Marathon
Boston Marathon purse to break $1 million with boost in para athlete divisions
Boston Marathon “Boston is a running city, and we’ve made it our goal to elevate Para athletes as they train and compete for the podium at our events, from the 5K through to the marathon.” Susannah Scaroni smiles after breaking the tape to win the women’s wheelchair division of the 127th Boston Marathon Monday, April […]
Friends and family mourn 26-year-old Mass. man who collapsed during Santa Rosa Marathon
Local News Sam Norton took up running in honor of his father, who died from substance use disorder, and raised thousands for addiction recovery. Loved ones of Massachusetts-born Sam Norton are mourning his unexpected death after he collapsed earlier this week during the Santa Rosa Marathon. The news has prompted an outpouring of fond memories […]
Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara just completed his fifth marathon in last six months
Bruins Chara completed the 2023 New York City Marathon with a time of 3:19:19. Zdeno Chara completed the 2023 Boston Marathon back in April 2023. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Ex-Bruins captain Zdeno Chara was one of the most feared players to ever stop on the ice during his 24-year NHL career. Turns out […]
A Bostonian stopped to rescue a kitten during the Chicago Marathon. She still ran 3:31.
Local News “As a cat mom to two strays, I had to help this kitten.” Sarah Bohan (right) didn’t hesitate to slow down and rescue a stray kitten during Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. Courtesy PAWS Chicago Sarah Bohan was 21 miles into Sunday’s Chicago Marathon and closing in on a personal record when she spotted a […]
As 2024 Boston Marathon qualifiers are notified, the cutoff time gets stricter than ever
Boston Marathon More than 11,000 runners who achieved the famous “BQ,” one of the most coveted goals for any avid longest-distance runner, had to be turned away. The 2024 Boston Marathon will be on April 15. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff By Amin Touri, The Boston Globe September 28, 2023 | 11:16 AM The Boston Athletic Association […]