BOSTON - December 11, 2013 - John Hancock Financial today announced the return of 2013 Boston Marathon champions Rita Jeptoo of Kenya and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia for the 118th running of the race on Monday, April 21, 2014. … [Read more...]
Statement from Boston Athletic Association
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - (Monday, April 15, 2013) - The Boston Athletic Association extends its deepest sympathies to all those who were affected in any way by today’s events. … [Read more...]
Desisa, Jeptoo Win Boston Marathon
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - Prior to a horrific act of violence that rocked the world and the running community, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia and Rita Jeptoo of Kenya ran to championships on a chilly April morning in the 117th running of the Boston Athletic Association's Boston Marathon. … [Read more...]
New York to Decide WMM
October 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
New York, NY - With Kenya's Geoffrey Mutai enjoying an insurmountable lead in the men's 2011-2012 World Marathon Majors Series as the result of victories at the 2011 Boston and ING New York City Marathons, and the 2012 BMW Berlin Marathon, the women's title, and equal share of … [Read more...]
WMM returns in Boston and London
April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. … [Read more...]
Champs return for Boston 2012
April 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
Past Race Champions Returning to Boston Marathon Inaugural Class of 1972 women among those to be honored; Joan Benoit Samuelson joins Boston Marathon field; Meb Keflezighi to serve as grand marshal BOSTON - (April 10, 2012) - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has … [Read more...]
Elite Field 2012 Announced
February 13, 2012 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - (February 9, 2012) - In its 27th year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial has announced the professional field for the 116th running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16. … [Read more...]
Mutai blasts to a Boston Win
April 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
BOSTON - Perfect weather, a generous tailwind and fabulous competition made the 115th Boston Marathon the fastest men's marathon ever run, while Desiree Davila came within two seconds of history in the women's race. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya ran the fastest marathon in … [Read more...]
Benoit Samuelson to Run 2011 Boston
April 14, 2011 Leave a Comment
Benoit Samuelson to Run 2011 Boston Marathon Two-time race champion and 1984 Olympic Marathon gold medalist eyes 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier; four-time champion Bill Rodgers also to serve as Grand Marshal of 115th running BOSTON - (April 11, 2011) - The … [Read more...]
US marathoners for Boston and London
April 13, 2011 Leave a Comment
U.S. marathoners line up for Boston and London INDIANAPOLIS – As several of the top U.S. marathoners are putting the finishing touches on their preparations for the spring marathon season, one of the most anticipated races will be the 115th running of the B.A.A. Boston … [Read more...]
