To the Doctors,
Nurses,
Pharmacists,
Dentists,
Medical personnel,
EMTs,
Police officers,
Firefighters,
Grocery store workers,
Custodians,
Postal workers,
Delivery drivers,
Bus drivers,
Train conductors:
We’ll wait to start
Until you reach the finish.
Today, we encourage you to walk or run 2.23 miles in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed while out for an afternoon run a year ago.
We believe everyone should be able to advance their well-being by running safely & without fear or discrimination.
#FinishTheRun
Spencer, your spirit and determination inspired us all. We'll miss you, and are proud to call you a friend and forever the Official Dog of the Boston Marathon.💙💛
We want to thank the thousands of volunteers, medical staff, and public safety personnel who ensured the safety of all the athletes throughout the day despite the tough conditions.
#Boston2018
#PassTheBaton
#Boston2018
was truly historic:
🌧Coldest
#BostonMarathon
in 30 years
🇺🇸
@des_linden
1st American woman to win in 33 years
🇯🇵Yuki Kawauchi 1st Japanese man to win in 31 years
🇨🇭Marcel Hug 2nd Swiss man to win 4 consecutive times
🏆Tatyana McFadden won her 22nd
@WMMajors
The countless stories of resilience & accomplishment from the 2018 Boston Marathon wouldn’t be possible without the support of 9,500 selfless volunteers. They showed up in the worst conditions & carried participants all 26.2 miles. Join us in thanking our amazing volunteers!
Special thank you to not only all of the amazing athletes who joined us today, but to the
@CityOfBoston
, every town along the course, thousands of volunteers, and all the spectators who came out for the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon. We can't wait to see you next year!
The entire Abbott World Marathon Majors family is devastated by the news that our men’s series champion and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana have passed away. All of our thoughts are with their family and friends at this time.
Today, on the fifth anniversary of the tragic events of 2013, we remember those who were lost and affected. It’s also a day to remember the resilience, dignity, and strength that emerged in the days and years that have followed. (1/2)
As we always like to cap off the night of the Boston Marathon, our amazing race director,
@DMSE
, finishing his journey from Hopkinton to Boston - now 46 years in a row!
For the first time, we are urging anyone considering running the course this week to stay home, follow social distancing & flatten the curve. Groups of runners would divert valuable, urgent resources from the cities & towns along the course. Read more:
The
@BAA
has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did you know 7 time Monster Energy
#NASCAR
Cup Series Champion
@JimmieJohnson
completed his first full marathon at
#Boston2019
today?
Congrats Jimmie! 🏁
The 124th Boston Marathon has been postponed - the
@BAA
understands the city's decision that the marathon cannot be held on April 20, and we offer our full support to take all efforts to postpone until September 14, 2020. Read more:
On behalf of the
@BAA
, we recognize Spencer the Dog, who has become an icon for Boston Marathoners every year.
The
#BostonMarathon
hereby names Spencer as the Official Dog of the 126th Boston Marathon & present him with his very own SPENCER bib to celebrate.👏🐶
#Boston126
The 25th member of the Honorary Boston Marathon Team was known in his community as an avid runner. In February, while Ahmaud Arbery was out for an afternoon run in Georgia, he was shot and killed.
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26.2 x 102 ✅
Congrats to
#Boston126
finisher Jacky Hunt-Broersma on setting a pending Guinness World Record for 102 marathons in 102 consecutive days! Last week Jacky placed third at
#Boston126
in the Para Athletics T63-T64 Division with 5:05:13.
Way to go,
@NCrunnerjacky
!👏🦄
At age 61, Joan Benoit Samuelson set a Boston Marathon 60+ division record by running 3:04:00 in 2019.
✔️ 2-time Boston Champion (1979 & 1983)
✔️1984 Olympic Gold
✔️ 2:21:21 PB
✔️Boston 60+ record holder (3:04)
#MotivationMonday
He did it! Daniel Romanchuk🇺🇸 is your
#Boston2019
men's push rim champion 🏆
At just 20, he is the youngest push rim athlete to win the race here in Boston and the first American to do it since 1993! Big day for Daniel 💪
.
@des_linden
🇺🇸 still leads the pack at the 40K mark of
#Boston2018
with an elapsed time of 2:31:13.
If Des is able to maintain her lead, it will be her first
@WMMajors
win and she would be the first American woman to win the
#BostonMarathon
in 33 years.
Today,
@NCrunnerjacky
, will complete her 26th marathon in her goal of becoming the first woman to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Jacky will compete in the 126th
#BostonMarathon
covering the 26.2 miles & marking her 92nd consecutive marathon in her goal🤯
Hit ❤️ to cheer her on!
Des is BACK!
The 2018 Boston Marathon champ and 2-time Olympic marathoner will compete in the 125th Boston Marathon on October 11 as part of the
@johnhancockusa
Professional Athlete Team.
@Des_Linden
made the announcement at the
#BostonMarathon
finish line. 🦄
#RunTo125
👏👏Let's hear it for the 7,500 volunteers who dedicated their time to help us make the 125th Boston Marathon a success! We couldn't it do it without them!👏👏
#BAAGivesBack
#RunTo125
#BostonMarathon
It’s
#MedalMonday
! Now that you’re home and all dried out, it’s time to flash your finisher’s medal. Post up that well-deserved unicorn, and show the world you conquered one of the toughest Boston Marathons ever!
#Boston2018
For the first time since 2013, the “cut-off” time is 0 minutes & 0 seconds. We’re proud to share that all qualified athletes who applied Nov. 8-12 will be accepted into the 126th
#BostonMarathon
, provided their qualifying time is verified.
#Boston126
The B.A.A. has announced that if road races can take place as part of the MA reopening plan, the 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, October 11. A virtual race option will also be offered in celebration of the 125th Boston Marathon. Read more ->
👏👏Let's hear it for the 9,000+ volunteers who dedicated their time to help us return to Patriots’ Day and make the 126th
#BostonMarathon
a success! We couldn't do it without them!👏👏
#Boston126
#BAAGivesBack
WOW, what a finish! 😲
Lawrence Cherono🇰🇪, in his first Boston Marathon appearance barely edges out
@LelisaDesisa
🇪🇹 at the finish line to win
#Boston2019
🏆
SHE'S DONE IT! Worknesh Degefa🇪🇹 has won the women's elite race! 🏆 She claims the title in her first ever attempt at a
@WMMajors
race. Congrats! 🏃♀️👏
#Boston2019
.
@TatyanaMcFadden
🇺🇸 is your 2018
#BostonMarathon
Champion in the push rim wheelchair division, capturing her 5th win here in Boston. It is her 22nd
@WMMajors
win, the most of any female wheelchair athlete.
McFadden's unofficial finishing time 2:04:39 - slowest in 30 yrs
On
#OneBostonDay
we join the
@cityofboston
in a day of service and gratitude, and encourage all to support the community through acts of kindness.
Consider donating blood, supporting a cause close to your heart, or thanking a frontline worker for their service.
From Hopkinton to Boston, 9500 volunteers make
#Boston2019
possible.
An extra big shout-out to them toughing it out and helping all the athletes on this rainy morning. 💙🧡