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Boston Marathon 2024 sets records with chilly conditions and historic wins

From wheelchair dominance to course records, this year's race redefined endurance. Discover how chilly weather and six start waves shaped an unforgettable marathon.

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What to know about the 2026 Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon 2024 sets records with chilly conditions and historic wins

The 130th Boston Marathon was run on Patriots' Day, a holiday in Massachusetts.

  • More than 30,000 participants ran today's race
  • The forecast was good for runners but chilly for spectators, with temperatures reaching about 50 degrees.
  • The wheelchair divisions began at 9:06 a.m., followed by professional runners at 9:37 a.m.
  • This year, there are six start waves of runners outside the professional division, up from four last year. The first wave started at 10:00 a.m.
  • Marcel Hug won his ninth Boston Marathon in the men's wheelchair division, while Eden Rainbow-Cooper won her second title in the women's wheelchair race.
  • Kenya's John Korir won his second straight Boston Marathon in the men's professional division and set a new course record
  • Sharon Lokedi of Kenya also defended her Boston Marathon title in the women's professional division
  • 1976 "Run for the Hoses" Boston Marathon champion Jack Fultz is serving as Grand Marshal

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