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Boston Marathon 2016: Everything You Need to Know
Start times, weather, broadcast information, runner profiles, security, fun facts, commuter schedules, traffic restrictions, and more!
The 120th running of the Boston Marathon kicks off Monday morning. Here's your guide to one of the country's great sporting events and one of most famous races in the world.
Where can I see live updates posting results and winners?
Patch is providing updates as they come, including an early photo finish and a defending champion unexpectedly dropping out.
Where can I watch and listen to the Boston Marathon?
The Marathon will be broadcast locally and nationally on television, streamed live over the internet, and can be heard on the radio. If you miss the race, there will be highlight shows.
What will security look like?
"The changes are things that people are not going to be aware of," Kurt Schwartz, director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, said. There is no credible threat, Mayor Marty Walsh said.
When did the Boston Marathon start?
The Boston Marathon has several groups of participants taking off from the Hopkinton start line at different times throughout Monday morning. The first group took off just before 9 a.m.
What will the weather be?
Monday's weather should be perfect, unless you plan on running 26.2 miles.
- Visit your local Patch to see runners from your area.
What will the commuter rail schedule be like?
The MBTA Commuter Rail will operate on an adjusted schedule this weekend, with added rules and restrictions to accommodate marathon crowds. Think twice before bringing your bikes.
What about the rest of the MBTA?
With an influx of crowds anticipated due to the Boston Marathon, the MBTA schedule today will not be that of a normal Monday.
What are the traffic and parking restrictions?
There are a number of road closures and parking restrictions in
Are those girls at Wellesley College still at it?
You bet.
By the numbers:
Ever wonder how much time you have to finish the race, how many 'marathon crashers' run, the economic impact of the Marathon, or any number of other fun facts?
Profiles:
- After years of applying, Lauren Flateland will finally run her first Boston Marathon.
- Howard Weinstein is running for the 25th time - and for a terrific cause.
- Sandra Gittlen will once again be running for unwanted and stray animals.
- Four years ago, Scott Zobak couldn't run three miles. Now he'll be running his third Boston Marathon.
- Laura Lux, the nurse who took care of some of the most critically injured during the bombings.
- Alison Cosgrove, a teacher, is running for the first time to support homeless women.
Photo by Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
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