The Scenes That Captured the 2018 Boston Marathon
Despite a downpour, a memorable marathon still played out.
A rainy morning in Hopkinton.
Runners came fully prepared for a long wait before the start.
Must.Keep.Feet.Dry.
Signs along the course melted in the rainy weather.
We give full credit to the volunteers who also braved the weather all day.
Many of the pro women dressed in layers for the start of the race.
Yuki Kawauchi wasn’t afraid to push the pace the entire race on his way to victory.
This runner was still excited to start his Boston Marathon.
Tatyana McFadden won the women’s wheelchair race in a time of 2:04:39. It is her fifth Boston Marathon victory and 22nd World Marathon Major.
Pro runner Serena Burla looked for cover on the Newton Hills.
Weather forecasts estimated an inch of rain on Monday.
An elated Desiree Linden celebrates after her win.
Janildo Rocha Barbosa (4637) is helped across the finish line by Antonio Fernandez (9735) and a Boston EMT worker at the 2018 Boston Marathon
With 100-meters to go, men’s winner Yuki Kawauchi said he did not know he was truly winning.
This is just courageous. Eighty-five year old Katherine Beiers is one of the last runners to make their way through Newton, Massachusetts.
Brian has spent more than a decade focused on creating compelling news, health, and fitness content—with a particular interest on enthusiast activities like running and cycling. He’s coordinated coverage of major events like the Paris Olympics, Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Tour de France, with an eye toward both the professional race and the engaging stories readers love.
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