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The 130th edition of the Boston Marathon looks to create more memories that will last a lifetime. Who will end the day with bragging rights?
Tens of thousands of runners will embark on the 26.2-mile trail from Hopkinton to Copley Square downtown. From Boston locals to runners from all 50 states, along with 130 countries, the Boston Marathon truly brings everyone together.
There will be thousands of people beside the trail, rooting the runners on during Patriots’ Day, when the Boston Marathon is traditionally held.
Here's everything you need to know about the 130th Boston Marathon, including the schedule, map and start time for the annual race.
Where to watch Boston Marathon 2026
The Boston Marathon will air nationally on ESPN2 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. Fans can live stream the broadcast on fubo.
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Expanded coverage is available from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ via the ESPN app.
Boston Marathon 2026 start time
- Date: Monday, April 20
- Time: 9:02 a.m. ET
The first start time for the 2026 Boston Marathon is at 9:02 a.m. ET, when the men's Wheelchair Division kicks off race day. See the start time for each division below.
Boston Marathon 2026 schedule
| Men's Wheelchair | 9:02 a.m. |
| Women's Wheelchair | 9:05 a.m. |
| Handcycles & Duos | 9:30 a.m. |
| Professional Men | 9:37 a.m. |
| Professional Women | 9:45 a.m. |
| Para Athletics Division | 9:50 a.m. |
| Rolling start begins | 10 a.m. |
Boston Marathon 2026 Course Map
The Boston Marathon will start on Main Street in the town of Hopkinton and will follow Rout 135 through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, and Wellesley. From there, Route 16 takes over until it transitions to Route 30.
The marathon finish line is near the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.
Boston Athletic Association
Boston Marathon prize money 2026
Here is a breakdown of the prize earnings for this year's racers in the Open and main Wheelchair divisions.
| Place | Open | Wheelchair |
| 1 | $150,000 | $50,000 |
| 2 | $75,000 | $30,000 |
| 3 | $40,000 | $15,000 |
| 4 | $25,000 | $10,000 |
| 5 | $18,000 | $8,000 |
| 6 | $13,500 | $5,000 |
| 7 | $10,500 | $4,000 |
| 8 | $8,500 | $3,000 |
| 9 | $7,000 | $2,000 |
| 10 | $5,500 | $1,500 |
| Course Record Bonus | $50,000 | $50,000 |
List of Boston Marathon winners by year
Here are the five most recent winners in each division.
Men's Open Division
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | John Korir | Kenya | 2:04:45 |
| 2024 | Sisay Lemma | Ethiopia | 2:06:17 |
| 2023 | Evans Chebet | Kenya | 2:05:54 |
| 2022 | Evans Chebet | Kenya | 2:06:51 |
| 2021 | Benson Kipruto | Kenya | 2:09:51 |
Women's Open Division
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | Sharon Lokedi | Kenya | 2:17:22 |
| 2024 | Hellen Obiri | Kenya | 2:22:37 |
| 2023 | Hellen Obiri | Kenya | 2:21:38 |
| 2022 | Peres Jepchirchir | Kenya | 2:21:01 |
| 2021 | Edna Kiplagat | Kenya | 2:25:09 |
Men's Wheelchair
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | Marcel Hug | Switzerland | 1:21:34 |
| 2024 | Marcel Hug | Switzerland | 1:15:35 |
| 2023 | Marcel Hug | Switzerland | 1:17:06 |
| 2022 | Daniel Romanchuk | United States | 1:26:58 |
| 2021 | Marcel Hug | Switzerland | 1:18:11 |
Women's Wheelchair
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | Susannah Scaroni | United States | 1:41:45 |
| 2024 | Eden Rainbow-Cooper | United Kingdom | 1:35:11 |
| 2023 | Susannah Scaroni | United States | 1:41:45 |
| 2022 | Manuela Schar | Switzerland | 1:41:08 |
| 2021 | Manuela Schar | Switzerland | 1:35:21 |
Men's Handcycle
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | Alfredo de los Santos | United States | 1:07:35 |
| 2024 | Zachary Stinson | United States | 1:04:46 |
| 2023 | Zachary Stinson | United States | 1:11:51 |
| 2022 | Alfredo de los Santos | United States | 1:08:40 |
| 2021 | Zachary Stinson | United States | 1:11:53 |
Women's Handcycle
| Year | Winner | Country | Time |
| 2025 | JoAnn Outten-Kenton | United States | 1:42:57 |
| 2024 | Alicia Dana | United States | 1:15:20 |
| 2023 | Alicia Dana | United States | 1:18:15 |
| 2022 | Wendy Larsen | United States | 1:35:10 |
| 2021 | Wendy Larsen | United States | 1:37:15 |
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