The Boston Marathon, held annually on the third Monday in April, is one of the six major marathons in the world, attracting both professional and recreational runners. The Marathon also includes para-athletic divisions and a wheelchair division, where athletes compete using racing wheelchairs.
The course begins at Hopkinton State Park and meanders its way into downtown Boston, covering a total distance of 26.2 miles to the iconic finish line on Boylston Street.
One of the deepest fields in history should make for an exciting race. Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia is the defending men's champion, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya is the two-time defending women's champion.