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Boston Marathon Live Updates: Latest News, Results From 2026 Men's, Women's Races
TL;DR
The 2026 Boston Marathon marks its 130th edition, featuring thousands of runners across various divisions, including wheelchair and open categories for both men and women.
Key points
- 2026 marks the 130th Boston Marathon
- Thousands of runners will participate
- Multiple divisions include wheelchair and open categories
- Men's and women's races are featured
Boston Marathon 2026
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This year will mark the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon, an event that has provided plenty of great moments throughout its history.
Thousands of runners will look to complete the 26.2-mile race, but only a select few will compete for titles. The Boston Marathon will feature multiple divisions, including wheelchair and open groups for men and women.
Follow along right here for the latest updates from the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Live updates, latest news, results from 2026 Boston Marathon
This section will be updated when the 2026 Boston Marathon begins on Monday, April 20.
How to watch Boston Marathon 2026: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: WCVB (local) | ESPN2 (national)
- Live stream:fubo
The 2026 Boston Marathon will air locally on WCVB (coverage from 4 a.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET) and nationally on ESPN2 (coverage from 9 a.m. ET to 12:30 p.m. ET). The race will also be available to stream on fubo.
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Boston Marathon start time 2026
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Time: 9:06 a.m. ET
The 2026 Boston Marathon will start at 9:06 a.m. ET on Monday, April 20, with the men's wheelchair division. Other divisions will follow with all runners expected to be across the starting line by 11:30 a.m. ET.
Boston Marathon schedule 2026
| Division | Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| Wheelchair Men | 9:06 a.m. |
| Wheelchair Women | 9:09 a.m. |
| Handcycles/Duos | 9:30 a.m. |
| Pro Men | 9:37 a.m. |
| Pro Women | 9:47 a.m. |
| Para Athletics Division | 9:50 a.m. |
| Wave 1 | 10 a.m. |
| Wave 2 | 10:15 a.m. |
| Wave 3 | 10:28 a.m. |
| Wave 4 | 10:41 a.m. |
| Wave 5 | 11:01 a.m. |
| Wave 6 | 11:21 a.m. |
Boston Marathon course map 2026
The 2026 Boston Marathon will start in the town of Hopkinton, Mass., and it will conclude near the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.
Boston Marathon course 2026
Boston Athletic Association
List of Boston Marathon winners by year
Men's Open Division
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | John Korir | Kenya | 2:04:45 |
| 2024 | Sisay Lemma | Ethiopia | 2:06:17 |
| 2023 | Evans Chebet | Kenya | 2:05:54 |
| 2022 | Evans Chebet | Kenya | 2:06:51 |
| 2021 | Benson Kipruto | Kenya | 2:09:51 |
Women's Open Division
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | Sharon Lokedi | Kenya | 2:17:22 |
| 2024 | Hellen Obiri | Kenya | 2:22:37 |
| 2023 | Hellen Obiri | Kenya | 2:21:38 |
| 2022 | Peres Jepchirchir | Kenya | 2:21:01 |
| 2021 | Edna Kiplagat | Kenya | 2:25:09 |
Q&A
What are the key details of the 2026 Boston Marathon?
The 2026 Boston Marathon is the 130th edition of the race, featuring multiple divisions including wheelchair and open categories for men and women.
How many runners are expected to participate in the 2026 Boston Marathon?
Thousands of runners are expected to participate in the 2026 Boston Marathon.
What divisions are included in the 2026 Boston Marathon?
The 2026 Boston Marathon includes wheelchair and open divisions for both men and women.
When will the 2026 Boston Marathon take place?
The specific date for the 2026 Boston Marathon has not been provided, but it typically occurs in April.
