The Providence Marathon event draws nearly 1,700 runners downtown
The Providence Journal Editor's note: The age of Connor Rockett, the first-place men's finisher, was incorrect in an earlier version of this article. He is 24. PROVIDENCE — The iconic Boston Marathon is typically the biggest event in running, casting a shadow over other marathons in other large cities. Even the rescheduling of the storied race, from Patriots' Day to Oct. 11, is unlikely to change that this year. But the schedule change contributed to the unusual backdrop for the 2021 Providence Marathon, which drew almost 1,700 runners to downtown Providence on Sunday morning....
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