Boston Marathon

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Apr 20, 2026 - Monday

Marathon

Race Report

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2016 Boston Marathon Race Report

Race Report

This is a race report I have been waiting a long time to write.

2017 Boston Marathon Race Report

Race Report

The Boston Park Plaza actually have staff lined up clapping for the runners as they enter the lobby.

2017 Boston Marathon Race Report

Race Report

Missing a running goal is like a breakup: in the immediate aftermath, you want to do everything you can to repair the issue...

2017 Boston Marathon Recap

Race Report

We decided that we were going to celebrate each and every mile, so whenever we passed a mile marker (and even some of the kilometer markers) we let out a hoot and a holler!

2018 Boston Marathon Race Recap

Race Report

This section continued to be very rolling, with lots of short up- and downhills. None of them are very steep or very long, but if you're not used to constantly rolling terrain, I would definitely make sure you train for it.

Race Report: THE BOSTON FRICKIN' MARATHON 2018

Race Report

We don’t train so it all goes easily; we train to be laughing at the top of our lungs when the shit hits the fan at Mach 2.

The Wet and Wild 2018 Boston Marathon

Race Report

From the exhilarating expo, to exploring the streets of Boston, to the ultimate test of endurance on race day, this weekend was truly unforgettable.

Boston Marathon 2024 RECAP

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Race Information

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification).

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Race Facts

Race Size: 10,000+

Elevation: Some Hills

Course Type: Road

Boston Qualifier: Yes

Kids Run: No

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