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2020 Košice Peace Marathon slashes field to 200 runners
At the last moment, with only days to go, the Košice Peace Marathon (SVK) has restricted its marathon field to 200.
Organizers said in a statement: “We regret to say that, according to the current regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic, which entered into force on October 1, 2020, we have had to significantly reduce our marathon field. Only 200 domestic runners will take part.
“We apologize to everyone for the complications caused and thank you for your support so far. We are doing everything we can to ensure that the oldest marathon in Europe, in its 97th year, can at least take place in such a minimized form.”
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