TEMPO.CO, Boston - Boston is ready to hold another marathon that will see at least 35,660 runners from various countries competing with each other.
More than 3,500 police will be deployed to provide security following the deadly bomb attack during last year's event.
One million people are expected to show their support for the event and honor the victims and survivors of the attacks that killed three people and wounded more than 260 others.
Speaking to CBS news network, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick promised that the event would be very safe. "We're very alert. We're very prepared, and we're convincing people as much as we can that it'll be a fun day and a safe one."
Despite the tight police security, "we've tried to strike a balance between enhanced security and preserving the family feel of this day."
One of the alleged perpetrators of last year's attack, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was shot dead during a shoot-out with the Police, while his brother, Dzokhar Tsarnaev, is currently awating to go to trial against 30 charges.
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