Posted on Sep 15, 2022
Runners can identify as nonbinary in next year's Boston and London marathons
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Two of the world's top marathons will allow runners to identify as nonbinary when they enter the races next year.
Organizers for the 2023 Boston Marathon and the 2023 TCS London Marathon say that racers will have the option to enter the race as male, female or nonbinary – a term used by some people who say they don't fit into the gender categories of man or woman.
There's been a push for greater gender inclusion in sports across the globe, and some athletics organizations have recently announced policies on how transgender, nonbinary and other gender-nonconforming people can take part in competitions.
Boston and London join other marathons that have already added the nonbinary gender option, such as the New York Marathon.
"A truly inclusive marathon provides space for every runner to register, compete and be celebrated exactly as they are," said Joanna Hoffman, spokesperson for Athlete Ally, a group that advocates for LGBTQI+ equality in sports.
Two of the world's top marathons will allow runners to identify as nonbinary when they enter the races next year.
Organizers for the 2023 Boston Marathon and the 2023 TCS London Marathon say that racers will have the option to enter the race as male, female or nonbinary – a term used by some people who say they don't fit into the gender categories of man or woman.
There's been a push for greater gender inclusion in sports across the globe, and some athletics organizations have recently announced policies on how transgender, nonbinary and other gender-nonconforming people can take part in competitions.
Boston and London join other marathons that have already added the nonbinary gender option, such as the New York Marathon.
"A truly inclusive marathon provides space for every runner to register, compete and be celebrated exactly as they are," said Joanna Hoffman, spokesperson for Athlete Ally, a group that advocates for LGBTQI+ equality in sports.
Runners can identify as nonbinary in next year's Boston and London marathons
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Nonbinary runners can race in Boston, but they won’t get prize money
In an announcement on its website, the Boston Athletic Association said qualifying nonbinary runners could submit an entry application for next year’s race.
The group will use women’s qualifying times for nonbinary applicants because it says it doesn’t have enough data to set qualifying times specifically for nonbinary runners.
Spokesperson Chris Lotsbom said in a follow-up email to NPR that nonbinary runners won’t be eligible for any prize money at the April 17 race, because runners who compete in the professional divisions have to select either a male or female gender in accordance with national and international rules."
..."Nonbinary runners can race in Boston, but they won’t get prize money
In an announcement on its website, the Boston Athletic Association said qualifying nonbinary runners could submit an entry application for next year’s race.
The group will use women’s qualifying times for nonbinary applicants because it says it doesn’t have enough data to set qualifying times specifically for nonbinary runners.
Spokesperson Chris Lotsbom said in a follow-up email to NPR that nonbinary runners won’t be eligible for any prize money at the April 17 race, because runners who compete in the professional divisions have to select either a male or female gender in accordance with national and international rules."
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