Live updates: 2025 Boston Marathon draws 30,000 runners from around the world
The 129th Boston Marathon unfolded today, April 21, 2025, drawing over 30,000 runners from around the globe to the storied 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. This year's race coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, featuring a reenactment of Paul Revere’s midnight ride and patriotic decorations along the route. AP News
🏁 Race Highlights
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Elite Competitors: Defending champions Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) and Hellen Obiri (Kenya) returned to defend their titles. Obiri aimed to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Boston Marathons. AP News
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Wheelchair Division: The race marked the 50th anniversary of the official wheelchair division. Last year's champions Marcel Hug and Eden Rainbow-Cooper competed again, with the wheelchair races starting at 9:06 a.m. CBS News
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Grand Marshal: Bill Rodgers, a four-time Boston Marathon winner, served as the grand marshal, commemorating 50 years since his first victory in 1975. CBS News
🌤️ Weather Conditions
Runners experienced favorable weather, with temperatures around 49°F (9°C) at the start and reaching a high of 58°F (15°C) under mostly sunny skies.
📺 How to Watch
For those who missed the live broadcast, replays and highlights are available on ESPN2 and Boston’s WCVB Channel 5. Additionally, streaming options include ESPN Plus, Sling TV, DirecTV, and FuboTV. Business Insider
For detailed results and to track individual runners, the Boston Athletic Association’s official website provides comprehensive information.
If you're interested in specific race outcomes or stories from the event, feel free to ask!
