Lots of fall races. Lots of COVID testing.

Yesterday, the BAA finally announced the date they are shooting for to hold the next in-person Boston Marathon: October 11. This came as a pleasant and unpleasant surprise to those running the Marathon Majors, as it is the day after the Chicago Marathon. Assuming that the New York City Marathon takes place on their traditional first Sunday of November (they haven't formally announced just yet), that would make for a hugely packed fall schedule:

Sept. 26: Berlin Marathon

Oct. 3: London Marathon

Oct. 10: Chicago Marathon

Oct. 11: Boston Marathon

Oct. 17: Tokyo Marathon

Oct. 31: Marine Corps Marathon (true, not a World Marathon Major, but still highly popular race)

Nov. 7: New York City Marathon

Like last year, there's still plenty that is in flux and the above schedule is far from certain to go off without a hitch. In addition to all your usual registration and travel arrangements to hit any/all of the above races, as of now you will also need to be mindful of the travel restrictions in place. As of Jan. 26, US citizens returning from overseas must have negative COVID test.

Germany: https://de.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (in short, US citizens not currently allowed to enter)

UK: https://uk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-coronavirus-information/ (while negative COVID test is required, quarantine may still be required)

Chicago: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid-19/home/emergency-travel-order.html (negative COVID test or 10-day quarantine required)

Boston: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order (fill out travel form and either negative COVID test or 10-day quarantine required)

Japan: https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ (Travel for tourism and most other short-term purposes is still not permitted. Visa-free travel is suspended)

Arlington, VA: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/coronavirus/travel-to-areas-with-widespread-ongoing-community-spread/ (no testing or quarantine requirements)

    NOTE: If you plan on visiting DC for more than the relatively brief time it takes to run the portion of the MCM course, be mindful of DC's requirements: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/coronavirus/page_content/attachments/COVID-19_DC_Health_Guidance_for_Travel_2020.11.07_FINAL.pdf

New York: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory (fill out travel form, negative COVID test before arrival, quarantine for 3 days, AND negative COVID test administered on Day 4 in state)