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Cheer On Ocean City Runners In 2024 Boston Marathon

Here's how and when you can watch live to root for local runners competing in the 2024 Boston Marathon.

Root for these local runners in the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Root for these local runners in the 2024 Boston Marathon. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The 2024 Boston Marathon is Monday, and several local runners will be participating.

The Boston Marathon takes place each year on Patriots' Day - April 15 this year - a Massachusetts holiday commemorating the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War.

Here's the list of Ocean City runners.

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  • Jamie Brandenburger, 27: Bib 14398, Wave 2, Corral 7
  • Tom Ferzetti, 49: Bib 8722, Wave 2, Corral 1
  • Jessica Rosetti, 42: Bib 8344, Wave 2, Corral 1
  • Lauren Sichel, 24: Bib 26082 Wave 4, Corral 3

There are several ways to track participants on race day:

  • Download the Boston Athletic Association's racing app, which is free on iPhone and Android devices.
  • Follow along on the B.A.A. website, which will change April 15 to allow people to track runners on race day.

Here's the schedule of starts:

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  • 9:02 a.m.: wheelchair division, men
  • 9:05 a.m.: wheelchair division, women
  • 9:30 a.m.: handcycle and duo participants
  • 9:37 a.m.: professional men
  • 9:47 a.m.: professional women
  • 9:50 a.m. para-athletics divisions
  • 10 a.m.: Wave 1
  • 10:25 a.m.: Wave 2
  • 10:50 a.m.: Wave 3
  • 11:15 a.m.: Wave 4

How to Watch:

  • ESPN2 will broadcast the 128th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take place on Monday, April 15, on its flagship channel from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
  • For more information, visit www.espn.com

This article contains additional reporting by Patch's Alexis Tarrazi.

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