Boston Marathon 2024
Stories, photos and information about the 128th Boston Marathon.
The winners in the 2024 Boston Marathon
Hug finished in 1 hour, 15 minutes, 33 seconds, breaking his previous course record to win his 14th straight major marathon and his 24th overall. Britain's Eden Rainbow-Cooper won the...
Boston Marathon start times and how to track your runner
The Boston Marathon starting heats are staggered, kicking off with the elite runners and then moving into the qualified racers and then those raising money for charity. Here's the schedule...
Here's what's happened at the 128th Boston Marathon
It's Marathon Monday, and tens of thousands of runners will make their way along the historic 26.2-mile race route. We'll provide live updates throughout the day, including details on how...
What to expect at the 128th Boston Marathon
WBUR's Alex Ashlock talks about the runners to watch and other key details spectators should keep in mind ahead of the marathon Monday.
Visiting Martin's Park and remembering the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings
On a mild, sunny afternoon earlier this month, grown-ups and children in the playground shared their thoughts about Martin's Park with WBUR's Weekend Edition for this audio postcard.
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Party like a Boston marathoner: Where runners will hang during and after the race
We got leaders from three local run clubs — Midnight Runners, Frontrunners Boston and Unnamed Run Crew — to share their favorite ways to keep the Boston Marathon magic going...
The Boston Marathon is every runner's dream, including mine
Barbara Moran, 53, has run five marathons, but the last one was 20 years ago. She gave up running regularly when arthritis began eating away at her knees. What if...
Boston Marathon medical coordinator to retire after almost 50 years working the race
Chris Troyanos has helped race medicine evolve, from how runners are treated for heat stroke to 'massive' planning with hospitals and health officials.
A look at the 1924 Boston Marathon, 100 years since the starting line moved to Hopkinton
This year’s Boston Marathon marks 100 years since the race was pushed back into Hopkinton and lengthened to its full 26.2-mile distance. Here’s a look at what caused the change...
Boston Marathon forecast: Not ideal for racers, but spectators get a beautiful day
Beyond the challenge of racing 26.2 miles, participants often face another hurdle: the unpredictable New England weather. While this year's Marathon Monday forecast does not look completely ideal for runners...
What to know about the 128th Boston Marathon
This year marks 100 years since the historic race was lengthened to its full 26.2-mile stretch. Here's what to know about the big names in the race and how you...