4 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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7 h. ago Here’s why the Boston Marathon is worth traveling for, according to Forbes Travel Guide

The race takes place April 21. The post Here’s why the Boston Marathon is worth traveling for, according to Forbes Travel Guide appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago How’s the weather looking for Marathon Monday? Here’s the very early forecast.

"For Marathon Monday, we should be up around 60 degrees. That's nice for runners. Maybe a little bit actually on the warm side, but the relative humidity should be generally low. Great for spectators on Marathon Monday as well." The post How’s the weather looking for Marathon Monday? Here’s the very early forecast. appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago This visually impaired athlete is running for ‘people who were dealt a bad hand in life’

"Team with a Vision grants me the opportunity to hopefully inspire others despite circumstances." The post This visually impaired athlete is running for ‘people who were dealt a bad hand in life’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago Looking for the best race to qualify for the Boston Marathon? A downhill marathon might be right for you.

Competitors needed to run 6 minutes, 51 seconds faster than the nominal qualifying time for their age group to earn a bib. The post Looking for the best race to qualify for the Boston Marathon? A downhill marathon might be right for you. appeared first on Boston.com.

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10 h. ago As the Boston Marathon approaches, the BAA High Performance Team has a little home

“There’s been a lot of superstars of our sport that have come to Boston and have learned the hard way that they weren’t prepared enough.” The post As the Boston Marathon approaches, the BAA High Performance Team has a little home-course advantage appeared first on Boston.com.

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13 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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21 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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27 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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28 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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28 h. ago Tell us: What is the most Boston thing about the Boston Marathon?

What makes the race so quintessentially Boston? The post Tell us: What is the most Boston thing about the Boston Marathon? appeared first on Boston.com.

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31 h. ago Boston Marathon 2025: Where to eat and drink along the route

Restaurants and bars along the Boston Marathon route are serving coffee and pastries, smash burgers, and pasta on Marathon Monday. The post Boston Marathon 2025: Where to eat and drink along the route appeared first on Boston.com.

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39 h. ago The best things to do Marathon weekend, according to a hotel concierge

Seaport Hotel's Chef Concierge Danny Vargas shares his best recommendations for the biggest weekend in Boston. The post The best things to do Marathon weekend, according to a hotel concierge appeared first on Boston.com.

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39 h. ago Prize purse: What are the winnings for this year’s Boston Marathon?

A grand total of more than $1 million will be awarded to winners in the open, wheelchair, and masters divisions this year. The post Prize purse: What are the winnings for this year’s Boston Marathon? appeared first on Boston.com.

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51 h. ago The time to beat: Here are the qualifying times for the 2025 Boston Marathon

Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is more competitive than ever, with the BAA receiving a record 36,000 applications for the 2025 race. The post The time to beat: Here are the qualifying times for the 2025 Boston Marathon appeared first on Boston.com.

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57 h. 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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57 h. ago She’s running to support the Reggie Lewis Center and the Roxbury community

"With our donations we are aiding in a shared mission with the Reggie, raising money to offer accessible health and wellness programming to the greater Roxbury community." The post She’s running to support the Reggie Lewis Center and the Roxbury community appeared first on Boston.com.

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58 h. ago This Jamaica Plain husband is running to ‘fund the next generation of treatment’

"My wife—a young, healthy, non-smoker—underwent lung surgery to remove a concerning nodule. The shocking diagnosis that followed revealed she had a rare form of lung cancer." The post This Jamaica Plain husband is running to ‘fund the next generation of treatment’ 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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4 d. ago On your mark, get set: Here are this year’s Boston Marathon start times

Groups of athletes will be setting off between 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., with runners expected to finish all throughout the day. The post On your mark, get set: Here are this year’s Boston Marathon start times appeared first on Boston.com.

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