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How is the Boston Marathon field selected? Time standards, bibs and qualifiers explained
To compete in this year’s Boston Marathon, you had to produce a qualifying time between Sept. 1, 2023 and Sept. 13, 2024.
Which celebrities are participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon?
Among the field of 30,000 athletes competing in Monday’s Boston Marathon are some familiar names, including local sports ...
Why Is It Called Heartbreak Hill? Explaining the Most Challenging Part of the Boston Marathon
While the Boston Marathon is already a grueling and challenging race, most competitors agree that the around mile 20, things get exceptionally difficult. They ...
At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching 'broad set' of potential targets
At this year's Boston Marathon, law enforcement officials will be watching "a broad set of potential soft targets for an ...
Boston Marathon 2025 Route, Course Map, Times, Road Closures and Event Details
Road closures for the marathon and for the Patriots' Day Parade on Monday, April 21 will be extensive. The City of Boston ...