This article is part of Outside Run’s complete 2023 Boston Marathon race coverage.
After the rain and clouds cleared on April 17, in Boston, the 127th running of the Boston Marathon was hailed by many participants, spectators, and observers as one of the best ever. Not only did it produce two of the most memorable professional races in history, it also honored the victims, survivors, and first responders of the horrific 2013 terrorist bombing incidents. But it wasn’t all sunshine and roses, after a disturbing yet-unresolved incident between race supporters and police emerged during the latter half of the race.
Here are 10 key stories that are resonating in the days after the race.
1. The Policing of the Pioneers Run Club Cheer Squad
Immediately after the race, social media exploded with angst and displeasure about how police surrounded a run support crew near the 21-mile mark adjacent to Heartbreak Hill. The Massachusetts-based Pioneers Run Crew has been supporting runners from that spot with spirited, high-energy enthusiasm for the past five years. This year, the group was…
