Boston Marathon hopefuls will get a second chance at glory to run the world’s most prestigious 26.2-mile race under a random selection for applicants whose qualifying time is slower than the cutoff. The Boston Athletic Association is opening up 1,

For thousands of runners who hit a Boston Qualifying time but still got shut out, the Boston Marathon is finally adding something other than speed to the equation: luck. The Boston Athletic Association is introducing a random-selection component for the 2027 Boston Marathon,

Sharon Lokedi broke the Boston Marathon course record, and fellow Kenyan John Korir joined his brother as a race champion on Monday as the

Over 30,000 runners and even more spectators are set to descend on Massachusetts on April 20, 2026, for the Boston Marathon. It will be the 130th annual race with entrants from all 50 states in the country predicted to participate, the Boston Athletic ...

Susan Hurley, who created CharityTeams, made training fun for runners hoping to make it to the Boston Marathon finish line. Courtesy of the McGillivray family BOSTON — Susan Hurley always had a ready response whenever somebody dared to disrespect those ...

From elite athletes chasing record times to first-time marathon finishers, the Boston Marathon has become more than a race. It now symbolizes a nationwide movement toward healthier aging, with millions of Americans embracing running as a lifelong habit.

Elkhart’s Bekah Shenk loves running. Participating in 21 marathons, including three Boston Marathons and two full ironman triathalons, are among the examples that show her passion for running. In her latest marathon,