The organisers Washington event, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, decide to cancel in light of growing concerns that the marathon would prove to be a target for potential terrorist activity.
The Washington marathon is the latest in a string of sporting events to be hit by the crisis in the Middle East.
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The Washington D.C. marathon has been cancelled amid security fears linked to the US-led war against Iraq.
