matt james: Boston Marathon 2025: Celebrities and champions take center stage at the 129th edition on Patriots’ Day

On Patriots’ Day, nearly 32,000 runners will take on the iconic 2025 Boston Marathon, navigating the challenging 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. The participants will consist of elite athletes and their debut performances, along with experienced veterans and recognized celebrity runners, who have their individual drive.

When will Boston Marathon 2025 take place and what time does it start?

The upcoming Boston Marathon, the 129th edition, will take place Monday, April 21, 2025. The Men’s Wheelchair Division starts up the day at 9:02 am ET. Races with professional men start at 9:37 am, followed by professional women’s marathons at 9:45 am. A rolling start for open field runners will begin after 10:00 am.

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Where does the Boston Marathon take place?

The running competition begins at Main Street in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, before passing through Ashland, Framingham, and Newton, which culminates in Boston on Boylston Street near Copley Square. The Boston Marathon begins its route on Main Street in Hopkinton and proceeds through Ashland and then Framingham until it reaches Newton, with its most difficult section known as Heartbreak Hill.

How to watch the 2025 Boston Marathon?

United States viewers will be able to watch the marathon live on ESPN from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm ET in North America. Boston viewers can watch the race through WCVB Channel 5 starting at 4:00 am ET, with additional broadcasts on WMUR, WMTW, and WPTZ. The Olympic Channel provides worldwide streaming through Olympics.com, together with Very Local Boston delivering digital race broadcasts.

Full schedule of race day events (All times in ET)

9:02 am – Men’s Wheelchair

9:05 am – Women’s Wheelchair

9:30 am – Handcycles & Duos

9:37 am – Professional Men

9:45 am – Professional Women

9:50 am – Para Athletics

10:00 am – Rolling Start for Open Division

Notable celebrities running in the 2025 Boston Marathon

Paula Radcliffe: The British marathon legend returns to race Boston wearing bib 215, honoring her iconic world record of 2:15. After a decade away from competition, she clocked 2:57:22 in Tokyo and will earn her Six Star Medal with this finish.

Zdeno Chara: The towering former Bruins defenseman is back for his third Boston Marathon. Chara is raising funds for the Thomas E. Smith and Hoyt Foundations, supporting individuals with paralysis and disabilities.

Alice Cook: Olympic figure skater and former WBZ sports reporter Alice Cook runs her third Boston despite her ALS diagnosis. Her race supports Compassionate Care ALS and sends a message of resilience and hope.

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Matt James: Reality TV star and former football player Matt James returns for his second Boston Marathon, pulling double duty as a field correspondent for ESPN and WCVB-TV during the race.

Amby Burfoot: The 1968 Boston Marathon champion celebrates 56 years since his win by running again at age 77. Wearing bib 1968, he continues a legacy that began under the guidance of his mentor and champion, John J. Kelley.

FAQs:

Q1: Which celebrities are running in the 2025 Boston Marathon?
Notable celebrities include Paula Radcliffe, Zdeno Chara, Matt James, Alice Cook, and Amby Burfoot, each bringing their unique stories and causes to the race.

Q2: What is the route of the Boston Marathon?
The marathon starts in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and winds through towns like Ashland, Newton, and Brookline before finishing on Boylston Street in downtown Boston.

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