Publication date: 29 Aug 2022
About the Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest running marathons in the world, held annually by several Boston cities in eastern Massachusetts, USA. The marathon takes place every third Monday in April, on Patriots’ Day. Since 1897, the Boston Athletic Association has been organizing this sporting event. The annual average number of participants in the Boston Marathon is 20,000 to 30,000 athletes.
Official website of the Boston Marathon
2025 Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious and oldest marathons in the world, which will be held on April 21, 2025. This traditional event brings together the strongest runners, as well as thousands of amateurs who dream of covering the 42.2 km of the legendary route.
The marathon route starts in Hopkinton and passes through picturesque towns of Massachusetts, ending on the famous Boylston Street in downtown Boston. Among the key sections of the route is the infamous Heartbreak Hill, which often becomes a decisive test on the way to the finish line.
Getting to the start of the Boston Marathon is not easy – participants must meet strict qualifying standards or be selected through a lottery and charity programs. However, for many, this race is not just a race, but a symbol of endurance, determination and fortitude.
In 2025, elite athletes from around the world are expected to compete for victory, as well as tens of thousands of runners looking to push themselves and become part of the history of one of the greatest marathons on the planet.
History of the marathon
The first Boston Marathon race was held in 1897. The idea for the event came from the Summer Olympics held the year before in Athens. Initially, the Boston Marathon was considered a national event, but over time the popularity of this event began to attract athletes from all over the world.
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer registered for the marathon. As a result, she became the first woman to run and finish with a valid official registration. Despite the fact that marathon official Jock Semple repeatedly attacked the athlete, wanting to disqualify her. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) banned women from competing alongside men and it was not until 1972 that a similar event was organized for women.
In the history of the marathon, the first money prize was awarded in 1986.
Previous marathon race results
| The year | Venue | Results |
| 2024 | Boston, USA | Men:
Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia), Mohamed Esa (Ethiopia), Evans Chebet (Kenya) Women: Hellen Obiri (Kenya), Sharon Lokedi (Kenya), Edna Kiplagat (Kenya) |
| 2023 | Boston, USA | Men:
Benson Kipruto (Kenya), Lemi Berhanu (Ethiopia), Jemal Yimer (Ethiopia) Women: Diana Kipyokei (Kenya), Edna Kiplagat (Kenya), Mary Ngugi (Kenya) |
| 2022 | Boston, USA | Men:
Evans Chebet (Kenya), Lawrence Cherono (Kenya), Benson Kipruto (Kenya) Women: Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya), Ababel Yeshaneh (Ethiopia), Eric Kiptanui (Kenya) |
2026 Boston Marathon
According to preliminary information, the 130th Boston Marathon will be held on April 20, 2026.
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