Running Group Files Lawsuit Against Boston Marathon Organizers, Police Alleging Racial Discrimination

A Black-led running club has filed a lawsuit against Boston Marathon organizers and the Newton Police Department over alleged racial discrimination that took place during last year’s race.

TrailblazHers Run Co. says its members had set up around mile 21 in Newton along the sidelines of the course with another predominantly Black running club, Pioneers Run Crew, and other runners of color to watch the marathon.

The group alleges that during the race, Newton police officers “formed a human barricade separating them from the course.” Additional officers on motorcycles were stationed behind the group, according to a statement from Lawyers for Civil Rights, which is representing the running group.

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