2024 Boston Marathon: Start time, date, route,prize money and more

Introduction

The Boston Marathon is one of the most prestigious and historic marathons in the world. Runners from all corners of the globe converge in Boston to participate in this iconic event. The 2024 Boston Marathon promises to be another thrilling edition, with elite athletes and passionate amateurs ready to tackle the challenging course. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 Boston Marathon, from start times and dates to the route and prize money.

Event Overview

Significance of the Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon, established in 1897, is the world’s oldest annual marathon. It is renowned for its rich history, challenging course, and the fierce competition it attracts. The race is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, making it a highly sought-after event for runners worldwide.

Key Highlights for 2024

• Date: April 15, 2024
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Participants: Over 30,000 runners from around the world
• Notable Features: Heartbreak Hill, Wellesley College scream tunnel, Boylston Street finish

Date and Start Times

Official Race Date

The 2024 Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15, coinciding with Patriots’ Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts. This tradition adds to the festive atmosphere of the event.

Start Times for Different Categories

• Wheelchair Division: 9:02 AM
• Handcycle and Duo Teams: 9:30 AM
• Elite Women: 9:45 AM
• Elite Men and Wave One: 10:00 AM
• Wave Two: 10:25 AM
• Wave Three: 10:50 AM
• Wave Four: 11:15 AM

The Route

Overview of the Course

The Boston Marathon course is known for its point-to-point layout, beginning in the town of Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street in Boston. The course spans 26.2 miles through various New England towns, each with its unique charm and cheering crowds.

Key Sections of the Route

• Hopkinton to Ashland: The race starts with a downhill section, which can be deceptive and challenging for pacing.
• Natick and Wellesley: Known for enthusiastic spectators, especially the Wellesley College scream tunnel.
• Newton Hills: Featuring the notorious Heartbreak Hill, a series of challenging climbs that test runners’ endurance.
• Brookline to Boston: The final stretch, where runners push through to the iconic finish line on Boylston Street.

Prize Money

Overall Prize Distribution

The Boston Marathon offers substantial prize money to top finishers, attracting elite runners from around the world. The total prize purse for the 2024 race is $876,500.

Breakdown for Top Finishers

• First Place (Men and Women): $150,000 each
• Second Place: $75,000
• Third Place: $40,000
• Top American Finishers: Additional $25,000 for first American finisher

Bonus Prizes

• Course Record Bonus: $50,000
• World Record Bonus: $100,000
• Masters Division (40+): $10,000 for first place

Qualifying and Registration

Qualification Standards

To qualify for the Boston Marathon, runners must meet specific time standards based on their age and gender. These standards are stringent, ensuring a competitive field. The qualifying window for the 2024 race closed in September 2023.

Registration Process

Qualified runners must register during the designated registration period, typically held in September of the preceding year. The process includes submitting proof of a qualifying time from an accredited marathon.

Results

BOSTON MARATHON 2024: MEN’S RESULTS

1. Sisay Lemma (ETH) 2:016:17
2. Mohamed Esa (ETH) 2:06:58
3. Evans Chebet (KEN) 2:07:22
4. John Korir (KEN) 2:07:40
5. Albert Korir (KEN) 2:07:47
6. Isaac Mpofu (ZIM) 2:08:17
7. C.J. Albertson (USA) 2:09:53
8. Yuma Morii (JPN) 2:09:59
9. Cybrian Kotut (KEN) 2:10:29
10. Zouhair Talbi (MOR) 2:10:45

BOSTON MARATHON 2024: WOMEN’S RESULTS

1. Hellen Obiri (KEN) 2:22:37
2. Sharon Lokedi (KEN) 2:22:45
3. Edna Kiplagat (KEN) 2:23:21
4. Buze Diriba (ETH) 2:24:04
5. Senbere Teferi (ETH) 2:24:04
6. Mary Ngugi-Cooper (KEN) 2:24:24
7. Woknenesh Edesa (ETH) 2:24:47
8. Fatima Gardadi (MOR) 2:24:53
9. Tiruye Mesfin (ETH) 2:24:58
10. Dera Dida (ETH) 2:25:16

BOSTON MARATHON 2024: MEN’S WHEELCHAIR RESULTS

1. Marcel Hug (SUI) 1:15:33
2. Daniel Romanchuk (USA) 1:20:37
3. David Weir (GBR) 1:22:12
4. Sho Watanabe (JPN) 1:26:10
5. Joshua Casidy (CAN) 1:26:15
6. Kota Hokinoue (JPN) 1:26:19
7. Aaron Pike (USA) 1:28:35
8. Simon Lawson (GBR) 1:28:49
9. Jake Lappin (AUS) 1:29:25
10. Rafael Botello Jimenez (ESP) 1:29:34

BOSTON MARATHON 2024: WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR RESULTS

1. Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR) 1:35:11
2. Manuela Schar (SUI) 1:36:41
3. Madison de Rozario (AUS) 1:39:20
4. Patricia Eachus (SUI) 1:40:22
5. Aline Dos Santos Rocha (BRA) 1:41:47
6. Vanessa de Souza (BRA) 1:43:22
7. Marie Emmanuelle Anias Alphonse (MRI) 1:45:09
8. Michelle Wheeler (USA) 1:45:09
9. Jenna Fesemyer (USA) 1:46:21
10. Hoda Elshorgbagy (EGY) 1:47:32

Schedule

Training Tips for Runners

Preparing for the Boston Marathon

Training for the Boston Marathon requires careful planning and dedication. Key tips include:

• Incorporate Hill Training: Given the course’s hilly terrain, hill workouts are essential.
• Practice Pacing: Start conservatively to manage the downhill opening miles and save energy for the Newton Hills.
• Nutrition and Hydration: Develop a race-day nutrition plan to stay fueled and hydrated.

Resources for Training

Numerous resources are available to help runners prepare, including training plans, coaching services, and community support groups.

Here are the entry lists of all the professional runners in the Boston Marathon.

Boston Marathon 2024 Women’s Professional Runners In The Race

Here’s the list of professional runners in the field with their personal best marathon time.

• Tadu Teshome ETH 2:17:36 (Valencia, 2022)
• Hiwot Gebremaryam ETH 2:17:59 (Valencia, 2023)
• Judith Korir KEN 2:18:20 (Eugene, 2022)
• Meseret Belete ETH 2:18:21 (Amsterdam, 2023)
• Tiruye Mesfin ETH 2:18:47 (Valencia, 2022)
• Workenesh Edesa ETH 2:18:51 (Osaka, 2024)
• Senbere Teferi ETH 2:19:21 (Berlin, 2023)
• Dera Dida ETH 2:19:24 (Berlin, 2023)
• Edna Kiplagat KEN 2:19:50 (London, 2012)*
• Mary Ngugi-Cooper KEN 2:20:22 (London, 2022)
• Sara Hall USA 2:20:32 (Chandler, 2020)
• Ababel Yeshaneh ETH 2:20:51 (Chicago, 2019)
• Vibian Chepkirui KEN 2:20:59 (Vienna, 2022)
• Siranesh Yirga ETH 2:21:08 (Ljubljana, 2022)
• Helah Kiprop KEN 2:21:27 (Tokyo, 2016)
• Hellen Obiri KEN 2:21:38 (Boston, 2023)
• Emma Bates USA 2:22:10 (Boston, 2023)
• Desiree Linden USA 2:22:38 (Boston, 2011)*
• Buze Diriba ETH 2:23:11 (Toronto, 2023)
• Caroline Rotich USA 2:23:22 (Chicago, 2012)
• Sharon Lokedi KEN 2:23:23 (New York City, 2022)
• Malindi Elmore CAN 2:23:30 (Berlin, 2023)*
• Fatima Gardadi MOR 2:24:12 (Xiamen, 2024)
• Angie Orjuela COL 2:25:35 (Berlin, 2023) NR
• Fabienne Konigstein GER 2:25:48 (Hamburg, 2023)
• Dominique Scott RSA 2:27:31 (Chicago, 2023)
• Grace Kahura KEN 2:29:00 (Sacramento, 2023)
• Katie Kellner USA 2:32:48 (Berlin, 2023)
• Lindsey Bradley USA 2:32:50 (Jersey City, 2023)
• Briana Boehmer USA 2:33:20 (Sacramento, 2021)
• Dylan Hassett IRL 2:33:25 (Pulford, 2021)
• Parley Hannan USA 2:33:43 (Carmel, 2023)
• Sara Lopez USA 2:33:48 (Eugene, 2023)
• Annie Heffernan USA 2:34:33 (Lowell, 2023)
• Rachel Hyland USA 2:34:46 (Houston, 2022)
• Anne-Marie Comeau CAN 2:34:51 (Toronto, 2023)
• Johanna Bäcklund SWE 2:35:10 (Hamburg, 2019)
• Argentina Valdepenas Cerna MEX 2:35:34 (Chicago, 2022)*
• Emma Spencer USA 2:36:33 (Boston, 2021)
• Michelle Krezonoski CAN 2:36:39 (Sacramento, 2022)
• Shannon Smith USA 2:36:43 (Columbus, 2023)
• Caroline Mulder USA 2:37:01 (Sacramento, 2022)
• Gina Rouse USA 2:37:10 (Sacramento, 2023)*
• Kim Krezonoski CAN 2:37:20 (Sacramento, 2022)
• Abigail Corrigan USA 2:37:45 (Sacramento, 2023)
• Marissa Lenger USA 2:38:41 (Chicago, 2022)
• Emilee Risteen USA 2:38:46 (Duluth, 2023)
• Isabelle Pickett AUS 2:38:46 (Valencia, 2023)
• Mary Christensen USA 2:38:55 (Big Bear, 2023)
• Olivia Anger USA 2:39:13 (Indianapolis, 2023)
• April Lund USA 2:39:23 (Houston, 2022)*
• Sarah Short AUS 2:39:51 (Valencia, 2023)
• Maura Lemon USA 2:40:30 (Valley Cottage, 2023)
• Sarah Sibert USA 2:40:31 (Philadelphia, 2022)
• Lauren Ames USA 2:40:34 (Valley Cottage, 2023)
• Kassi Harmon USA 2:41:48 (Utah Valley, 2023)*
• Elizabeth Camy USA 2:42:51 (Sacramento, 2022)*
• Alexandra Niles USA 2:43:23 (Hartford, 2022)*
• Mindy Mammen USA 2:44:01 (Duluth, 2023)*
• Ziyang Liu USA 2:44:56 (Eugene, 2023)*
• Jenny Simpson USA N/A

*Masters Division (40+)

Boston Marathon 2024 Men’s Professional Runners In The Race

• Sisay Lemma ETH 2:01:48 (Valencia, 2023)
• Evans Chebet KEN 2:03:00 (Valencia, 2020)
• Gabriel Geay TAN 2:03:00 (Valencia, 2022) NR
• Cybrian Kotut KEN 2:04:34 (Amsterdam, 2023)
• Haftu Teklu ETH 2:04:43 (Berlin, 2023)
• Shura Kitata ETH 2:04:49 (London, 2018)
• John Korir KEN 2:05:01 (Chicago, 2022)
• Mohamed Esa ETH 2:05:05 (Amsterdam, 2022)
• Suguru Osako JPN 2:05:29 (Tokyo, 2020)
• Sondre Moen NOR 2:05:48 (Fukuoka, 2017) AR
• Zouhair Talbi MAR 2:06:39 (Houston, 2024)
• Isaac Mpofu ZIM 2:06:48 (Valencia, 2022) NR
• Albert Korir KEN 2:06:57 (New York City, 2023)
• Kento Otsu JPN 2:08:15 (Otsu, 2021)
• Ryoma Takeuchi JPN 2:08:40 (Hofu, 2023)
• Sam Chelanga USA 2:08:50 (Chicago, 2023)
• Segundo Jami ECU 2:09:05 (Valencia, 2023) NR
• Elkanah Kibet USA 2:09:07 (Boston, 2023)
• Tsegay Tuemay ERI 2:09:07 (Daegu, 2019)
• Matt McDonald USA 2:09:49 (Chicago, 2022)
• CJ Albertson USA 2:10:07 (Orlando, 2024)
• David Nilsson SWE 2:10:09 (Valencia, 2020)
• Tristan Woodfine CAN 2:10:39 (Houston, 2024)
• Edward Cheserek KEN 2:11:07 (New York City, 2023)
• Giovanni Grano ITA 2:13:18 (Valencia, 2023)
• Will Nation USA 2:13:24 (Sacramento, 2021)
• Ilie Corneschi Alexandru ROU 2:13:39 (Berlin, 2022)
• Joseph Whelan USA 2:13:39 (Duluth, 2019)
• Patrick Smyth USA 2:13:47 (Sacramento, 2019)
• Yuma Morii JPN 2:14:15 (Kyoto, 2024)
• Robert Miranda USA 2:14:43 (Sacramento, 2023)
• Kristoffer Mugrage USA 2:15:17 (Sacramento, 2022)
• Craig Hunt USA 2:15:29 (Chandler, 2020)
• Primoz Kobe SLO 2:15:37 (Rotterdam, 2022)*
• Lorenz Baum GER 2:15:57 (Cologne, 2023)
• Thomas Toth CAN 2:15:57 (Valley Cottage, 2023)
• Taiyo Akiyama JPN 2:16:03 (Tokyo, 2023)
• Jacob Shiohira USA 2:16:34 (Sacramento, 2023)
• Andrew McCann USA 2:17:07 (Sacramento, 2022)
• Matt Rand USA 2:17:11 (Valley Cottage, 2023)
• Ryan Eiler USA 2:17:16 (Philadelphia, 2023)
• Prescott Leach USA 2:17:30 (Sacramento, 2023)*
• Qianyu Cheng CHN 2:17:33 (Hangzhou, 2022)
• Jason Ayr USA 2:18:14 (Houston, 2022)
• Grant O’Connor USA 2:18:28 (Jersey City, 2023)
• Mauricio Mendez Cruz MEX 2:18:36 (Berlin, 2022)
• Jared Schatz USA 2:18:49 (Valley Cottage, 2023)
• Miguel Morone BRA 2:19:33 (Berlin, 2023)*
• Dustin Bybee USA 2:19:48 (St. George, 2023)*
• Gilles Rubio FRA 2:20:14 (Valencia, 2022)*
• Joel Conn USA 2:20:16 Duluth, 2023)*
• Tyler Butterfield BER 2:21:47 (Otsu, 2019)* NR
• Miguel Ferrer Muro ESP 2:21:47 (Valencia, 2022)*
• Roman Fosti EST 2:22:16 (Tallinn, 2023)*
• Meng-Tsung (Steve) Chu TWN 2:22:54 (Edmonton, 2023)*
• Yemane Haileselassie ERI Debut

Spectator Information

Best Viewing Spots

Spectators play a crucial role in the Boston Marathon, providing much-needed support to runners. Popular viewing spots include:

• Hopkinton: The race start
• Wellesley College: Known for its energetic crowd
• Heartbreak Hill: A pivotal point in the race
• Boylston Street: The thrilling final stretch to the finish line

Spectator Tips

• Arrive Early: Popular spots fill up quickly
• Plan Transportation: Use public transit as roads will be closed
• Bring Essentials: Water, snacks, and comfortable clothing

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Transportation and Accommodation

Getting to Boston

Boston is accessible via Logan International Airport, Amtrak, and major highways. Public transportation and rideshare services make getting around the city convenient.

Where to Stay

Accommodation options range from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels. Booking early is recommended due to the influx of visitors during marathon weekend.

Health and Safety Measures

COVID-19 Protocols

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) will implement health and safety measures as needed, based on public health guidelines. These may include vaccination requirements, mask mandates, and on-site testing.

General Safety Tips

Runners and spectators should stay hydrated, wear weather-appropriate clothing, and follow race officials’ instructions to ensure a safe and enjoyable marathon experience.

Conclusion

The 2024 Boston Marathon is set to be an exhilarating event, celebrating athletic excellence and community spirit. Whether you’re running, spectating, or supporting from afar, the marathon’s rich history and challenging course promise an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to be part of this iconic event.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is the duration of the 2024 Boston Marathon? The marathon takes place on April 15, 2024, with start times beginning at 9:02 AM and the event concluding by late afternoon.
2. Are there guided tours available for the course? While there are no official guided tours of the course, several running groups offer pre-race course tours and training runs.
3. How can I purchase tickets? Spectating the marathon is free, but special viewing areas and hospitality packages can be purchased through the Boston Athletic Association’s website.
4. Are there any special events planned around the marathon? Yes, the marathon weekend includes an expo, pre-race dinners, and post-race celebrations. Details can be found on the official marathon website.
5. Can I take photographs during the marathon? Yes, photography is encouraged, but spectators should remain behind barriers and respect the runners’ space.