2014 Boston Marathon

Marathon Bystanders Deal With Mental Health Issues

Hundreds of people have taken advantage of a range of programs offered - free of charge - at Boston-area hospitals for those affected by last year's bombings.

Public Safety Measures For Boston Marathon Announced

Authorities have installed more than 100 cameras along the Boston portion of the marathon route, together with 50 observation points that will help to monitor the crowd.

Boston Police Superintendent: Plan For Worst-Case Scenarios

The Boston Police superintendent-in-chief says the disaster taught him about social media coordination and sorting through poor intelligence.

Medford Plans Peace Garden For Marathon Victims

A $1 million peace garden in Medford will honor Krystle Campbell and others killed and wounded when two explosions went off near the finish line.

Gov. Patrick Signs Marathon Bombing Prayer Canvas

The 19,000-square-foot canvas was started by seven women in Florida a week after the bombing. Supporters said the America 4 Boston Prayer Canvas has been signed by more than 70,000...

Boston Marathon: A Race Steeped In History

There were only 18 participants in the first Boston Marathon. This year, there will be 36,000 running in the footsteps of more than 100 years of marathon history that started...

'Something Very Important Was Shared': Doctors Who Treated Marathon Bombing Victims Remember Back

Two doctors who helped bombing victims at the Boston Marathon finish line describe how that experience changed them personally and professionally.

Foundation Set Up In Marathon Victim's Name

The family of the Boston University graduate student killed in the marathon bombings last year has established a foundation in her name to provide scholarships and to support organizations that...

Turning Left On Boylston: Thousands Return To Boston To Finish What They Started

Last April, 5,633 runners passed the halfway mark of the 2013 Boston Marathon before being stopped on the course and told their race was over. We speak to four who...

Biden To Attend Marathon Bombing Anniversary Service

Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, plan to attend a memorial service next Tuesday in Boston marking the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing.

One Last Boston Marathon For Legendary Father-Son Team

The 2014 Boston Marathon will be the final one for Dick and Rick Hoyt, who've competed in the event since 1981. This year they are racing for the victims of...

Boston Offers Free Counseling As Marathon Bombing Anniversary Approaches

City officials are offering free counseling services as the first anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings gets closer.

Nurses To Run Marathon In Honor Of Patients They Treated

For a group of six local nurses, Marathon Monday will be a particularly important day.

Marathon Sports, Long A Boston Landmark, Becomes An Ad Hoc Memorial

For his customers and colleagues, Marathon Sports manager Shane O'Hara has been part motivator, part coach and part running buddy for years -- long before a bomb exploded just outside...

Photos: Boston's Running Community Gathers Around Marathon Sports

Marathon Sports has always been a bit of a runner’s icon, but since the bombing it’s become something of a magnet and a memorial.

Boston Marathon Reflections: 'I Walked Right Into The Second Bomb'

Marc Fucarile spent a total of 100 days in two hospitals after losing a leg and suffering multiple injuries in the bombing. He describes the moments after the blast until...

Photos: Bill Rodgers Unveils Boston Marathon Street Banners

Four-time Boston Marathon champion Bill Rodgers has helped unveil street banners for this year's Boston Marathon, including special banners designed to pay tribute to all those affected by last year's...

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Mar 20, 2014

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Kurt Schwartz, left, details new security measures for the 2014 Boston Marathon on Monday. (Elise Amendola/AP)

Public Safety Officials Seek Balance Between Security, Celebration At 2014 Marathon

Massachusetts public safety officials are assuring people that this year’s Boston Marathon will be festive, despite enhanced security.

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04:07Mar 11, 2014

Midnight marathon cyclist Chris Nolan waits by his bike before the 2013 Midnight Bike Ride begins. (Nate Goldman/WBUR)

MBTA Says No Extra Rail Cars For This Year's Midnight Marathon Bike Ride

The MBTA announced that no extra commuter rail cars will be added to accommodate the hundreds of riders trying to get from South Station to Hopkinton for 26.2 mile ride...

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Mar 4, 2014

“Boston has a special place in my heart and deserves my best,” Moses Mosop, of Kenya, said in a statement Monday announcing he would not run in the 2014 Boston Marathon due to a knee injury. Pictured above, Mosop finished second in the 2011 race. (Steven Senne/AP)

2 At Top Of Boston Marathon Men's Field Drop Out Due To Injuries

Ryan Hall and Abdi Abdirahman, both American, will replace Moses Mosop, of Kenya, and American Dathan Ritzenhein, who both had to drop out due to injuries.

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Mar 3, 2014

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Marathon Bystanders Deal With Mental Health Issues

Public Safety Measures For Boston Marathon Announced

Boston Police Superintendent: Plan For Worst-Case Scenarios

Medford Plans Peace Garden For Marathon Victims

Gov. Patrick Signs Marathon Bombing Prayer Canvas

Boston Marathon: A Race Steeped In History

'Something Very Important Was Shared': Doctors Who Treated Marathon Bombing Victims Remember Back

Foundation Set Up In Marathon Victim's Name

Turning Left On Boylston: Thousands Return To Boston To Finish What They Started

Biden To Attend Marathon Bombing Anniversary Service

One Last Boston Marathon For Legendary Father-Son Team

Boston Offers Free Counseling As Marathon Bombing Anniversary Approaches

Nurses To Run Marathon In Honor Of Patients They Treated

Marathon Sports, Long A Boston Landmark, Becomes An Ad Hoc Memorial

Photos: Boston's Running Community Gathers Around Marathon Sports

Boston Marathon Reflections: 'I Walked Right Into The Second Bomb'

Photos: Bill Rodgers Unveils Boston Marathon Street Banners

Public Safety Officials Seek Balance Between Security, Celebration At 2014 Marathon

MBTA Says No Extra Rail Cars For This Year's Midnight Marathon Bike Ride

2 At Top Of Boston Marathon Men's Field Drop Out Due To Injuries