Organizers of both the Color Run and Ann Arbor Marathon said they will discuss upcoming security measures for the two Washtenaw County events with local law enforcement agencies.

Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com

Ann Arbor Marathon and Ypsilanti Color Run event organizers plan to discuss security measures with local law enforcement agencies for the upcoming events, following the explosions that killed three and injured more than 170 at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Director of the Ann Arbor Marathon Mike Highfield, said he and his staff will meet with police this week to discuss how to prevent any events similar to those during the Boston Marathon from happening . Highfield also founded the Champions for Charity, which organizes the race.

Ann Arbor Police officials could not be immediately reached for comment.

Highfield said he already has a number of security measures in place for the June 9 race, including private overnight guards, but will discuss more ways to potentially heighten the police presence.

"We havae a significant police presence on the course planned already," Highfield said. "Our plan is to meet with the police sergeant that we work with on our other events to discuss what other security measures we would be able to undertake. The questions are, what are the other things we can do in terms of course surveillance and reviewing the course the night before the race and early morning."

Highfield said there will be a significant medical presence at the event as well.

AnnArbor.com previously reported roughly 3,300 people from 44 states and six different countries participated in the first annual 26.2-mile Ann Arbor Marathon in 2012.

"We’re shocked and saddened by what happened in Boston," Highfield said. "Certainly our immediate thought we discussed was, we need to look at what we can do to address security concerns... It's certainly a message to us that we need to take a look at what we can do to heighten our security."

Color Run representative Jessica Nixon told AnnArbor.com the organization puts together a "comprehensive security plan" in advance of each event, but will revisit its plans because of the tragedy.

Ypsilanti Police officials could not be reached for comment.

"We work closely with city officials, local law enforcement, emergency medical response personnel, venue representatives and private security companies to create a comprehensive security plan for each of our events," Nixon wrote to AnnArbor.com.

"These plans are created months in advance and reviewed regularly as the event approaches. Due to the recent tragedy, we are revisiting our plans with these local organizations to see if there are any needed adjustments to provide the most secure plan. We will continue to make every effort as a company to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our Color Runners."

The Ypsilanti Color Run is scheduled for May 11 and officials expect more than 14,000 participants.

Katrease Stafford covers Ypsilanti for AnnArbor.com.Reach her at katreasestafford@annarbor.com or 734-623-2548 and follow her on twitter.