Coronavirus Changes: Local Marathons, Races Meet Fundraising Needs Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As marathon season quickly approaches, charities are changing course on how races will be held due to COVID-19.The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon canceled its May events because of restrictions on mass gatherings during the pandemic. However, people can still participate in the marathon, virtually.Marathon officials told KDKA, runners had the option to run virtually and still earn their finisher medals and shirt. There are more than 13,000 runners parti