Overview

• The 2025 Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 21, following its traditional 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in Boston.
• Start times are staggered, with the first wave beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET and the final wave at 11:15 a.m. ET; the finish line will close at 5:30 p.m. ET.
• The event includes professional, amateur, para-athletic, and wheelchair divisions, emphasizing inclusivity and athletic excellence.
• Defending champions Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia and Hellen Obiri of Kenya return to compete, alongside a deep field of elite runners.
• Organized by the Boston Athletic Association and presented by Bank of America, the marathon continues its legacy as one of the six World Marathon Majors, drawing tens of thousands of participants and spectators.