London Marathon have announced the mass running event has now been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The race, which sees thousands compete along the streets of the capital has been now been scrapped and replaced with an elite-athlete only event, organisers have announced.Elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed looped course in St James’s Park on October 4 in a secure biosphere, with the times counting towards Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualification.Athletes already confirmed for the race include Eliud Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, women’s world record holder Brigid Kosgei and para athletes David Weir and Manuela Schar.No spectators will be allowed at the 40th London Marathon, but BBC Sport.
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