Wheelchair Athlete Gains Full Access in Marathon

[Illustration by Arnel Reynon]
[Illustration by Arnel Reynon]

This article appeared in the May issue of Athletic Business. Athletic Business is a free magazine for professionals in the athletic, fitness and recreation industry. Click here to subscribe.

In 1975, the Boston Marathon became the first major marathon to include wheelchair competitors. Since then, many marathons have allowed wheelchair participants in their races. Despite the growth, some races still ban wheelchairs and hand cyclists from competing, citing safety concerns for both wheel athletes and runners. These concerns were recently challenged in Montana in Stone v. Run Wild Missoula.

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