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Pasadena Marathon Canceled Because of Air Quality Concerns
Posted on FANHOUSE (on AOL) Nov 16th 2008 10:30AM by Tom Herrera
Those expecting to see or participate in the very first Pasadena Marathon today will have to turn right back around. The marathon was canceled at the last minute due to heavy smoke and ash from the wildfire burning in Los Angeles County.
Race organizers said Sunday that they decided at the last minute to scrap the event out of concern for the health and safety of the 8,000 people who registered to participate.
The announcement at 4 a.m. came two hours before the marathon and bike tour was set to begin.
John Parks, a member of the race management team, says organizers will meet over the next several days to reschedule the event.
As the fire in the San Fernando Valley continues to blaze and destroy homes, I'm sure a marathon was not really on the forefront of everyone's minds there anyway.
Even though it was on short notice, this was the right decision to make, especially in light of how taxing a marathon can be on the respiratory system -- it was just too dangerous.
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I think it is a good thing to cancel due to the air quality and the danger to everyone's homes and property out there. I hope those who traveled to the area to run in the race aren't too upset about the last minute call.
Posted on FANHOUSE (on AOL) Nov 16th 2008 10:30AM by Tom Herrera
Those expecting to see or participate in the very first Pasadena Marathon today will have to turn right back around. The marathon was canceled at the last minute due to heavy smoke and ash from the wildfire burning in Los Angeles County.
Race organizers said Sunday that they decided at the last minute to scrap the event out of concern for the health and safety of the 8,000 people who registered to participate.
The announcement at 4 a.m. came two hours before the marathon and bike tour was set to begin.
John Parks, a member of the race management team, says organizers will meet over the next several days to reschedule the event.
As the fire in the San Fernando Valley continues to blaze and destroy homes, I'm sure a marathon was not really on the forefront of everyone's minds there anyway.
Even though it was on short notice, this was the right decision to make, especially in light of how taxing a marathon can be on the respiratory system -- it was just too dangerous.
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I think it is a good thing to cancel due to the air quality and the danger to everyone's homes and property out there. I hope those who traveled to the area to run in the race aren't too upset about the last minute call.
