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Marathon Cancelled Due to Dangerous Heat | Minneapolis News
The Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race were canceled early Sunday due to “black flag conditions” — dangerously hot and humid weather threatening runners and volunteers. Organizers, after multiple overnight meetings and consultations with the National Weather Service, determined by 5:30 AM that safety could not be guaranteed. Despite months of training, many runners still chose to run solo without official support. Using the “wet globe bulb temperature” metric — which measures heat, humidity, sun, and wind — officials confirmed conditions would make cooling impossible, risking heatstroke…
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