Boston Marathon 2025: Date, Starting Time, Route details and everything you need to know | Today news

The 129th Boston marathon will take place on Patriots’ Day on Monday (April 21). The iconic race of 26.2 miles runs from Hopkinton to Boston’s Boylston Street, with elite, amateur, para-athletic and wheelchair divisions. A global draw, the event symbolizes resilience and unity. A Wave A Runners depart from the beginning of the Boston Marathon, April 15, 2024, in Hopkinton, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, file) (AP) The 129th edition of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday (April 21), along with Patriots’ Day, observed on the third Monday of April. The event, which has been more than a century of tradition, remains one of the most sought after and historical races in the world. The Boston Athletic Association, organized by the Boston Athletic Association and hosted by Bank of America this year, draws tens of thousands of runners and spectators from around the world. Both professional athletes and amateur drivers will compete, with divisions that also include para-athletic and wheelchair events, reflecting the inclusive spirit of the breed. Marathon Trail The marathon follows a 26.2-mile track, starts in Hopkinton and goes through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton and Brookline, before ending at the famous finish in Boston, next to the Boston Public Library. Strengthened Start Times will start in waves, with the first wave expected to start at 10am, and the fourth and last wave at about 11:15 p.m. The finish line will officially close at 5:30 pm, about six hours after the last runner -up began. A symbol of resilience The Boston marathon is more than just a breed -it is a powerful symbol of endurance, unity and community spirit, especially in the wake of past challenges, including the 2013 bombing. The event confirms the resilience of the city every year and attracts great support from local spectators lying in the streets. Looking back: 2024 winners in the 2024 Boston Marathon, Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia won the men’s race with a time of 2:06:17, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya of Kenya scored the top position in women’s division and ended in 2:22:37. Participants and fans can find full course cards, height details and direct updates on the official website of the Boston Marathon. First published: 21 Apr 2025, 02:28 AM IST