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Tunnel To Towers 5K Canceled, Foundation Announces 'Never Forget Virtual Challenge'

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Another big event in New York City has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk will not happen in person next month.

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The foundation just announced instead it's launching a Never Forget Virtual Challenge for participants to take part on their own.

The race usually draws more than 30,000 people from around the world as a way to honor the lives lost on September 11th.

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Click here for more information about the virtual challenge.

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