Boston Athletic Association apologizes to running clubs after Black members cite racist policing at marathon

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The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A) issued an apology to two running clubs after they called out Newton Police for racist policing at a cheer zone at Monday's Boston Marathon.

An incident went viral in the hours following the marathon when YouTube and runner Mike Remy posted a video of his club's gathering at Mile 21 of the race at Heartbreak Hill. 

The Pioneers Run Crew's cheer zone was filled with grills, barbecues and music while they cheered runners on at a notoriously difficult stretch of the race. However, later on, Remy's video showed they were surrounded by police.

"Not the kind of reporting I'm trying to do here, but we got [cops] all around here, and hella cops right behind us. Why are we surrounded by the police? Why are we surrounded by police?" he asked in the video.

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Police officers walk near the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon in Boston April 17, 2023. (Joseph Prezioso)

Remy also asked police if "it [was] like this the whole way of the course."

"We can't cheer no more. I guess we can't cheer no more …" he continued. "We're cheering too loud? We're supporting our friends too much?"

The Pioneers Run Crew and TrailblazHErs Run Co. said they were "targeted and singled out" due to their race.

The B.A.A said it should have "create[d] an environment that is welcoming and supportive of the [Black, Indigenous and people of color] communities at the marathon."

Runners stream down Boylston Street as rain falls on the 127th Boston Marathon. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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