2014 Boston Marathon: No 'Bandit' Runners, Backpacks

Police are instituting a host of security measures for next month's Boston Marathon following last year's deadly bombings.

According to the Associated Press, some of the measures include:

• Unregistered "bandit" runners who have historically participated in the race will no longer be allowed to do so
• Runners will be given clear plastic bags for their personal items and will not be allowed to use backpacks
• There will be security checkpoints throughout the race area
• The size of water bottles will be limited
• Costumes with facial coverings will not be allowed

In Wellesley, police said they will not interfere with the tradition of Wellesley students hugging runners.