3 Oswego Runners Registered for Boston Marathon

Update 3:38 p.m.

Family and friends can check the status of their loved ones using the Red Cross Safe and Well system. If you have any updates regarding local runners please contact natalie.stevens@patch.com.

Update, 3:26 p.m.

Family and friends of John P. Hiemenz  have said John and his two children that attended the race are all safe following the explosions. 

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Two explosions Monday near the finish line of the Boston Marathon have left three dead and several wounded, news sources are reporitng.

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Bloodied competitors and volunteers were seen leaving the scene and a medical tent near the finish was being used to treat the injured, the New York Times reported.

Nearly 40,000 people compete in the Boston Marathon annually with runners coming from all over the world.

Runners from Oswego were also registered for this year’s race, according to the race’s website. Local runners include: Jenelle Bayer, John P. Hiemenz and Mungai Kamiti.

Bayer and Hiemenz finished the race at 03:28:46 and 03:49:43 respectively and Kamiti's time was not yet available at the Boston Marathon Website.

Do you know one of these runners? Update us with their status by emailing local editor natalie.stevens@patch.com.

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