The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

Marathon organizers are adjusting race dates, starting times, and course options to protect runners from rising temperatures caused by climate change.
To improve the chances of having marathons in cooler weather, organizers are shifting race dates, starting earlier and even giving options for participants to cut their runs short.
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