Boston Marathon
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Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled for Patriots' Day, Monday, April 20, 2026. This edition is the 130th running of the event and covers the road course between Hopkinton and Boston.
The race will include a professional field for men and women, and divisions for para and adaptive athletes. The announced women's professional field represents 18 countries. The event typically fields about 30,000 participants and is supported by more than 10,000 volunteers over the race weekend.
The Boston Athletic Association reports fundraising through an official charity program, which has raised $50.4 million. Organizers work with partners and sponsors, including Bank of America, adidas, and Schneider Electric. Additional athlete resources are provided such as information for qualifiers, professional athletes, spectators, and volunteers.
Results and historical records are maintained for each edition, and recent news releases describe athlete selections and registration updates. The association's offices are located in Boston and Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and the organization publishes news and event information throughout the year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
