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The 130th Boston Marathon takes place on Patriots' Day with over 30,000 runners participating. Cool weather and a tailwind are expected as they race the 26.2 miles to the finish line in Copley Square, Boston.
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Monday marks Patriotsā Day in Massachusetts and the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. Cool weather and an expected tailwind will greet them at the starting line in Hopkinton.
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More than 30,000 runners are set to make the 26.2-mile trek to the raceās iconic finish line on Boylston Street in Bostonās Copley Square.
Organizers say the race has its strongest field ever, with seven of the top menās finishers from last year and eight women with personal bests that would have beaten the Boston course record until last year.
Reigning menās and womenās champions, John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, lead the packed field of runners.
Eight-time wheelchair champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland is going for another victory, while defending womenās wheelchair champion Susannah Scaroni is expecting a baby in August and not racing.
Follow along below for live race updates:
7 a.m.
Menās and womenās wheelchair racers are on their way to Hopkinton. They begin the Marathon at 9:06 a.m. and 9:09 a.m., respectively.
Wheelchair Pros are on their way to Hopkintonšš #BostonMarathonpic.twitter.com/O2YobGXR2q
ā Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 2026
6:45 a.m.
The racers are ready to go.
The start times for the Boston Marathon vary by wave, with the first wave typically beginning in the morning.
The reigning champions are John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both from Kenya.
More than 30,000 runners are set to participate in this year's Boston Marathon.

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Pros are ready!šš pic.twitter.com/QGEJW0sw6p
ā Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 2026
6:30 a.m.
Boston 25 Meteorologist Tucker Antico confirms a tailwind is expected to help the runners.
Chilly for spectators, not too bad for runners today!
After you've scraped the frost off your windshield, look forward to mid-upper 40s in the afternoon. A breezy west (tail) wind later on too! š¦šØ pic.twitter.com/y81yorIbhz
ā Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) April 20, 2026
6 a.m.
MassDOT reminds the public that highway ramp closures will be in place to support Marathon operations.
Today in #Boston#Newton Daytime ramp closures of I-90 EB, I-95, and Route 16. Closures will be in place Monday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support @bostonmarathon operations.
Posted detours will be in place for each closure. š¦ #Boston130pic.twitter.com/PfA5YbVXgl
ā Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) April 20, 2026
6 a.m.
Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 50Massachusetts National Guard members across the Boston Marathon start line, officially launching the worldās oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.
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