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See the Gardner-area participants that will run the Boston Marathon
TL;DR
On April 20, Patriots' Day, the 130th Boston Marathon will feature 30,000 participants, including 14 runners from the Gardner area. The event combines competitive running with community support, and spectators can track runners via the B.A.A. Racing App.
Monday, April 20 is Patriots' Day, marking the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. Thirty-thousand participants will line up in Hopkinton early Monday morning to begin the challenge of completing one of the World Marathon Majors.
From runners who have achieved the qualifying time, to those raising money for one of the 193 charities involved with the event, the Boston Marathon celebrates the combination of sport and community, something that thousands of people attempt to be a part of each and every year.
Among the 30,000 individuals running this year are 14 that will be representing the Gardner area.
Here are the local participants, including their bib numbers. Be sure to cheer them on as they accomplish the impressive goal by following runners' progress throughout the course on the B.A.A. Racing App or by being one of the hundreds of thousands of spectators along the 26.2-mile course.
Runners pass the iconic "It All Starts Here" sign near the starting line of the Boston Marathon at the Team Hoyt Taper on April 11, 2026.
Barre
30916: Marc Nadeau, 54
Gardner
27677: Abby Jenkins, 44
Hubbardston
11374: Samuel Johnson, 57
31749: Gael Moncoeur, 40
26865: Carly Williams, 30
Katharine Lorraine-Mace of West Hartford, Conn., recognizes friends in the crowd during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on Waverly Street in Framingham, April 21, 2025.
Phillipston
28398: Christopher Lake, 49
28393: Tammy Lake, 54
Templeton
31173: Jonathan Miganowicz, 39
3171: Jeremy Zglobicki, 38
A pack of runners during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon at Heartbreak Hill in Newton, April 21, 2025.
Westminster
32782: Alfredo Franco, 30
17215: Sarah Phillips, 41
30547: Jessica Popik, 39
19397: Jeremy Roche, 55
Winchendon
31404: Cailte Kelley, 49
This article originally appeared on Gardner News: These Gardner-area runners will participate in the Boston Marathon
Q&A
How many participants are running in the 2026 Boston Marathon?
There are 30,000 participants registered for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Who are the local runners from the Gardner area in the Boston Marathon?
Fourteen runners from the Gardner area will be participating in this year's Boston Marathon.
What date is the Boston Marathon taking place in 2026?
The Boston Marathon is scheduled for April 20, 2026, which is Patriots' Day.
