Boston Marathon 2026

The Boston Marathon is New England’s most watched sporting event and a Boston tradition that’s been running strong for more than a century. Held each year on the third Monday in April, it brings tens of thousands of runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries to the city, from first-timers to elite athletes chasing history. Some race for the podium, many run for charity, and others are just out to prove something to themselves, but the result is the same: a full-city moment that’s as powerful to watch from the sidelines as it is to run.