Two suspicious bags were spotted on the one - year anniversary of the attacks . A man carrying one of the bags was charged with possessing a hoax device . Timothy Alben told reporters last month . ` Runners will not be allowed to wear uniforms in this year 's Boston Marathon . Large tents , dogs and unregistered runners will also be banned .
Two suspicious bags were spotted on the one - year anniversary of the attacks . A man carrying one of the bags was charged with possessing a hoax device . Runners will not be allowed to wear uniforms in this year 's Boston Marathon . Large tents , dogs and unregistered runners will also be banned .