons pushed back their races amid the coronavirus pandemic, Oklahoma City has done the same. Saturday, race officials announced the race would be held October 4.

Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum executive director Kari Watkins wanted people to know the decision was not made lightly.

"We ... know how much time, effort and dedication goes into preparing to run the marathon, and we look forward to working with everyone to run in the fall," she said in a statement. "We hope everyone will understand and will join us to Run to Remember in October for a coming together of our community."