The 2025 Boston Marathon, set to take place on April 21st, will see nearly 32,000 runners from around the world tackle the challenging 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boston’s Boylston Street. The event will feature elite athletes, debut performers, experienced veterans, and celebrity runners, each with their own motivations and goals. The race will kick off with the Men’s Wheelchair Division at 9:02 am ET, followed by the professional men and women’s marathons starting at 9:37 am and 9:45 am respectively, with the open division starting after 10:00 am.
Viewers in the United States can catch the race live on ESPN from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm ET, with local coverage on channels like WCVB Channel 5. The event will also be streamed worldwide on the Olympic Channel’s website. Among the notable celebrities participating in the race are marathon legend Paula Radcliffe, former Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara, Olympic figure skater Alice Cook, reality TV star Matt James, and former Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot.
The race will wind through towns like Ashland, Newton, and Brookline before finishing in downtown Boston. The event promises to be a showcase of athleticism, determination, and inspiring stories as runners take on the historic course. Stay tuned for updates and highlights from what is sure to be a memorable and exciting day of racing.
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