The 19,000 participants of the Boilermaker Road Race, between the 5K and 15K races, will have a different look on race day.
While locals can still run the course on their own time, out-of-town participants won't have that luxury.
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The decision to hold the 43rd boilermaker road race virtually has caused some mixed reactions.
As we heard earlier tonight - local runners who can still run the course may be able to stick to a similar routine.
For those who come each year from out of town - it's a different story.
Nats: of the nearly 19,000 participants expected between the 5-k - 15-k and wheelchair divisions for the boilermaker - many make a yearly trip for far and wide to take part in the festivities.
Without that as an option - it's a big blow to summer tradition.
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None for people in our area - it's a day circled on the calendars each year.
Turns out - it's like that for people who come in from out of town as well.
It really is a race like no other.
Christina papaleo: monique kelley gigliotti: both of these runners - though disappointed - said race officials have done a great job navigating a difficult situation and providing options for those who may choose not to participate.
The decision is made - now it's up to us to decide what to make of it.
Christina papaleo:
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