Boston Marathon 2017: The Best Moments

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Marathon has come and gone for the 121st time. Once again, it has reminded us why it's the premier sporting event in a region where championships regularly fall in our laps. Here are just a couple of reasons why:

Meb Remembers Martin in Final Boston

The winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon had a tribute for the young victim after his final time crossing the Boylston Street finish line.

Blindness Doesn't Stop These Runners

But how do they finish one of the world's most grueling marathons?

Local Hockey Legend Finishes with Special Partner

Bobby Carpenter joined with Marblehead's Denna Laing, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury during the 2015-16 Winter Hockey Classic.

High-Fiver Gives as Much as She Gets

It might seem simple, but it embodies the spirit of unity.

Marathon Music Maker Inspires Runners

One woman plays two songs on repeat for six hours to inspire runners headed toward the home stretch.

Today's Letter is 'I' for Inspiration

That's what Big Bird gave folks making their way through Heartbreak Hill.

First Time's a Charm

It sounds simple, but the winners of the Boston Marathon enter a very exclusive group of athletes. This time, the elite men and women were led by a couple of Boston rookies.

Team Hoyt Still Rolling Along
For some, it's not really the Boston Marathon until a a certain wheelchair-runner duo are spotted.

Plenty more special moments were captured:

Photo by Alex Newman, Patch staff