3 Islanders to Run Boston Marathon

They run for all sorts of reasons: in memory of a loved one, to raise money for a cause ... and just to say, "I did it."

The 117th annual Boston Marathon takes place Monday, taking runners through the course that threads from the Hopkinton starting line to Boston.

As it states on the official website, "the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association manages this American classic, which is sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification)."

So who's running from Martha's Vineyard? As posted on the Boston Marathon site:

• Laurence R. Johnson, 61, Vineyard Haven
• Marylee Schroeder, 48, West Tisbury
• Paul Vertefeuille, 48, Vineyard Haven

Two years ago, 10 Islanders were registered to run the famous race.

Have you ever run, or attended, the Boston Marathon? Tell us in the comments.

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Originally posted March 27