""There are certain things that we can't change - that we don't want to change - because they make the Boston Marathon. Like, I'm a scientist, but I can't be too science-y about the race. It should stay what it is because that's what I love. That's what the runners love.""
""It would be kind of great someday to be able to grow the race a little bit more. The problem with this race is that it's about two things: time and space. We don't have either. ... So, we're trying to be innovative.""
The Boston Marathon, with over 32,000 participants, faces challenges due to its narrow, historic route. Organizers have enlisted crowd science expert Marcel Altenburg to improve runner experience without altering the race's essence. The marathon, inspired by the ancient Greek messenger Pheidippides, has grown significantly since its inception in 1897. Despite the desire to expand the race further, logistical constraints of time and space limit growth. Race director Dave McGillivray emphasizes the need for innovation to accommodate the increasing number of runners while maintaining the race's integrity.
Read at Boston.com
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