20 Woodbury Runners To Take Part In Boston Marathon

Woodbury MN

24 September, 2021

1:21 PM

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WOODBURY, MN —20 Eagan runners will take part in a Boston Marathon like no other. The Oct. 11 race is being held more than 900 days after the last Boston Marathon due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can see the list of local men and women running below. Five of the runners participated in the 2019 Boston Marathon — the last time the race was run. Their 2019 times are noted below. Are you on the list? Patch wants to know why you're running this year. Email [email protected] and tell me your story! Men James Engert, 63 (2019 time: 4:05:30)Christopher Gerlach, 52 (2019 time: 3:13:54)Rod Loren, 64Michael Weum, 32 Women Grace Beinlich, 22Katy Class, 57Amy Dong, 49Sheila Engert, 54 (2019 time: 3:52:07)Jessica Guile, 45Kristie Luecke, 33Anne Merrill, 41Marissa Poissant, 39Beverly Rinke, 62 (2019 time: 4:39:41)Amy Sarne, 35Stacey Storlie, 45Jerusha Thompson, 51 (2019 time: 3:56:46)Kelly Turbett, 36Joanna Unger, 28Jane Wasiluk, 61Lauren Weum, 32 The Boston Marathon is being run in October for the first time after being postponed and ultimately canceled in 2020 and delayed this year. Race officials said the marathon will return back to its traditional Patriots Day date beginning next year. Runners this year will not be required to wear a mask while racing, but they will need to wear them on buses to and from the race. Masks will also be required and provided in all medical tents along the 26.2-mile route. Those participating in the race must also either provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Runners — and everyone else — will need to wear masks indoors as part of Boston's indoor mask mandate. That includes the Boston Marathon Expo at the Hynes Convention Center in the three days leading up to the race. Volunteers who will have direct interaction or close proximity with the runners must wear masks. Some will be provided additional personal protective equipment.