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Boston Marathon 2024: What you need to know

Runners cross the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

BOSTON (WPRI) — Runners and spectators will flock to Boston on Monday for the 128th running of the marathon.

Roughly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries will be in Massachusetts for the race.


Here’s everything you need to know:

How to watch from home

The race will be televised on ESPN from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WCVB is also carrying the race locally, with coverage beginning at 4 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m.

When does it start?

Military March6:00 a.m.
Men’s Wheelchair9:02 a.m.
Women’s Wheelchair9:05 a.m.
Handcycles and Duos9:30 a.m.
Professional Men9:37 a.m.
Professional Women9:47 a.m.
Para Athletics Division9:50 a.m.
Wave 110:00 a.m.
Wave 210:25 a.m.
Wave 310:50 a.m.
Wave 411:15 a.m.

What is the course?

The 26.2-mile race starts in Hopkinton and goes through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Brookline, with a big finish in Copley Square.

What athletes should I watch for?

Men:

Women:

What will the weather be like?

WCVB says Monday’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures around 64 degrees.

Are there activities?

Fan Fest:

Starting Friday, this three-day event at City Hall Plaza is free and open to the public. There will be live music and interviews with past Boston Marathon champions.

The Expo:

The three-day event at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center on Boylston Street starts Friday for everyone. Runners can come here to grab their bib number, race packet, and T-shirt. There will also be an Adidas Boston Marathon store, sponsor exhibits, photo opportunities and more.

Mile 27:

This post-race party takes place Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. There will be live entertainment, concessions and a presentation of champions.