Post Race:
Men’s Race and Commentary (in process)
Women’s Race and Commentary

Race Day: As It Happens – Live Coverage (the real-time notes/mile-by-mile)

Pre-Race: Race Preview & Starter Lists | Elite Athlete Past Matchups | Prize Money

122 years is a long time for anything, and to have something represent the pinnacle of achievement for that many years is remarkable. And the Boston Marathon is remarkable.

To run the Boston Marathon is a goal for many marathoners, but at the front are men and women who know that winning the Boston Marathon may be the highlight of their career and provide a level of notoriety for the rest of their life.

With our coverage, we try to provide something for everyone. Here, the avid follower of the elite athletes and competition junkies can learn about the runners who will make up the field, their past achievements and how they might challenge each other.

For those who are running or wish to watch their friends participating on the course, we have an interactive mile/time calculator to assist in knowing when EVERY runner will pass their specific mile marks. For those interested in learning about the history of this American institution, there are articles and videos talking about the history and significance of the Boston Marathon. Whatever you are looking for, find it here…

The Elite Race

As It Happens: Visit the “As It Happens” page to view real-time coverage of the marathon!Post-Race/Race Writeups Terrible Weather, American Victory, History Made and much more… 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 HappensAnd, 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 2018 races feature a return of the previous year’s champions, Olympians, World Chapionship medalists and more… The 2018 field is one of the best in many years and would set the stage for a strong and competitive race – and especially contains the strongest lineup of American women ever brought together… The 2018 Boston Marathon Preview / Starter List Previous Head-To-Head Performances/Meetings See how top runners on the 2018 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

The Boston Marathon Course

Want to experience the Boston Marathon firsthand? One intrepid marathoner ran the 2006 Boston Marathon with camera and digital recorder at the ready. Over 200 photographs and a dozen interviews will let you feel what running a 2:48 Boston Marathon is like, without all the winter training and muscle soreness.Boston Marathon Course – From the Inside

Read All About It…

Boston may have written the book on the modern-day marathon, but here are some books written about the Boston Marathon. Boston Marathon Books

Boston Marathon Interactive Pace Calculator & Spectator Viewing Guide

Our interactive Pace Calculator provides split points and times based on even pace or pace adjusted for the hills. It also provides time-of-day information so spectators can find and watch their favorite runner on the course. Print this, use it for yourself and give it to your friends/family who want to find you. The Boston Marathon Pace Calculator/Spectator Viewing Guide

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

st Years…

It’s not quite 122 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 2017 Boston Marathon 2016 Boston Marathon 2015 Boston Marathon 2014 Boston Marathon 2013 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