Apr. 18, 2026
Boston Marathon Draws Thousands of Runners Worldwide
Runners from around the globe gather in Boston for the iconic 26.2-mile race.
Apr. 18, 2026
Tewksbury Native Brittany Torro Motivated for First Boston Marathon
Torro is running to support The James Gang, an organization committed to inclusion opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Apr. 18, 2026
Boston's Pioneers Run Crew Hosts 26.True Marathon for All Abilities
The volunteer-led race celebrates community, equity, and accessibility in running.
Apr. 17, 2026
Boston Marathon Runners Excited Amid 'Heightened Threat Environment' Amid Iran War
Officials monitoring potential risks as world's most iconic marathon celebrates 130th anniversary.
Apr. 17, 2026
Longtime Boston Marathon Finish Line Installer Dies, But Family Carries on Tradition
Ottavio 'Peppi' Bolognese installed the iconic finish line for 26 years before his death, and his family took over the task this year.
Apr. 17, 2026
How to Watch the 2026 Boston Marathon on ESPN
ESPN will provide live multiplatform coverage of the 130th edition of the iconic race.
Apr. 17, 2026
Boston Marathon Runners Mourn Longtime Friend
Veteran reporter Tim Dumas reflects on the absence of his close companion at this year's race.
Apr. 17, 2026
Astronaut Suni Williams to 'dig deep' in 130th Boston Marathon
The former NASA astronaut and Massachusetts native is preparing to race in the iconic event.
Apr. 17, 2026
Sharon Lokedi Bets on Exclusive UA Shoe to Repeat Boston Marathon Win
The Kenyan runner collaborated with Under Armour on a hot pink colorway of the Velociti Elite 3 for her title defense.
Apr. 17, 2026
Berkley Man to Run Boston Marathon After Being Hit by Car
Bill Starz will compete in the iconic race for the first time since a 2022 accident.
Apr. 17, 2026
Minnesota Runners Gear Up for Boston Marathon Together
Moses Cooper and Mark Hulsey will cross the finish line as a team at the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Apr. 17, 2026
Hampton-Dumont Alumni Compete in Boston Marathon
Sisters Alexa Hoeltermann and Macala Donnelly qualify for prestigious race
Apr. 16, 2026
Boston Marathon 2026 Forecast Predicts Record Cold
Runners may face unseasonably frigid conditions for the 130th running of the world's oldest marathon.
Apr. 15, 2026
Boston Marathon 2026 Preview: Runners, Spectators, and Viewing Details
The 130th running of the iconic race will feature a new wave start and expanded nonbinary division.
Apr. 15, 2026
Boston Marathon Runner Raising Funds to Get Kids Into Golf
Erik Stauderman aims to complete the race in under 2:30:00 while supporting Youth on Course nonprofit.
Apr. 14, 2026
Bobbi Gibb Defied Ban to Become First Woman to Run Boston Marathon
Six decades after her historic run, Bobbi Gibb reflects on how love, not fear, pushed her to crash the all-male race.
Apr. 14, 2026
Special Olympics Athlete Takes on Boston Marathon
Benny Langlois, a Special Olympics New Hampshire participant, is running the prestigious Boston Marathon this year.
Apr. 13, 2026
How to Stream the 130th Boston Marathon
Very Local app to provide nationwide coverage of iconic running event
Apr. 13, 2026
How to Stream the 130th Boston Marathon
Very Local to provide nationwide coverage of the iconic running event
Apr. 13, 2026
130th Boston Marathon Brings New Enhancements
The iconic race returns with expanded start waves and a star-studded field of runners