20 h. ago The toughest miles of the Boston Marathon course, according to runners

Heartbreak Hill gets a lot of attention, but it might not be the biggest challenge. The post The toughest miles of the Boston Marathon course, according to runners appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago The story of Clovis Bourdelais: The marathoner who smoked cigars

Bourdelais survived being a World War I POW, returning to eventually run the Boston Marathon in five separate decades. He wore bib No. 13 as a testament to his embrace of the unusual. The post The story of Clovis Bourdelais: The marathoner who smoked cigars appeared first on Boston.com.

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37 h. ago 2025 Boston Marathon: Who are the top American runners to watch on Monday?

Some of the top runners to watch for on Boylston Street include Keira D’Amato, Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Des Linden.  The post 2025 Boston Marathon: Who are the top American runners to watch on Monday? appeared first on Boston.com.

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43 h. ago 2025 Boston Marathon live tracking: How to follow your favorite runner

Marathon watchers can track runners in real-time. The post 2025 Boston Marathon live tracking: How to follow your favorite runner appeared first on Boston.com.

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44 h. ago She’s running the Boston Marathon to push limits and give back

"Each mile I run will help grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses." The post She’s running the Boston Marathon to push limits and give back appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago She’s running her first Boston Marathon for the Children’s Museum

"As a veterinarian and mom of three boys, I love that the Children’s Museum offers so many play and enrichment opportunities to spark kids’ interest in learning and to make learning fun." The post She’s running her first Boston Marathon for the Children’s Museum appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago NBC Sports Boston’s Drew Carter had an idea at the Celtics’ parade — and he’s running with it

The Celtics’ play-by-play man is running the Boston Marathon to benefit the Shamrock Foundation. The post NBC Sports Boston’s Drew Carter had an idea at the Celtics’ parade — and he’s running with it appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago He’s running Boston ‘to take action for the next generation’

Daniel Ayane is running the 2025 Boston Marathon for Goodwill. The post He’s running Boston ‘to take action for the next generation’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago This nurse is running Boston for her son and best friend’s daughter

Rachael Randall is running with the Boston Children's Hospital Miles for Miracles team. The post This nurse is running Boston for her son and best friend’s daughter appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago He’s running his 36th marathon to support those with visual impairments

This will also be Tony Ong's 19th Boston Marathon and third running for Team With A Vision. The post He’s running his 36th marathon to support those with visual impairments appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 d. ago Running Boston has ‘always been a dream’ for this Wisconsin teacher

Maria Sabourin is running with Team Good Sports. The post Running Boston has ‘always been a dream’ for this Wisconsin teacher appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago Despite Trump backing, Sununu says ‘no thanks’ to Senate run

Sununu revealed his decision Tuesday, saying “it’s just not right” for him and his family to seek the seat being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen. The post Despite Trump backing, Sununu says ‘no thanks’ to Senate run appeared first on Boston.com.

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7 d. ago This NU student is running Boston with her dad who developed a life

"My dad developed Gleevec, a life-saving medication that has changed more than a million lives." The post This NU student is running Boston with her dad who developed a life-saving medication appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 d. ago Keira D’Amato, marathoning’s unlikely star, leads a stacked Boston field of American women

"If not for the Boston Marathon and the stories of the Boston Marathon, I may have never even attempted to run a marathon." The post Keira D’Amato, marathoning’s unlikely star, leads a stacked Boston field of American women appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Running the Boston Marathon symbolizes ‘everything we have overcome’

Rachel Doucette is running the Boston Marathon for the Brigham Stepping Strong Team and her fiancé, a disabled Coast Guard veteran. The post Running the Boston Marathon symbolizes ‘everything we have overcome’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago After years on the mend, Trevor Story finally returns to Opening Day at Fenway with a bang

"I feel like a kid out there — I get to do it with a lot of brothers that I love here. It’s exciting." The post After years on the mend, Trevor Story finally returns to Opening Day at Fenway with a bang appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago This local chef is running his fourth Boston Marathon for pediatric cancer

Robert Sisca, culinary director/partner for Himmel Hospitality Group, is running for Massachusetts General Hospital. The post This local chef is running his fourth Boston Marathon for pediatric cancer appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago He’s running Boston with an artificial heart valve: ‘I just want to inspire’

"I just want to inspire other people to break barriers and prove anything is possible," Edward Barnes said. The post He’s running Boston with an artificial heart valve: ‘I just want to inspire’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago This couple is running the Boston Marathon for survivors of ‘life

"When the miles get tough, we’ll think of Spaulding's patients...that will be all the motivation we need to keep going." The post This couple is running the Boston Marathon for survivors of ‘life-altering accidents’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago She’s running Boston for her uncle who ‘would be at the finish line’

Briannon Collins is running for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The post She’s running Boston for her uncle who ‘would be at the finish line’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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