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Everything that was written before or will be written after the 117th Boston Marathon road race will be overshadowed by the recounting of the explosions near the end of the course approximately 4hrs50min into the race. Three died and more than one hundred were injured – nearly all spectators on the sidewalk near where the incendiary devices were placed.

It might seem trivial to report on a race when it is surrounded by a tragedy – but most popular media has decided to cover the bombing and forget that there was a race and human effort; and to ignore the goodness of the day and the race simply gives the “crazies” who could plan an explosion their victory and take the victory away from those who ran and came to Boston. We want and expect and hope for the Boston Marathon to continue unfazed in 2014 and beyond and we choose to celebrate the running unmarred – to give the proper due and respect to those who participated and to not give the victory to those who would choose to squash a great event or the spirit of those who participate and put it on. There will be plenty of other places to read about the bombing – and perhaps we will add our experience and perspective later – but for now, we choose to celebrate the running.

Final Writeups Being Completed – Will Be Posted this Morning

The Elite Race

As It Happens: Visit the “As It Happens” page to view real-time coverage of the marathon! Post-Race/Race Writeups Strong competition, Breakaways, Beautiful Weather, American Success and Failure, East African Dominance… The 2013 Boston Marathon told a number of stories and we recount them here. Post Race Articles: The Men’s Race The Women’s RaceIf you want to experience the mile-by-mile excitement, read our during-the-race coverage: Live Coverage – As It Happens And, for those not among the leaders, we have the full results: Complete Searchable ResultsBelow, all of the pre-race coverage – still as interesting as when we wrote it. Race Preview / Starter List The Boston Marathon always tells a story. In some years, we know what that will be in advance: the Nor’Easter, the hot weather, the hope for America… For 2013, we know that the women’s race will feature America’s two strongest female marathoners trying to win the marathon in Boston for the first time since 1985. For the men…well, we just don’t know. There will be four returning champions each trying to add to their champion count and some notable debutantes… But the one thing we do know is that year after year, the Boston Marathon does not disappoint. The 2013 Boston Marathon Preview / Starter List / Prize Money Previous Head-To-Head Performances/Meetings See how top runners on the 2013 roster have matched up before at various marathons. Analyze these repeat rivalries and make your decisions on who will be first to the finish. Previous Elite Head-To-Head Performances Athlete Bios Learn more about some top contenders at this year’s Boston Marathon – who they are, where they came from, how they have been doing. The Men | The Women

What Others Are Writing…

We’re not the only ones covering this prestigious race. Check out links to press releases and news articles not written by the MarathonGuide.com staff, but hand-delivered to you anyway.Boston Marathon Press Releases Boston Marathon News

Current Boston Qualifying Criteria

So You Want to Run Boston… Eveyone wants to run Boston – it’s the only major marathon with a qualifying time and requirements – meaning that if you say “I ran Boston” everyone immediately knows that you are a serious runner. You trained, you worked hard at it, you ran fast… You want a fast time – where do people go to qualify for Boston. Here is the answer:The Top Boston Qualifying Races

Past Years…

It’s not quite 117 years, but MarathonGuide.com has been covering the Boston Marathon since 2001. Our past coverage can tell you at which mile runners make their moves and who has been successful – and who has failed – in past races. Boston Marathon 2012 Boston Marathon 2011 Boston Marathon 2010 Boston Marathon 2009 Boston Marathon 2008 Boston Marathon 2007 Boston Marathon 2006 Boston Marathon 2005 Boston Marathon 2004 Boston Marathon 2003 Boston Marathon 2002 Boston Marathon 2001