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Boston Marathon Set for Monday With Deep Elite Field and Fast Conditions

Authorities report no specific threats despite heightened vigilance.

Overview

  • The 130th running begins in Hopkinton on Monday, with wheelchair starts at 9:06 a.m. ET and six open waves through 11:21 a.m.
  • Defending champions Sharon Lokedi and John Korir return to a field billed as Boston’s fastest, with cool temperatures and a tailwind forecast to aid quick times.
  • FBI officials cite a heightened threat environment tied to the war in Iran, yet they say there are no specific or credible threats to the race and urge fans to travel light.
  • Organizers expect more than 30,000 runners from nearly 130 countries and estimate hundreds of thousands of spectators along the course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.
  • Viewers can watch live on ESPN2 nationally and WCVB locally, with additional streaming on ESPN+.