BOSTON — After declaring that security to match a presidential inauguration was in place, the Massachusetts State Police prediction of a threat-free marathon proved true Monday, after the 126th race ran without any major incidents.
“I can report that we have no specific or credible threats to the race today. That being said the Massachusetts state police will be along the entire 26.2 mile race course, we’ll be working in partnership with our local, state, and federal partners to ensure and security of the participants,” state police Col. Christopher Mason told reporters at a security briefing before the race.
According to the state police, the level of security at the event was such that it pulled officers from as far away as Alaska and the Virgin Islands to assist in a task force aimed at detecting extraordinary CBRNE — chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive — threats and concerns.
