Boston Marathon News
2019 Boston Marathon Registration Opens On MondayThe Boston Athletic Association says registration for the 2019 Boston Marathon will open at 10 a.m. Monday.
Dave McGillivray Re-Enacts Fenway Park Finish Of 1978 Run Across AmericaDave McGillivray got to relive one of the greatest moments of his life at Fenway Park Thursday, marking the 40th anniversary of his "Run Across America."
Boston Marathon Raises Record $36.6 Million For CharityBoston Marathon runners raised an all-time high of $36.6 million for charities in the 2018 race.
Desi Linden Enjoying Life As A Boston Marathon ChampionIt's been a busy month for 2018 Boston Marathon winner Desi Linden.
Boston Marathon Runner Hands Out 'Gratitude Cards' During Entire RaceRunner Cindy Petrovits had a special way of thanking spectators for their support as she ran the Boston Marathon.
Zac Efron Was At The Boston Marathon Finish Line To Cheer On His BrotherActor Zac Efron was on Boylston Street to cheer on his 26-year-old brother Dylan running in the Boston Marathon.
Mary Shertenlieb Fights Off Brutal Weather, Finishes Boston MarathonCancer couldn’t stop Mary Shertenlieb and neither could a lot of rain, wind and cold weather.
'Complete Disbelief': Women's Boston Marathon Runner-Up A Previous UnknownEven with so many Americans finishing atop the leaderboard, one result popped out — a virtual unknown to the major marathon scene finishing in second place.
1968 Boston Marathon Winner Returns, Doesn't Rule Out More MarathonsAmby Burfoot, the 1968 Boston Marathon champion celebrated the 50th anniversary of his win by returning to run again Monday.
WBZ Runners Complete Boston MarathonKatie Brace, Eric Fisher and Phil Vaughn all took part in this year's Boston Marathon.
Desi Linden First American Woman To Win Boston Marathon In 33 YearsDesi Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years Monday, ending a long U.S. drought on a rain-soaked day.
Iowa Woman Completes Boston Marathon Months After Losing Home In FireAn Iowa woman called her Boston Marathon run the best three hours of her life as she completed the race two months after she lost her home and everything she owned in a fire.
Runner Resources
How To Prepare For A Wet Boston MarathonHow should runners prepare for a potentially wet, windy and chilly race? We turned to the experts for advice.
VIDEO: Boston Marathon Video Tour During The RaceIf you’ve never run the Boston Marathon, here’s a chance to see what it’s like. WBZ-TV editor Phil Vaughn ran the course during the 2012 race with a small video camera on his head.
Mile-By-Mile Guide To The Boston MarathonThere are other course guides out there, but this one was written from years of experience, complete with visual cues, crowd cues, physical cues and strategy tips.
Boston Marathon Training: Expert Advice For 1 Week OutWhile there’s nothing a runner can do at this point to add to their fitness, there are plenty of ways to undermine it.
Boston Marathon Training: Expert Advice For 2 Weeks OutThe challenge at this point is to continue to cut mileage without letting the taper cause worry and self doubt.
Boston Marathon Training: Expert Advice For 3 Weeks OutThe Boston Marathon is only three weeks away, and while the heavy-duty training is over, the taper offers challenges of its own.
Spectator Resources
Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, MBTA Changes For 2018 Boston MarathonIf you will be trying to get around Boston or the marathon course late this week or early next week, be warned.
Best Spots To Watch The Boston MarathonMore than half a million people line the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon course each Patriots’ Day, to cheer on elite athletes, loved ones, and complete strangers.
Along The Boston Marathon Route: BostonLess than four miles of the Boston Marathon actually takes place in the city of Boston.
Along The Boston Marathon Route: BrooklineWhen Boston Marathon runners enter Brookline, they know they are getting close to finishing one of the world's hardest marathons.
Along The Boston Marathon Route: NewtonNewton is home to two of the most recognized Boston Marathon landmarks – the Forever Young statue and Heartbreak Hill.
Along The Boston Marathon Route: WellesleyThe Boston Marathon winds its way through eight Massachusetts cities and towns, including Wellesley, which is the halfway point of the race.
