Boston Marathon 2026 - Live Stream
View the live stream, results, entry lists and race day schedule schedule for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
The 2026 Boston Marathon is set to deliver another historic chapter on Monday, April 20, as the world’s oldest continuously run marathon celebrates its 130th edition with a deep and competitive international field.
Starting in Hopkinton and finishing along the iconic Boylston Street, the 42.195-kilometer race will once again test athletes over its famously undulating course, including the decisive Newton hills and Heartbreak Hill in the closing stages.
How to Watch - Live Stream and TV Coverage
United States Coverage: ESPN2 and ESPN + will broadcast the Boston Marathon live nationwide from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM ET.
Local Coverage (Boston Area): Viewers in the Boston region can watch comprehensive live coverage on WCVB Channel 5 (ABC) starting as early as 4:00 AM ET on Marathon Monday.
INTERNATIONAL COVERAGE:
- Worldwide - Olympic Channel
- Europe - Eurosport
- Australia - FloSports
- Canada - TSN and RDS
- Great Britain - Universal Sports
- China - SMG
- Brazil - ESPN Brazil
- Latin America and Caribbean - ESPN LATAM/Sur
- India - Eurosport India
- Africa - Supersport
- Indonesia, Philippines, Timor Leste - Emtek
- Vietnam - VTVCab
Defending champions return to headline the elite races. Kenya’s John Korir leads the men’s field aiming to retain his title, while Sharon Lokedi comes back after her record-breaking victory in 2025, when she set a new course record of 2:17:22. Lokedi faces strong opposition in what is widely considered one of the deepest women’s fields in Boston history, featuring top American contenders and international stars.
With around 30,000 runners expected from across the globe, the Boston Marathon remains a cornerstone of the World Marathon Majors calendar and a symbol of endurance, tradition, and elite competition. Favorable weather conditions are anticipated, setting the stage for fast racing and potential standout performances.
Boston Marathon Start Schedule
- 9:06 a.m. – Wheelchair Men
- 9:09 a.m. – Wheelchair Women
- 9:30 a.m. – Handcycles/Duos
- 9:37 a.m. – Professional Men
- 9:47 a.m. – Professional Women
- 9:50 a.m. – Para Athletics Division
Mass Start Waves
- 10:00 a.m. – Wave 1
- 10:15 a.m. – Wave 2
- 10:28 a.m. – Wave 3
- 10:41 a.m. – Wave 4
- 11:01 a.m. – Wave 5
- 11:21 a.m. – Wave 6
