1 week ago 4 residents to be honored as Fastest Bostonian for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Mayor Michelle Wu said the four showed “their determination and grit in the marathon known around the world.” The post 4 residents to be honored as Fastest Bostonian for the 2025 Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘Finish the job’: Boston Marathon runner who crawled to finish reflects on race

At his first Boston Marathon, Villanova University student Matthew Nawn wanted nothing more than to finish. The post ‘Finish the job’: Boston Marathon runner who crawled to finish reflects on race appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Running for two: Meet the Boston Marathoner who announced her pregnancy at the race

Ana Yanez ran the 2025 Boston marathon at 18 weeks pregnant. The post Running for two: Meet the Boston Marathoner who announced her pregnancy at the race appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Watch: Boston doctor drops to one knee, proposes to girlfriend before finishing the Marathon

Dr. Andrew Becker, an anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and member of the Mass General Marathon Team, had plenty to celebrate this Marathon Monday. The post Watch: Boston doctor drops to one knee, proposes to girlfriend before finishing the Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago A Boston Marathon runner walked into a Back Bay restaurant. The crowd erupted in cheers.

“Usually runners don’t get that. But in Boston, the marathon is our thing.” The post A Boston Marathon runner walked into a Back Bay restaurant. The crowd erupted in cheers. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago The cheering starts long before Wellesley — or even the starting line. The marathon tradition you might not know about.

“It has so much history and so many small things that make it different and separate it. It’s amazing.” The post The cheering starts long before Wellesley — or even the starting line. The marathon tradition you might not know about. appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago With the 2025 Boston Marathon finish line in sight, he sacrificed a personal goal to help a runner in need

Videos of Brazilian runner Pedro Arieta helping a fellow runner at the 2025 Boston Marathon have received millions of views on social media. The post With the 2025 Boston Marathon finish line in sight, he sacrificed a personal goal to help a runner in need appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘Can’t put that on the air’: Celtics’ broadcaster drops accidental expletives in mid

Celtics' play-by-play announcer Drew Carter ran the Boston Marathon, stopping briefly for an entertaining mid-race interview with colleague Brian Scalabrine. The post ‘Can’t put that on the air’: Celtics’ broadcaster drops accidental expletives in mid-marathon interview appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago For Des Linden, running her final professional marathon in Boston ‘is indeed going out on top’

She is not from Boston. It just seems like she is, in so many ways. The post For Des Linden, running her final professional marathon in Boston ‘is indeed going out on top’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Special Olympics athlete Thomas Cantara inches closer to Six Star Medal after 7th Boston Marathon

"There's just something about it that just wants me to keep coming back to run a better time.” The post Special Olympics athlete Thomas Cantara inches closer to Six Star Medal after 7th Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Photos: This visually impaired athlete just ran his 7th Boston Marathon

Ryan Davies finished the 26.2 mile trek in just over five hours. The post Photos: This visually impaired athlete just ran his 7th Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘The support is second to none:’ Here’s why this professional racing driver ran the Boston Marathon

Ryan Briscoe ran the 2025 Boston Marathon. The post ‘The support is second to none:’ Here’s why this professional racing driver ran the Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share their most memorable moment

"Mile 4 my mom gave me Moroccan tea. I needed the caffeine and that’s what I like," said Adam Elyounssi. The post Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share their most memorable moment appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share what they’re doing after the race

"I’m going to eat a chocolate cake." The post Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share what they’re doing after the race appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share their favorite part of the course

"I got tears in my eyes during the first few miles when it opened up and I saw all the people," said Joshua Meier. The post Boston Marathon 2025: Runners share their favorite part of the course appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago An early game at Fenway didn’t faze Walker Buehler ahead of best Red Sox start

"Obviously an important day for the city, and one that we need to win — and we're supposed to win on this day." The post An early game at Fenway didn’t faze Walker Buehler ahead of best Red Sox start appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shared his advice at the Boston Marathon finish line

“Wishing all of you the very best of luck when you’re passing this amazing line,” Ramsay said on Instagram. The post Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay shared his advice at the Boston Marathon finish line appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘Just do it for the ‘gram’: Influencer films himself ‘winning the start’ of Boston Marathon

“Since I'm already here, why not do something a bit unconventional,” Marc Tortell, 27, said. He shared a video of himself sprinting ahead in Hopkinton. The post ‘Just do it for the ‘gram’: Influencer films himself ‘winning the start’ of Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Boston Marathon 2025 photos: 26 moments of Marathon Monday glory, heartbreak, and perseverance

Tens of thousands of athletes crossed one of the most storied finish lines in marathoning Monday in the 129th running of the Boston Marathon. The post Boston Marathon 2025 photos: 26 moments of Marathon Monday glory, heartbreak, and perseverance appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago ‘Bachelor’ star Matt James was ‘cooked’ in final mile of 2025 Boston Marathon

"My legs were cooked," said 'Bachelor' star Matt James at the 2025 Boston Marathon finish line. "I came out way too fast." The post ‘Bachelor’ star Matt James was ‘cooked’ in final mile of 2025 Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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