Boston Marathon

Racing

I Ran a Marathon in All 50 States. Here Are My 10 Favorites.

From barely running a mile to completing a marathon in all 50 states—Mike Knobler knows what makes a good 26.2 race. These are his top 10 picks.

News

The New Boston Marathon Lottery, Explained: What Qualifiers Need to Know

The latest move from the Boston Athletic Association, which rejected nearly 9,000 qualifiers last year, is giving runners a second chance at the coveted bib.

Gear

Gear Our Editors Loved in May 2026

A tried-and-true pair of shoes, a wearable celebration of Boston, a must-use sunscreen, and other top picks for full-blown spring training.

People

The Marathon Workouts Zouhair Talbi Used for His 5th-Place Boston Finish

The glasses-wearing American’s 2:03:45 broke Ryan Hall’s previous U.S.-best time at the Boston Marathon. On the horizon? Sub-two.

Racing

The 2026 Boston Marathon Was a 15,800-BQ Unicorn

From historically fast finishing times to 12.7% of runners clocking a negative split, our running data expert dives into the year the whole field caught fire.

Racing

The Marathon Med Tent Sees Everything. Here's How to Stay Out of It.

A physical therapist who spent 12 hours treating runners at Boston breaks down the most common mistakes.

Road

The Biggest Winners (and Losers) of the Wicked Fast 2026 Boston Marathon

John Korir’s otherworldly course record, Jess McClain’s 2:20:49, we break it down and much more.

Road Shoes

The Fastest Shoes at the Fastest Boston Marathon Ever

Asics super shoes dominated, an Alphafly 4 proto was on the majority of Nike athletes, and Sharon Lokedi repeats in the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3—our shoe expert breaks it all down.

Racing

“An American Championship Wrapped Into a World Major” - What the Pros Are Saying Ahead of the 2026 Boston Marathon

The 2026 Boston Marathon is shaping up to be a blockbuster race. Here’s what the elites have to say before Marathon Monday.

Culture

I Will Never Run the Boston Marathon. Here's How I'm Coping.

If you're sad you won't be on the start line of the Boston Marathon, I feel you. Here's a ridiculous list of things to do on Marathon Monday to ease the pain.

Racing

How to Watch the 2026 Boston Marathon

Marathon Monday is almost here. Here’s how to watch, when to tune in, and how to track your Boston marathoner.

People

Jess McClain Has Cracked Her Code to Success: Be Busy, Have a Blast

She works 40 hours a week, views races as runcations, and, not coincidentally, is a favorite to defend her title of top American at the Boston Marathon.

Culture

The (Mostly) Unspoken Rules of the Boston Marathon Jacket

Wearing it before you race? Bad luck. Buying it off eBay? Gauche. But the rules of the Boston Marathon Jacket don't stop there.

People

For Her 43rd Birthday, Sara Hall is Racing Boston—Her Fifth Marathon in Three Months

A special nine-day training week has been the secret sauce to prioritizing recovery during a prolific marathon block, the two-time World Marathon Major medalist says.

General

A Boston Marathon Champion's Guide to Boston, From Shakeout Runs to Post-Race Beers

Des Linden shares her hard-earned tips on avoiding tourist traps and maximizing race weekend, from touchdown to takeoff.

History

The Bet That Sparked a Wheelchair Racing Revolution

In 1975, Bob Hall cajoled the Boston Marathon race director to let him onto the start line. Fifty years later, elite wheelchair racing is an integral part of the World Marathon Majors and beyond.

Racing

Yes, You Can Qualify for Boston Running and Walking

It doesn’t seem possible, but the late Jeff Galloway’s run/walk method has produced thousands of Boston qualifying times. But it takes diligence.

Racing

Is Your Boston Qualifying Time Fast Enough? Here's What the Latest Data Says

We’ve looked at the numbers so far this year. Here are some predictions to help you figure out a safe buffer to get you to Boston in 2027.

Racing

Spring 2026 Marathon Coverage

Racing

Boston Marathon's 4:34 Cutoff: Who Got In, Who Didn't, and Why it Matters

A close look at the demand, distribution of qualifiers, and the Boston Athletic Association's choices to help runners understand this year's cutoff.