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Reflecting on the long-delayed, highly anticipated 125th Boston Marathon

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The 2021 Boston Marathon — more than 900 days in the making — is coming to an end.

While each running of the marathon is special in its own way, will this year's have a particular place in history? And will there be lessons learned for the next marathon in just a few months' time?

Reporter Alex Ashlock updates us about the Marathon and the Boston Athletic Association's efforts to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day after moving the race to fall on the holiday.

This segment aired on October 11, 2021.

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