23,267 athletes qualify for the 127th Boston Marathon

WCVB.com (Health) 9/21 5:00A

The Boston Athletic Association announced that all qualified athletes who submitted applications for the 127th Boston Marathon have been admitted to the race.

Boston Marathon race director holds first 'Run Medford' 5K, 8K road races

WCVB.com (Health) 9/19 1:49P

Dave McGillivray says he wanted to give back to his hometown, the Massachusetts city where he famously finished a 3,452-mile journey from Medford, Oregon, in 1978.

First-time runner takes on Boston Marathon to honor injured officer

WCVB.com (Health) 9/16 12:49P

Kim Donohue running race to mark 10 years since her husband nearly died in shootout with marathon bombers

Boston Marathon medical research funding program launched

WCVB.com (Health) 9/13 8:56A

The new BAA medical research funding program is asking for researchers to submit proposals to conduct research at the world’s oldest annual marathon.

Boston Marathon to welcome nonbinary athletes to 2023 race

WCVB.com (Health) 9/12 12:49P

Race organizers say nonbinary athletes will be able to run in next year's marathon without registering as members of the men's or women's divisions.

Registration opens Monday for 127th Boston Marathon

WCVB.com (Health) 9/9 5:37A

Thousands of participants are expected to register for the April 17 race.

BAA announces 2023 Boston Marathon official charity program members

WCVB.com (Health) 9/8 12:56P

A Massachusetts nonprofit that works to bring athletics to schools in underserved communities will be among dozens of groups supported by the Boston Marathon.

John Hancock dropping Boston Marathon sponsorship after 2023 race

WCVB.com (Health) 9/7 10:18A

It's the end of a relationship that lasted nearly four decades.

Wake Up Call from Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

WCVB.com (Health) 8/25 11:33P

Friday's Wake Up Call comes from the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.

Wake Up Call from Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk

WCVB.com (Health) 8/8 11:45P

Monday's Wake Up Call comes from the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk.

Legendary distance running legend Bill Squires dies at age 89

WCVB.com (Health) 7/1 2:17P

4-time Boston Marathon champion Bill Rodgers called Squires the greatest marathon coach in American history.

Wake Up Call: Marathon dog visits WCVB

WCVB.com (Health) 6/22 11:39P

A beloved Boston Marathon spectator came to visit Channel 5!

Get to know some of the Boston Marathon teams racing for charities

WCVB.com (Health) 6/22 5:21P

There are many moving and emotional stories associated with the Boston Marathon, especially when it comes to those who take on the 26.2 miles to help others.

Boston Marathon champion Des Linden on what makes event so unique

WCVB.com (Health) 6/22 1:38P

On April 16, 2018, In the pouring rain, Des Linden streamed down Boylston Street, breaking the tape and the American drought. It's now a treasured Boston memory.

Running the Boston Marathon 'the granddaddy of them all'

WCVB.com (Health) 6/22 1:17P

"The city just rallies behind these runners and there's just a certain energy to it, it's kind of hard to explain," Marathon Runner Abby Corrington says.