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Boston Marathon Draws Thousands of Runners Worldwide

Runners from around the globe gather in Boston for the iconic 26.2-mile race.

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.

Boston's Pioneers Run Crew Hosts 26.True Marathon for All Abilities

The volunteer-led race celebrates community, equity, and accessibility in running.

Boston Marathon Runners Excited Amid 'Heightened Threat Environment' Amid Iran War

Officials monitoring potential risks as world's most iconic marathon celebrates 130th anniversary.

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.

How to Watch the 2026 Boston Marathon on ESPN

ESPN will provide live multiplatform coverage of the 130th edition of the iconic race.

Boston Marathon Runners Mourn Longtime Friend

Veteran reporter Tim Dumas reflects on the absence of his close companion at this year's race.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hampton-Dumont Alumni Compete in Boston Marathon

Sisters Alexa Hoeltermann and Macala Donnelly qualify for prestigious race

Boston Marathon 2026 Forecast Predicts Record Cold

Runners may face unseasonably frigid conditions for the 130th running of the world's oldest marathon.

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.

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.

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.

Special Olympics Athlete Takes on Boston Marathon

Benny Langlois, a Special Olympics New Hampshire participant, is running the prestigious Boston Marathon this year.

How to Stream the 130th Boston Marathon

Very Local app to provide nationwide coverage of iconic running event

How to Stream the 130th Boston Marathon

Very Local to provide nationwide coverage of the iconic running event

130th Boston Marathon Brings New Enhancements

The iconic race returns with expanded start waves and a star-studded field of runners

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