A marathon test event was held in Japan on Wednesday ahead of the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Runners took part in the Hokkaido-Sapporo Marathon festival 2021 as it started under strict regulations.
Officials were seen patrolling the areas with signs asking spectators to stay away.
The postponed Olympics are to open on July 23.
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