Boston Marathon 2018 Results, Leaderboard, More

BOSTON, MA — As runners take their mark for the 2018 Boston Marathon, hundreds of thousands of spectators will be mobilizing to watch and cheer, near and far. The 26.2-mile course will be where perseverance, strength, and the human spirit will be on full display Patriots Day.

Monday will be the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon, making it the oldest consecutively held marathon in the country. It's the fifth anniversary of the 2013 bombings which killed three and injured more than 200.

Check out below if you're looking for the start times, how to track a runner from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, and everything you need to know about this year's running of the Marathon. And make sure check out our page where we'll be adding live results as they come in.

One way to keep up with everything is to subscribe to your local Patch for alerts and updates or the Boston Patch for more Marathon news. And to look back on last year's race, view our coverage at the bottom.

What time does the Boston Marathon start?

The race is Monday, April 16 (Patriots Day). It starts at different times for different divisions, and the earlier races will start 10 minutes earlier this year than last in what appears an effort to separate the women's push rim wheelchair division from the men's.

Mobility Impaired - 8:40 a.m.
Men's Push Rim Wheelchair - 9:02 a.m.
Women's Push Rim Wheelchair - 9:04 a.m.
Handcycles and Duos - 9:25 a.m.
Elite Women - 9:32 a.m.
Elite Men & Wave One - 10:00 a.m.
Wave Two - 10:25 a.m.
Wave Three - 10:50 a.m.
Wave Four - 11:15 a.m.

Where can I watch the Boston Marathon?

Live local Marathon coverage can be seen on WBZ-TV or on the CBS local stream online. There are a couple of ways to catch it on your mobile device or on television. Check out our handy guide to live stream and watch here.

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How can I get to the Boston Marathon?

Well you could drive, but there are going to be tons of morning street closures and heavy traffic. Below is the full scoop on which MBTA stops get you closest to the Finish Line, and you can see what parking garages are nearby. And here's a map of where you could get off on the commuter rail and Green Line to view different areas of the Marathon route.

Can I track my favorite runner?

Sure can. Check out this story on how to get updates three different ways.

When is the best time to see the runners?

It depends on where you are. Here's an approximate guide from the BAA.

Start, Main St., Hopkinton

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:02 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:04 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 9:32 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:00 a.m.

5K, Rt. 135, Ashland

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:11 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:13 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 9:49 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:15 a.m.

10K, Rt. 135, Framingham

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:21 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:25 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:06 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:30 a.m.

15K, Rt. 135, Natick

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:32 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:37 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:22 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:46 a.m.

20K, Rt. 135, Wellesley

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:42 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:49 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:39 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:01 a.m.

Half, Rt. 135, Wellesley

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:47 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:51 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:42 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:04 a.m.

25K, Rt. 16, Wellesley

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:52 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:01 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:57 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:16 a.m.

30K, Comm Ave, Newton

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:02 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:13 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:14 a.m.
• LEAD MEN: 11:31 a.m.

*35K, Beacon St., Boston* <--- This is new!

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:12 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:25 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:31 a.m.
• LEAD MEN: 11:47 a.m

40K, Beacon St., Boston

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:21 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:36 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:48 a.m.
• LEAD MEN: 12:02 p.m.

Finish, Boylston St., Boston

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:36 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:42 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:56 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 12:08 p.m.

Where can I grab a bite to eat?

Here are a dozen spots to eat in Brookline if you need some inspiration.

Fun Marathon Facts by the Numbers:(courtesy of WalletHub):

• 5 hours, 25 minutes - The longest amount of time you can take to finish the race (and still get an official time).
• 35,000 - How many gallons of water is available to runners.
• 95 - The number of countries represented in the race.
• 36 - The number of American 18 year olds running the 2018 Marathon.
• 410 - How many people qualified due to completing 10+ consecutive Boston Marathons.
• 9,500 Volunteers
• 18.9 million - Amount of dollars paid by John Hancock since prize money was introduced in 1986.
• 500,000 - About how many spectator line the street to watch the Marathon.
• 11:05 - The time the Red Sox start their only morning game of the season, just a short walk away from the finish line.
• 3,500 - Number of law enforcement and military personnel posted along the route.
• 1897 - The year of the first Boston Marathon.
• 1966 - The year the first woman ran the Boston Marathon (and it blew some minds). Roberta Louise "Bobbi" Gibb is now recognized as the first, running it before it was even permitted. She ran again in '67, and '68.
• 1967 - The year Kathryn Switzer ran it with an official runner and race bib.
• 1972 - The first year women were allowed to run.

As we await the results of Monday's marathon, catch up on our coverage of last year's

Kenyan Geoffrey Kirui pulled away late from American Galen Rupp to win the men's elite race early, finishing in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 37 seconds. Kirui's countrywoman Edna Kiplagat won the women's elite race in. Kiplagat finished in an unofficial time of 2:21:53. Both were running Boston for the first time.

The men's and women's wheelchair races were swept by Switzlerand in record-setting fashion. Marcel Hug won down the Boylston Street stretch for his third straight victory, while Manuela Schar was the first to cross the finish line this year. For more on that: check out our results page.

And what happened in 2016? Check it out:

• The Race: Winners and results
• The Bonds: Supporters form international friendships
• The Peace: Zero arrests, but don't expect any less security
• The Hurt: Over 2,200 injured, nearly 60 hospitalizations
• The Girls: Video: Lots of support from the famous 'Scream Tunnel'
• The Star: In cop uniform, Mark Wahlberg filmed 'Patriots' Day' at finish line

One way to keep up with everything is to subscribe to your local Patch for alerts and updates or the Boston Patch for more Marathon news. Another way is check out our viewer's guide below. We'll be constantly updating with information and links.

Photo at the top by Jenna Fisher/Patch