Boston Marathon Fast Facts

Here's a look at the Boston Marathon, run from Hopkinton to Boston. The finish line is in front of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street.

April 15, 2024 - The 128th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place.

April 17, 2023 - The 127th Boston Marathon takes place. The winners are Evans Chebet of Kenya in the men's division and Hellen Obiri of Kenya in the women's division.

The race is organized by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), and the principal sponsor is John Hancock Financial Services.

Runners are categorized by gender, then by age. Qualifying times depend on the age of the participant on the day of the race.

Participants must be 18 years of age on the day of the race and must meet certain time standards to qualify for their age group.

Visually impaired runners are allowed to participate, but they must have a five hour qualifying time. There are also categories for wheelchairs and handcycles.