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The 127th Boston Marathon

A decade after the bombings, the Boston Marathon continues running

Alysa Suleiman April 20, 2023
Over 30,000 runners raced the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the finish line on Boylston Street in the 127th Boston Marathon on Monday, one decade after the bombings that killed three and injured hundreds near the finish line. 
The women's first wave starts the marathon in Hopkinton. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Upsets abundant amidst rainy weather in 122nd Boston Marathon

Nicole Havens April 17, 2018
Despite the 38 degree rainy weather and a headwind of 10 miles per hour on Monday, 30,087 participants — runners, wheelchairs and hand cyclists — were signed up to participate in the 122nd Boston Marathon.
Men’s division winner Lemi Berhanu Hayle, of Ethiopia, finished the 2016 Boston Marathon at an impressive 2:12:45. PHOTO BY KELSEY CRONIN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Ethiopian runners dominate Boston Marathon’s men and women elite fields

Nick Neville April 19, 2016

Two Ethiopian runners were crowned champions of the 2016 Boston Marathon on Monday. With approximately 30,000 participants — the third largest number in the marathon’s history — running the 26.2-mile...

Desisa wins second Marathon title, Rotich edges out competitors

Desisa wins second Marathon title, Rotich edges out competitors

Nick Frazier April 21, 2015

The 119th edition of the Boston Marathon took place Monday, as over 30,000 people took part in the world’s longest-running marathon, which began in Hopkinton and ended in the middle of Boston. Thousands...

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