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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — There will be two new awards given out this year at the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association announced Tuesday an award for the Fastest Bostonian will be given to the Boston man and woman with the quickest finish times in the marathon.
This year is also the first time that Boston Marathon runners can register as non-binary. The City of Boston and the B.A.A. will offer a personalized award to the first non-binary Bostonian to register for the race.
"The Boston Marathon, the world’s greatest race, brings tens of thousands of runners from all over the world to our City," said Mayor Michelle Wu. "Thanks to the B.A.A.’s partnership, we’re excited to start a new tradition at the 127th Boston Marathon to highlight the fastest runners from Boston and an athlete breaking barriers, as we celebrate the world-class excellence and diversity of our local running community."
"The City of Boston is known world-wide for its heritage in athletics, and for welcoming runners each Patriots’ Day," said Jack Fleming, President and CEO of the B.A.A. "We also are home to the most dedicated marathoners, and the Fastest Bostonian Award will recognize the achievement in the Boston Marathon. Together with Mayor Michelle Wu, we look forward to once again celebrating all finishers from Boston and beyond on race day."
The three runners will be honored at a reception in the days following the marathon.
WBZ's Mike Macklin reports:
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