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Organized by the @BAA, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon. Join us on Patriots’ Day, April 21, 2025!🦄 #Boston129
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To the Doctors,.Nurses,.Pharmacists,.Dentists,.Medical personnel,.EMTs,.Police officers,.Firefighters,.Grocery store workers,.Custodians,.Postal workers,.Delivery drivers,.Bus drivers,.Train conductors: . We’ll wait to start.Until you reach the finish.
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SHE DID IT! @des_linden🇺🇸 has won #Boston2018🏆! She is the first American woman to win the #BostonMarathon since 1985.
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Today, we encourage you to walk or run 2.23 miles in memory of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed while out for an afternoon run a year ago. We believe everyone should be able to advance their well-being by running safely & without fear or discrimination. #FinishTheRun
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Wind ✅.Rain. ✅.Cold. ✅.Guts. ✅.Courage. ✅.Persistence. ✅.Showing up. ✅.Rain. ✅.Hope. ✅.Yuki. ❤️.Des. ❤️.Forever. ✅.#boston2018.📸 - Corwin Wickersham
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Congratulations to former NHL star Bobby Carpenter and NWHL player Denna Laing on completing this year’s race in 4:32:30!
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For the first time since 1983 an American man has won the Boston Marathon! Congratulations Meb Keflezighi!.
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Ten years on from April 15, 2013, we reflect, remember, and dedicate our finish line on Boylston Street 💙💛 #oneBOSTON #oneBOSTONDay
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Finish line has been installed on Boylston Street!
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Today, we thank everyone who has stood by Boston for the past three years. Today is #OneBostonDay. #thankyou
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Your 2018 Boston Marathon open women’s champion Desiree Linden!!!
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Spencer, your spirit and determination inspired us all. We'll miss you, and are proud to call you a friend and forever the Official Dog of the Boston Marathon.💙💛
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We want to thank the thousands of volunteers, medical staff, and public safety personnel who ensured the safety of all the athletes throughout the day despite the tough conditions. #Boston2018 #PassTheBaton
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The countless stories of resilience & accomplishment from the 2018 Boston Marathon wouldn’t be possible without the support of 9,500 selfless volunteers. They showed up in the worst conditions & carried participants all 26.2 miles. Join us in thanking our amazing volunteers!
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#Boston2018 was truly historic:.🌧Coldest #BostonMarathon in 30 years.🇺🇸@des_linden 1st American woman to win in 33 years.🇯🇵Yuki Kawauchi 1st Japanese man to win in 31 years.🇨🇭Marcel Hug 2nd Swiss man to win 4 consecutive times.🏆Tatyana McFadden won her 22nd @WMMajors.
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Special thank you to not only all of the amazing athletes who joined us today, but to the @CityOfBoston, every town along the course, thousands of volunteers, and all the spectators who came out for the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon. We can't wait to see you next year!
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Your first American woman in the #BostonMarathon Women’s Elite race and 3rd overall! @JordanHasay
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The marathon community mourns the passing of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach Gervais Hakizimana 💙💛.
The entire Abbott World Marathon Majors family is devastated by the news that our men’s series champion and world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana have passed away. All of our thoughts are with their family and friends at this time.
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Today, on the fifth anniversary of the tragic events of 2013, we remember those who were lost and affected. It’s also a day to remember the resilience, dignity, and strength that emerged in the days and years that have followed. (1/2)
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#Boston2018 Top Women's Times (1/2):.1. @des_linden🇺🇸 2:39:54.2. Sarah Sellers🇺🇸 2:44:04.3. Krista Duchene🇨🇦 2:44:20.4. Rachel Hyland🇺🇸 2:44:29.5. Jessica Chichester🇺🇸 2:45:23.
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As we always like to cap off the night of the Boston Marathon, our amazing race director, @DMSE, finishing his journey from Hopkinton to Boston - now 46 years in a row!
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Look what is waiting for almost 30,000 athletes on Monday!
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For the first time, we are urging anyone considering running the course this week to stay home, follow social distancing & flatten the curve. Groups of runners would divert valuable, urgent resources from the cities & towns along the course. Read more:
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The @BAA has announced that the 124th Boston Marathon will be held as a virtual event, following Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s cancellation of the marathon as a mass participation road running event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One last look at your 2018 Boston Marathon open champions Yuki Kawauchi and @des_linden. Congrats as well to our push rim champions @TatyanaMcFadden and @MarcelEricHug. And congrats to all of you who took on the challenge of this year’s event! #Boston2018 #TogetherForward.
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The 124th Boston Marathon has been postponed - the @BAA understands the city's decision that the marathon cannot be held on April 20, and we offer our full support to take all efforts to postpone until September 14, 2020. Read more:
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Did you know 7 time Monster Energy #NASCAR Cup Series Champion @JimmieJohnson completed his first full marathon at #Boston2019 today?. Congrats Jimmie! 🏁.
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On behalf of the @BAA, we recognize Spencer the Dog, who has become an icon for Boston Marathoners every year. The #BostonMarathon hereby names Spencer as the Official Dog of the 126th Boston Marathon & present him with his very own SPENCER bib to celebrate.👏🐶. #Boston126
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The 126th #BostonMarathon Women's Champion is @PeresJepchirch3 in 2:21:01. Peres is the 5th Olympic Gold Medalist to win Boston. #Boston126
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More than 14,000 women will run the @bostonmarathon tomorrow. In 1966 there was 1. Thank you Bobbi Gibb #thanksbobbi
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Congrats to @ShalaneFlanagan for making history at @nycmarathon, and for inspiring millions of athletes. You did it! #40yearsInTheMaking
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The 25th member of the Honorary Boston Marathon Team was known in his community as an avid runner. In February, while Ahmaud Arbery was out for an afternoon run in Georgia, he was shot and killed. 1/3
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2️⃣:5️⃣9️⃣:5️⃣4️⃣. Congratulations to 2018 Boston Marathon champ @des_linden on setting a new world best & 🇺🇸 record for 50K today!. #Des50K.
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For the first time in 1,099 days, the #BostonMarathon FINALLY returns to Patriots' Day 🦄. ONE👏WEEK👏TO👏GO👏. #Boston126
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Congrats to our 2018 Boston Marathon Champs for great races today! @des_linden @kawauchi2019
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Worknesh Degefa is your 2019 Boston Marathon Women’s Elite Champ!
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At age 61, Joan Benoit Samuelson set a Boston Marathon 60+ division record by running 3:04:00 in 2019. ✔️ 2-time Boston Champion (1979 & 1983).✔️1984 Olympic Gold.✔️ 2:21:21 PB.✔️Boston 60+ record holder (3:04). #MotivationMonday
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26.2 x 102 ✅. Congrats to #Boston126 finisher Jacky Hunt-Broersma on setting a pending Guinness World Record for 102 marathons in 102 consecutive days! Last week Jacky placed third at #Boston126 in the Para Athletics T63-T64 Division with 5:05:13. Way to go, @NCrunnerjacky!👏🦄
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Statement from Jack Fleming, President & CEO of the Boston Athletic Association:
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He did it! Daniel Romanchuk🇺🇸 is your #Boston2019 men's push rim champion 🏆. At just 20, he is the youngest push rim athlete to win the race here in Boston and the first American to do it since 1993! Big day for Daniel 💪.
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.@des_linden🇺🇸 still leads the pack at the 40K mark of #Boston2018 with an elapsed time of 2:31:13. If Des is able to maintain her lead, it will be her first @WMMajors win and she would be the first American woman to win the #BostonMarathon in 33 years.
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Today, @NCrunnerjacky, will complete her 26th marathon in her goal of becoming the first woman to run 100 marathons in 100 days. Jacky will compete in the 126th #BostonMarathon covering the 26.2 miles & marking her 92nd consecutive marathon in her goal🤯. Hit ❤️ to cheer her on!
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Des is BACK! The 2018 Boston Marathon champ and 2-time Olympic marathoner will compete in the 125th Boston Marathon on October 11 as part of the @johnhancockusa Professional Athlete Team. @Des_Linden made the announcement at the #BostonMarathon finish line. 🦄 #RunTo125
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Your 2019 Boston Marathon Men’s Push Rim Wheelchair champion, Daniel Romanchuk!🏆
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The 126th #BostonMarathon Men's Champion is Evans Chebet winning his first Boston title at 2:06:51!. #Boston126
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#EliteSpotlight: 2-time Olympian @des_linden won #boston2018 in driving rain and wind, marking the first time in 33 years that an American woman earned the coveted olive wreath. She returns in one week to defend her title as part of @johnhancockusa Elite Athlete Team. #Boston2019
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The finish line was installed today as the @BAA and @CityOfBoston prepare to welcome thousands of finishers for Monday's Boston Marathon!
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👏👏Let's hear it for the 7,500 volunteers who dedicated their time to help us make the 125th Boston Marathon a success! We couldn't it do it without them!👏👏. #BAAGivesBack #RunTo125 #BostonMarathon
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What a finish! Congratulations Lawrence Cherono! 2019 Boston Marathon Men’s Elite Champ🥇
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Good luck to everyone running the @ChiMarathon today! . 📸: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
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It’s #MedalMonday! Now that you’re home and all dried out, it’s time to flash your finisher’s medal. Post up that well-deserved unicorn, and show the world you conquered one of the toughest Boston Marathons ever! #Boston2018
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Today we honor the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives for the United States. Thank you for your dedication to country. #MemorialDay
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Your women's champion of the 2017 Boston Marathon, Edna Kiplagat!
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For the first time since 2013, the “cut-off” time is 0 minutes & 0 seconds. We’re proud to share that all qualified athletes who applied Nov. 8-12 will be accepted into the 126th #BostonMarathon, provided their qualifying time is verified. #Boston126
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It's not how you start, it's how you finish. See you tomorrow when you get here. #boston2017 #beboston
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The B.A.A. has announced that if road races can take place as part of the MA reopening plan, the 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, October 11. A virtual race option will also be offered in celebration of the 125th Boston Marathon. Read more ->
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Big thank you to EVERY SINGLE ONE of the 9,500 volunteers that made #Boston2019 possible. Runners, fans and organizations alike appreciate you!.
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👏👏Let's hear it for the 9,000+ volunteers who dedicated their time to help us return to Patriots’ Day and make the 126th #BostonMarathon a success! We couldn't do it without them!👏👏. #Boston126 #BAAGivesBack
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WOW, what a finish! 😲. Lawrence Cherono🇰🇪, in his first Boston Marathon appearance barely edges out @LelisaDesisa🇪🇹 at the finish line to win #Boston2019 🏆.
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Congratulations @EliudKipchoge — the new world record holder!.
🏆 THE GREATEST 🏆. @Eliudkipchoge has made history @berlinmarathon, winning in a new WR!. #AbbottWMM #WhereChampionsRun
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SHE'S DONE IT! Worknesh Degefa🇪🇹 has won the women's elite race! 🏆 She claims the title in her first ever attempt at a @WMMajors race. Congrats! 🏃♀️👏 #Boston2019.
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.@TatyanaMcFadden 🇺🇸 is your 2018 #BostonMarathon Champion in the push rim wheelchair division, capturing her 5th win here in Boston. It is her 22nd @WMMajors win, the most of any female wheelchair athlete. McFadden's unofficial finishing time 2:04:39 - slowest in 30 yrs.
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Ben Beach after officially finishing his 50th consecutive Boston Marathon! Wow!
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On #OneBostonDay we join the @cityofboston in a day of service and gratitude, and encourage all to support the community through acts of kindness. Consider donating blood, supporting a cause close to your heart, or thanking a frontline worker for their service.
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From Hopkinton to Boston, 9500 volunteers make #Boston2019 possible. An extra big shout-out to them toughing it out and helping all the athletes on this rainy morning. 💙🧡.
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"For me, these are the best conditions possible," Yuki Kawauchi quipped after the race.
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Best of luck to everyone running in this weekend’s @LondonMarathon‼️🤩🥳. 📸 Kieran Cleeves for London Marathon Events
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"I don't have the right words" was @des_linden's🇺🇸 response to how she feels about winning #Boston2018.
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There’s nothing like an ice cold @SamuelAdamsBeer Boston 26.2 Brew in April 🍺🦄. Cheers to @des_linden for joining us in the Sam Adams Boston Taproom tonight and helping us kick off Patriots’ Day Weekend!. #RunTo125
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