Boston Marathon News
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Shalane Flanagan Hopes To Run 6 World Marathon Majors In 42 DaysRunning legend Shalane Flanagan is coming out of retirement, and she's doing so in grand fashion.
Boston Marathon Participants Will Have To Provide Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test, B.A.A. AnnouncesEntrants in the 125th Boston Marathon will need to either provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the fall race, the Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday.
Two-Time Champ Lelisa Desisa Will Compete In The Boston Marathon This OctoberA two-time winner of the Boston Marathon will be back this October.
B.A.A. Announces Participants In John Hancock Professional Athlete Team For Boston MarathonThe Boston Athletic Association announced on Wednesday that more than 140 athletes will participate in the 125th Boston Marathon on Oct. 11.
Des Linden, Yuki Kawauchi Among 13 Champions Returning For Historic 125th Boston MarathonA baker's dozen of defending champs will be racing in October's Boston Marathon, which will make history as the first Abbott World Marathon Major event to offer
equal $50,000 course record bonuses across open and wheelchair divisions.
Field Size Of Boston Marathon Won't Change After Mass. Reopening AnnouncementBoston Athletic Association President CEO Tom Grilk says it would be a lot to ask cities and towns along the marathon route to restart the planning process.
Hopkinton To Name Street After Boston Marathon Legends Dick And Rick HoytHopkinton will name a street after Boston Marathon legends Dick and Rick Hoyt.
'A Thrill To Be Back,' Des Linden To Run 2021 Boston Marathon In OctoberDes Linden, the 2018 Boston Marathon champion, will be back to run the race when it's expected to return this fall.
Boston Marathon 2021 Registration Begins Tuesday For October 11 Return Of RaceRegistration for the 125th Boston Marathon will begin online Tuesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. It will last all week until Friday at 5 p.m.
'We're Surviving,' Business Owners On Boston Marathon Route Optimistic For October RaceBusiness owners along the Boston Marathon route are cautiously optimistic for the return of the race this fall.
Former Boston Marathon Winner Des Linden Drops In On Virtual RunnersRunners are doing their socially distanced 5K virtually this year due to the pandemic.
Runner Resources
Boston Marathon Participants Will Have To Provide Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test, B.A.A. AnnouncesEntrants in the 125th Boston Marathon will need to either provide proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to participate in the fall race, the Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday.
Boston Marathon Adds COVID-19 Fee, Precautions For Runners, No Athletes' VillageThe Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
Boston Marathon: Mile-By-Mile Runners' GuideThere 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.
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.
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.
Spectator Resources
Watch The Boston Marathon Live, October 11, On CBSBoston.com & WBZ-TV
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.