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CARMEL, Ind. — The Carmel Marathon has been cancelled due to weather , according to a statement on Carmel Marathon's website . Event organizers said the radar shows heavy thunderstorms between 7:40 - 8:20 a.
m., and then another round of strong storms around 10:00 a.m.
, with the potential for more later in the day. They urged marathon participants to not come to the start/finish venue and to seek shelter. "The safety of our runners, volunteers, community partners and staff is our top priority," said Carmel Marathon officials in a portion of their statement.
"We can not risk having runners and volunteers out on course during either of those time periods, with no way to ensure that everyone can safely seek shelter if the need arises." Event organizers said they are looking into other options, including a rescheduled event, and will share more information as soon as they can. Here is the full statement: "We've been working closely with city officials to monitor the weather, and the decision has been made to cancel or postpone the Carmel Marathon Weekend.
We will not run today. Please seek shelter and do not come to the start / finish venue. The radar shows heavy thunderstorms between 7:40 - 8:20 a.
m., and then another round of strong storms at around 10:00 a.m.
, with the potential for more later in the day. The safety of our runners, volunteers, community partners and staff is our top priority. We can not risk having runners and volunteers out on course during either of those time periods, with no way to ensure that everyone can safely seek shelter if the need arises.
We are exploring all options, including a rescheduled event, and will share more information as soon as we are able. Please be safe and stay tuned for more information." UPDATE - The race has been cancelled for today due to weather.
The stage is set! Sleep well, runners. Your finish line awaits. The Carmel Marathon was scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 a.
m..
