Track your Favorite Boston Marathon Runners with AT&T's Athlete Alert Service

The Boston Marathon is just one week away, and it’s time to make sure you’re signed up to track your favorite runners!

Marathon fans can take advantage of the AT&T Athlete Alert service three different ways:

· Social media: Sign up using your Facebook account for social media updates or by entering an email address for email updates.

· Text Messages: Simply text RUNNER to 234567 and submit your favorite runners’ bib numbers. You’ll receive up to 8 texts per bib number.

· Onsite: If you prefer to register in person, representatives will be available in the Bib Number Pick-Up area at the John Hancock Sports & fitness Expo on Friday, April 15.

Updates will be sent to registered AT&T Athlete Alert users at the following checkpoints: 10K, Half-Marathon, 30K, 35K, 40K and Finish.

Learn more on the Boston Athletic Association website by clicking here: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/att-athlete-alerts.aspx