The Boston Marathon is back on April 21 for its 129th annual competition. As always, the race will be held on Patriots’ Day.
The 26.2-mile race is one of the biggest events for runners and fans from across the nation, but it is a particular source of pride for the Boston community. The race will begin at 9 a.m. ET and take a route through the heart of the city, starting in Hopkinton and ending on Boylston Street.
The day will also feature an 11:10 a.m. first pitch at Fenway Park, with the Red Sox donning their yellow-and-blue City Connect jerseys as they face the White Sox.
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The 2024 Boston Marathon winners were Sisay Lemma (professional men), Hellen Obiri (professional women), Marcel Hug (men’s wheelchair), Eden Rainbow-Cooper (women’s wheelchair), Zachary Stinson (men’s handcycles), and Alicia Dana (women’s handcycles).
The Sporting News is tracking the results of all eight divisions of the 2025 Boston Marathon, with the top five finishers in each.
Boston Marathon start times 2025
| Event | Time (ET) |
| Men’s wheelchair | 9:06 a.m. |
| Women’s wheelchair | 9:09 a.m. |
| Handcycles and duos | 9:30 a.m. |
| Professional men | 9:37 a.m. |
| Professional women | 9:47 a.m. |
| Para Athletics | 9:50 a.m. |
| Wave 1 | 10 a.m. |
| Wave 2 | 10:25 a.m. |
| Wave… |
