Boston Marathon

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2026
Celebrate the 130th Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, April 20, 2026, as 30,000 runners including elite competitors race from Hopkinton to Boston. Experience an iconic road race steeped in history and community spirit.
Mon 20 Apr 2026
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Boston Marathon - 130th edition

The 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled for Patriots' Day, Monday, April 20, 2026. The event is a marathon-distance road race run from Hopkinton to Boston. The race is organized by the Boston Athletic Association and lists professional athletes among the competitors. The event marks 130 years of marathon history.

Participation and support

The field is set for 30,000 athletes. The event includes para and adaptive divisions with eligibility, divisions, and classifications specified for those athletes. Nearly 10,000 volunteers support the race. The Boston Marathon works with named partners and sponsors, including Bank of America as the presenting sponsor, adidas, Schneider, and Abbott. The Official Charity Program raised $50.4 million in 2025. Registration and qualifier procedures are handled by the B.A.A., with qualifier registration windows announced for the 130th edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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