The course of the Boston marathon is contingent upon getting a permit from each of the towns through which the race course passes. This is granted on an annual basis.
I’m wondering, what would happen if one of the towns refused to grant the permit? Has this ever nearly occurred?
The marathon give way to much through charity and fees for a single town to not give permit. Plus its overall boost to Boston economy means it’s going to have no problems getting permits.
AlmostBQ wrote:
The course of the Boston marathon is contingent upon getting a permit from each of the towns through which the race course passes. This is granted on an annual basis.
I’m wondering, what would happen if one of the towns refused to grant the permit? Has this ever nearly occurred?
I know a race not as big as Boston but large where one city was threatening not to give a permit. The meet director eventually told the city if you dont give us the permit I will have so many pissed off people at city hall tomorrow morning you wont be able to get into the building. They caved. A lot of businesses, police forces, etc profit off a big event like Boston. It will never happen except in a case like New York after the hurricane.
It brings in a lot of $ for the town’s along the route. They love having there.
Primo Numero Uno wrote:
I know a race not as big as Boston but large where one city was threatening not to give a permit. The meet director eventually told the city if you dont give us the permit I will have so many pissed off people at city hall tomorrow morning you wont be able to get into the building. They caved. A lot of businesses, police forces, etc profit off a big event like Boston. It will never happen except in a case like New York after the hurricane.
Was it PDX?
Back in 2017 wrote:
Primo Numero Uno wrote:
I know a race not as big as Boston but large where one city was threatening not to give a permit. The meet director eventually told the city if you dont give us the permit I will have so many pissed off people at city hall tomorrow morning you wont be able to get into the building. They caved. A lot of businesses, police forces, etc profit off a big event like Boston. It will never happen except in a case like New York after the hurricane.
Was it PDX?
The letters for Portland airport?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has a 1989 Ferrari 348 GTB and he's just put in paperwork to upgrade it
Strava thinks the London Marathon times improved 12 minutes last year thanks to supershoes
Chinese Half-Marathon Champion Is Disqualified—Along With Runners Who Let Him Win
Is there a rule against attaching a helium balloon to yourself while running a road race?