Boston Marathon

Margot Murphy (Massachusetts Governor’s Press Office), Public domain

Annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon race hosted by eight cities and towns in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. First held in 1897, the event was inspired by the success of the first marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's best-known road racing events. It is one of seven World Marathon Majors. Its course runs from Hopkinton in southern Middlesex County to Boylston Street, near Copley Square, in Boston. The World Marathon Majors is a series including Sydney, Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City marathons. Points from these races determine annual series champions among elite competitors, enhancing international competition and prestige.

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Kenyans sweep Boston Marathon

Kenyan runners John Korir and Sharon Lokedi repeated their victories at the Boston Marathon, with Korir setting a new course record.