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All about the 118th Boston Marathon set for Monday, Apr. 21st

Published  April 21, 2014 4:33am CDT
Massachusetts
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BOSTON (WITI) -- The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events.

The race covers 26 miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers. The Boston Marathon course follows a point-to-point route from Hopkinton to Boston, and is certified per the guidelines set forth by the IAAF and USA Track and Field.



 

 

 

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    The Boston Athletic Association manages this American classic, which is sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification).