Stirling Marathon has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
The race organisers, Classic Run Events, have taken the decision to move October’s race back to May next year over uncertainty due to current lockdown restrictions.
Classic Run Events wrote to runners on Monday afternoon to inform them of the decision, saying: “Due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, after very careful consideration, we have taken the decision to postpone this year’s event.
“The event is being moved to the weekend of May 8 and 9, 2021, with the marathon taking place on Sunday, May 9.
“During the lockdown period we have been closely monitoring all advice and guidelines being given by the Scottish Government. In assessing all current available information it is our view that there is a very high risk that social distancing restrictions for mass gatherings will extend into the summer and autumn months. If this is the case it will severely impact our ability to organise and deliver the world class marathon that we promised."
Entries for the 2021 event are now open at thestirlingmarathon.co.uk.
See Wednesday's Stirling Observer for more.
