Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon 2021
Tens of thousands of runners took to the streets for the 125th Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the historic marathon after it was canceled in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic.
‘Resilience and Renaissance’: Marathon Returns to Boston, Challenges Harvard Runners
Harvard affiliates made a triumphant return to the streets of Boston Monday as they competed in the 125th running of the Boston Marathon and the first to take place in person since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marathon Monday in Photos
Thousands of runners from every background crossed the finish line of the 123rd Boston Marathon which is held annually on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April. The sprinkle of rain towards the end of the day greeted each runner with a cooling finish to the 26.2 miles they had just conquered.
Boston Marathon Crowd
Crowds cheer on Boston Marathon runners as the Boston Police ensure the safety of the participants and onlookers.
Marathon women
A marathon participant has a mylar blanket wrapped around her after concluding the race.
Braving Rain and Wind, Harvard Affiliates Conquer the Boston Marathon
Harvard students, alumni, and staff battled wind and intermittent rain to complete the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Marathon Closing Crowd
After finishing the race in the rain, Boston Marathon runners leave the course on Monday afternoon.
Despite Torrential Downpours, Harvard Students Run Boston Marathon
The rain presented unexpected challenges to student runners—causing some to come up with creative solutions.