Inclusão em movimento: uma análise do programa adaptativo nas abbott world marathon majors (six star)

This article aims to analyze the Adaptive Program implemented in the six largest marathons in the world — Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York — that make up the Abbott World Marathon Major’s (WMM) circuit. Based on documentary analysis of the regulations, interviews with athletes and a review of the literature on sports inclusion, the research investigates the participation criteria, the infrastructure offered and the advances in accessibility for athletes with disabilities. The research identifies significant progress in the recognition and inclusion of these athletes in the scenario of major marathons, although challenges persist in the standardization of rules, logistical support and equity between events. The discussion is enriched by practical experiences lived by the author in four of the six races. It is concluded that the consolidation of a global culture of inclusion in marathons requires more harmonized, accessible and inclusive sports policies.