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Heat Waves Threaten Marathons | Global News
- Published
- August 14, 2026
- Duration
- 1:43
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- Last updated
- Aug 16, 2026
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Marathon organizers are scrambling to adapt as climate change turns races into dangerous heat traps—cancelling, rescheduling, or shortening events to keep runners safe. The Twin Cities Marathon is moving from early October to later in the month, even risking snow, while others like Sioux Falls shift months or start earlier in the day. Scientists warn idea…
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Marathon organizers are scrambling to adapt as climate change turns races into dangerous heat traps—cancelling, rescheduling, or shortening events to keep runners safe. The Twin Cities Marathon is moving from early October to later in the month, even risking snow, while others like Sioux Falls shift months or start earlier in the day. Scientists warn ideal running conditions could vanish by 2045, forcing athletes indoors or into water-based workouts. With humidity making cooling harder and bodie
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