2015 Boston Marathon
Stories concerning the 119th Boston Marathon
After 20 Hours, Mobility-Impaired Man Finishes Boston Marathon At 5 AM
Maickel Melamed, 39, of Venezuela, was honored by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.
Fewer Spectators, But Lots Of Enthusiasm At Kenmore Square
At Kenmore Square on Marathon Monday, the line of spectators was only one person deep. But WBUR's Fred Thys found lots of enthusiasm.
4 Friends Go The Extra Mile At Heartbreak Hill
Heartbreak Hill turned out to be a meeting place for people with some long-distance relationships.
Blankets And Broth: Hypothermia The Main Medical Issue At 2015 Boston Marathon
Hundreds of runners on Monday fell victim to hypothermia, a condition where despite a runner's hyper-exertion, their body temperature drops dangerously low.
Ethiopia's Desisa, Kenya's Rotich Win 119th Boston Marathon
Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won his second Boston Marathon on Monday, two years after he donated the medal from his first victory to the city in memory of the bombing...
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McFadden Wins 3rd Straight In Women's Wheelchair; Switzerland's Hug Wins Men's Division
With an unofficial time of 1:29:53, Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men's wheelchair race.
Photos: The 2015 Boston Marathon
Our photos from the 119th Boston Marathon.
Map: Your View Of The Boston Marathon Route
Checking out the marathon? These people are. See a map of real-time photos from the Boston Marathon route.
As It Happened: 2015 Boston Marathon
Follow along for complete coverage of the 119th Boston Marathon.
Runners To Watch In The 119th Boston Marathon
The Holy Grail for marathoners, the Boston Marathon will draw elite runners from around the world.
Marathon Director: Despite Rough Winter, We're Race-Ready
It is marathon weekend in Boston. A field of 30,000 runners will participate in Monday's 119th running of the race. WBUR's Alex Ashlock spoke with longtime race director Dave McGillivray.
A Spectator's Guide To The 2015 Boston Marathon
Here’s what you need to know about this year's Boston Marathon, from street and MBTA station closures to items prohibited for spectators.
Mayor Walsh Holds Public Safety Presser On Boston Marathon
Boston officials, including Mayor Marty Walsh, are speaking Friday about security measures being taken for the 119th Boston Marathon on Monday.
Boston Police Use Marathon Security To Expand Video Surveillance Network
Video footage helped identify the Boston Marathon bombers two years ago. But some worry police are using marathon security to increase surveillance in the city.
This Blind Man Climbs Every Mountain, And Now Has Run The Boston Marathon
Blind and once confined to a wheelchair, Randy Pierce, 48, has climbed every New Hampshire 4,000-footer in a single winter, successfully completed a Tough Mudder obstacle course, and now plans...
Around Boston, Acts Of Service Commemorate 2 Years Since Marathon Bombing
Mayor Walsh declared April 15 One Boston Day, intending it to be a day for Bostonians to show the resiliency and generosity people showed on the day of the bombing....
Boston Marks 2 Years Since Marathon Bombing
Church bells tolled across the city Wednesday afternoon, as many residents paused to mark the moment two years ago when two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon finish line on...
Photos: Boston Raises Banners At Bombing Sites On 'One Boston Day'
Mounted on light poles, the banners are yellow-orange, with the word “Boston” and a road inside a white heart.
On 'One Boston Day,' Walsh Asks City To Reflect On Bombings And Give Back With Kindness
To mark the second anniversary of the bombings, Mayor Marty Walsh has declared April 15 "One Boston Day," a day for giving back through acts of kindness.
Boston Marks Second Anniversary Of The Marathon Bombings
Today, the city will mark the two-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, raising banners to honor the victims and survivors as well as holding a moment of silence.