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Boston Finalizes Plans for 130th Marathon as Officials Outline Security

Officials report a coordinated security plan with no specific or credible threats to the race.

Pedestrians in front of the Boston Marathon finish line on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Zdeno Chara crosses the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon in 2023.
Denise and Bill Richard walk past a Boston Marathon photo mural on a Boylston Street building.

Overview

  • At Friday's public safety briefing, state, local, and federal leaders detailed race‑day coordination and said the FBI has no specific or credible threats, urging spectators to travel light and avoid drones.
  • The weekend opens with the Marathon Expo at 10 a.m. and Fan Fest at 3 p.m. Friday, followed by the B.A.A. 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday in Back Bay.
  • Organizers expect more than 30,000 runners from all 50 states and nearly 130 countries, supported by 10,000 volunteers, 24 hydration posts, 26 medical stations, and more than 14 miles of barricades.
  • Staggered starts begin at 9:06 a.m. ET Monday in Hopkinton, and viewers can watch on ESPN nationally or on WCVB in New England.
  • The week also includes remembrance, as One Boston Day on Wednesday brought a wreath‑laying and a moment of silence at the Boylston Street memorials.