It’s race day and time to get ready for the running of the 123rd Boston Marathon. What the actual start time for the Patriots’ Day race? The short answer is 9:02 a.m. EST. To be more specific, TV coverage of the race starts at 7:00 a.m. EST with different waves of racers taking off from the starting line in Hopkinton. MARATHON INFO: Live stream, TV channel, weather forecast, start time, race map Here are the scheduled start times for each of marathon race categories. The full schedule is available on the BAA's website here. 9:02 a.m. - Men’s Push-Rim Wheelchair 9:04 a.m. - Women’s Push-Rim Wheelchair 9:25 a.m. - Handcycles & Duos Participants 10:00 a.m. - Elite Women 10:02 a.m. - Wave One 10:25 a.m. - Wave Two 10:50 a.m. - Wave Three followed by Wave Four* *The start of Wave Four was moved up due to weather concerns. --- More info on the 2019 Marathon Live stream: CBS Boston (local) | NBC Live Extra (national) | fuboTV (free trial) TV channel: CBS Boston (local) | NBC Sports Network (national) Weather forecast: Wet and cool early with a chance for a high in the 60s<doc-sep>Hide Transcript Show Transcript INCLUDING THOSE RUNNING TO RAISE MONEY FOR HER FOUNDATION. ON THE EVE OF THE 123RD RUNNING OF THE BOSTON MARATHON, ANTICIPATION BUILDS, AS THE CLOCK COUNTS DOWN. EVERY MARATHON IS MEANINGFUL, AND THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE BOMBING IN 2013 THE MARATHON AND THE ANNIVERSARY ARE ON THE SAME DA THAT FACT IS NOT LOST ON HEATHER ABBOTT, A BOMBING SURVIVOR WHO LOST A LEG, THEN CHANNELED PAIN INTO POWER AND STARTED A FOUNDATION TO HELP OTHER AMPUTEES GET THE PROSTHETICS THEY CAN’T GET FROM HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES. >> ANYTHING THAT’S NOT SORT OF A BASIC WALKING DEVICE IS USUALLY NOT COVERED. TODD: TODAY WAS THE 5TH ANNUAL MARATHON WEEKEND FUNDRAISER. TO DATE, THE HEATHER ABBOT FOUNDATION HAS RAISED ABOUT A MILLION DOLLARS, BUT THERE’S SIMPLY NO WAY TO QUANTIFY THE IMPROVED QUALITY OF THE LIVES OF THE RECIPIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. >> WE’VE BEEN ABLE TO HELP ALMOST 30 PEOPLE IN 11 DIFFERENT STATES, RANGING FROM 5-YEARS-OLD TO 58-YEARS-OLD. >> WITHOUT HEATHER ABBOTT, THAT WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED. TODD: ANGELA BANKS A MOTHER OF TWO FROM MARYLAND, LOST ONE OF HER LEGS TO AN INFECTION. SHE’S ONE OF THE RECIPIENTS OF A PROSTHETIC LEG FROM THE FOUNDATION BERING HEATHER ABBOTT’S NAME. >> FOR ALL OF YOU THAT DONATE, AND, YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY AND YOUR FUNDS AND YOUR HEART AND YOUR LOVE, BELIEVE ME IT HELPS. IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN A PERSON’S LIFE. AND I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. >> THAT DAY 6 YEARS AGO, I WENT TO SEE RUNNERS CROSS THE FINISH LINE, AND I DIDN’T GET TO. TO KNOW THAT THIS YEAR, I’LL BE WATCHING 13 THAT RAISED $120,000 FOR THIS AMAZING FOUNDATION, YOU KNOW, MAKES ME FEEL PRETTY GOO TODD: THE MOTTO OF THE FOUNDATION IS LIVE YOUR LIFE. HER FOUNDATION IS HELPING THOSE WHO HAVE LOST LIMBS DO JUST THAT Advertisement All you need to know about 2019 Boston Marathon Good luck runners! Share Shares Copy Link Copy The 123rd Boston Marathon takes place Monday, as thousands of runners and spectators will gather in the city on Patriots’ Day.Here is what you need to know about the event and what is new for Marathon Monday 2019. WeatherBecause of weather conditions, Boston Marathon runners are being moved to shelters ahead of the start of the annual race.Wave 1 runners are sheltering in Hopkinton High & Middle School and subsequent waves are sheltering in buses at Boston Common or in Boston Common Garage, race officials said. "The heaviest rain will continue through 9 a.m., and that is when we have the risk of thunder," StormTeam 5 meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon said. Start times for the 123rd running of the historic race are staggered between 9:02 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.Fitzgibbon said runners can expect a lull in the rain at midday, before a few showers return. "An additional one or two showers may come through in the afternoon, but certainly not the intensity of what we're seeing this morning," she said. Runners will also need to contend with some gusty winds Monday. Southwesterly winds are starting the day, but they'll turn to the west later in the day. ScheduleWith the threat of heavy rain and the potential for chilly temperatures, the organizers of the Boston Marathon are making changes to the scheduled start times for runners.Runners assigned to the fourth wave will start their race immediately after those in the third wave. Originally, a 25-minute gap was scheduled between those two waves.Under the new plan, Wave Three will start at 10:50 a.m. and Wave Four will follow immediately afterward.BAA organizers said the goal is to reduce the amount of time runners spend waiting in the Athletes' Village prior to starting the race.Meb Keflezighi, the winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon, will serve as the grand marshal of the 2019 event. He will depart the starting line in Hopkinton at 8:50 a.m., 12 minutes ahead of the first scheduled race.The schedule of races is below:9:02 a.m. – Men’s Wheelchair9:04 a.m. – Women’s Wheelchair9:25 a.m. – Handcycles and Duo Participants9:32 a.m. – Elite Women10:00 a.m. – Elite Men10:02 a.m. – Wave One10:25 a.m. – Wave Two10:50 a.m. – Wave ThreeWave Four immediately follows Wave ThreeHere is a link to the course map.SafetyThe safety of more than 30,000 runners and hundreds of thousands of spectators at the Boston Marathon is a top priority for emergency management and race officials.After more than 2,500 marathon participants received medical treatment after running in the cold, windy and rainy weather in 2018, organizers are doubling the number of weather shelters. This year, runners will have eight weather shelters at their disposal instead of four, with at least one in each town along the route.“There’s a primary shelter location in every community. There is then at least one alternate, and each of them can hold several hundred people,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Director Samantha Phillips.MEMA is also providing more than 50 buses in case runners and spectators need to escape the elements.Spectators are being asked to cooperate with security officials by following guidelines that will help ensure the safety and security of participants, volunteers and spectators. They may be asked to pass through security checkpoints, and law enforcement officers or private security may ask to inspect bags and other items that are being carried.People who wish to watch the race along the course or enter an official Boston Athletic Association venue are discouraged from possessing any of the items listed below. Possession of any of the following items may result in delays when passing through security checkpoints and may require enhanced screening. Weapons or items of any kind that may be used as weapons, including firearms, knives, mace, etc.<doc-sep>When it comes to running, there really is no more prestigious race than the Boston Marathon. Held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of every April, the Boston Marathon is the oldest annual marathon dating back to its first race in 1897. It is one of six World Marathon Majors, pitting both amateur and professional runners alike against one another. The field for the 123rd running of the race is stacked, with nine former champions competing. All four defending champions from 2018 — men's champion Yuki Kawauchi of Japan, women's champion Des Linden of the U.S., and wheelchair champions Marcel Hug of Switzerland and Tatyana McFadden of the U.S. — return, looking to improve on some of the slowest winning times in recent years due to poor weather conditions last year. MORE: Watch the Boston Marathon live with fuboTV (7-day free trail) Since 2015, the Boston Marathon field has been capped at 30,000 entrants consisting of time qualifiers and charity runners. Eighty-two elite athletes including Olympians, Paralympians, world champions and marathon majors winners from 15 countries highlight this year's group. Several celebrities, such as NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi, the cast of "Supernatural" and Food Network chef Palak Patel, are also among the field. Only one American male and one American female have won since 1988. Outside of defending champ Linden on the women's side, Jordan Hasay provides the next best option for an American female to top the podium. In 2017 Hasay clocked the fastest-ever American marathon debut (2:23:00) for a woman. For the men, the top American contender will likely be Shadrack Biwott. Biwot finished ninth at the 2018 New York City Marathon and was the highest finishing American (third) at last year's Boston Marathon. MORE: Complete results from the 2019 Boston Marathon When is the Boston Marathon 2019? Date: Monday, April 15 Monday, April 15 Time: 8:30 a.m. ET 8:30 a.m. ET TV: NBCSN NBCSN Stream: fuboTV (7-day trial) This year's Boston Marathon is set for Monday, April 15. The race begins at 9:02 a.m. ET with the men's wheelchair division, followed two minutes later by the women. Elite women racers begin at 9:32 a.m. ET followed by the elite men at 10 a.m. ET. The rest of the non-elite racers are then divided into four waves based on qualifying times and are staggered between 10:02 a.m. ET and 11:15 a.m. ET. NBC Sports Network will broadcast the race live beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. You can also live-stream the Boston Marathon with fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial. Boston Marathon start times 9:02 a.m. ET Men's wheelchair 9:04 a.m. ET Women's wheelchair 9:25 a.m. ET Handcycles & duos 9:32 a.m. ET Elite women 10 a.m. ET Elite men 10:02 a.m. ET Wave 1 10:25 a.m. ET Wave 2 10:50 a.m. ET Wave 3 11:15 a.m. ET Wave 4 Referred to as Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April is an official Massachusetts state holiday, allowing for hundreds of thousands of spectators to make their way to cheer on runners. The Boston Red Sox also typically play a late morning game. This year, the defending World Series champions host the Orioles at 11:05 a.m. ET. Route for the 2019 Boston Marathon The 26.2-mile course passes through eight towns and has long been revered as one of the more challenging courses on the marathon circuit. The point-to-point course begins in the rural town of Hopkinton and follows winding roads along Route 135, Route 16, Route 30 and city streets into the center of Boston. While the first 13.1 miles are generally forgiving and downhill, miles 16-21 present runners with four difficult hills culminating in "Heartbreak Hill" near Boston College. The finish line is located on Bolyston Street in Copley Square, just outside the Boston Public Library. Boston Marathon weather forecast If runners thought last year's weather conditions, consisting of mid-30s temperatures and downpouring rain was bad, 2019 may prove to be just as poor. According to the National Weather Service Boston, there is a 90 percent chance of soaking rain with a possibility of thunderstorms. Temperatures will also be relatively chilly, with lows to start the morning in the 40s. The starting times for different waves have been condensed in order to reduce the time runners are waiting in the weather. Last year, more than 2,500 runners received medical attention for hypothermia and other conditions related to the cold. What the weather was like at Boston Marathon 2018 . . . pic.twitter.com/pYmoNCuPcx — Marathon Training (@MarathonAcademy) April 24, 2018 Boston Marathon qualifying times Boston is one of the few marathons that requires runners to qualify with a specific time in the preceding year in order to participate. Roughly 24,000 runners are accepted each year based on qualifying times, with the other 6,000 reserved for those running for charities. For this year's race, prospective male runners in the age range of 18-34 had to run a time of no more than 3:05:00, or 3:35:00 (3 hours, 35 minutes) if female. The qualifying time is adjusted upward as age increases. Due to too many runners meeting the qualifying times this year, 7,384 runners with the initial qualification standards were turned away. Runners needed to better the qualifying times by 4:52 in order to meet this year's amended requirement. The Boston Athletic Association lowered the qualifying standards for the 2020 race by five minutes. 2020 Boston Marathon qualifying times Age Men Women 18-34 3:00:00 3:30:00 35–39 3:05:00 3:35:00 40–44 3:10:00 3:40:00 45–49 3:20:00 3:50:00 50–54 3:25:00 3:55:00 55–59 3:35:00 4:05:00 60–64 3:50:00 4:20:00 65–69 4:05:00 4:35:00 70–74 4:20:00 4:50:00 75–79 4:35:00 5:05:00 ≥80 4:50:00 5:20:00 List of past Boston Marathon winners Men Year Runner (Country) Time 2018 Yuki Kawauchi (Japan) 2:15:58 2017 Geoffrey Kirui (Kenya) 2:09:37 2016 Lemi Berhanu (Ethiopia) 2:12:45 2015 Lelisa Desisa (Ethiopia) 2:09:17 2014 Meb Keflezighi (United States) 2:08:37 2013 Lelisa Desisa (Ethiopia) 2:10:22 2012 Wesley Korir (Kenya) 2:12:40 2011 Geoffrey Mutai (Kenya) 2:03:02 2010 Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot (Kenya) 2:05:52 2009 Deriba Merga (Ethiopia) 2:08:42 Women<doc-sep>The Boston Marathon was off to a rainy start Monday morning for the participants starting the 26.2-mile run from Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Marathon day is a holiday in Massachusetts where people line the streets to cheer on athletes participating in the race. The first wave of athletes was scheduled to start off the race at 9:02 a.m. EDT, with waves following them through 11:15 a.m. Weather at the starting line when the race began was about 55 degrees Fahrenheit; temperatures are expected to reach the high 60s as the day progresses. Those who can't be on the sidelines or don't want to stand in the cold and rain can watch the race online. There are a number of ways to stream the race and follow along all day. Boston's local CBS news station had live coverage of the race Monday that was available to those online or available here: Coverage was scheduled to be available from NBC Sports, and there were also some individuals who had live streams from the sidelines. How to track a Boston Marathon participant: There are several ways for fans to track their friends, family or favorite Boston Marathoner. They can either follow them manually online or they can sign up for text alerts that will notify them when the participant reaches certain markers in the race. To sign up for text alerts, fans can go to the Boston Athletic Association's website and select the AT&T Athlete Alerts section. There they can see the directions and details of signing up for alerts. They can also text RUNNER to 234567 to start the registration process. From there they'll need the bib number of the participant they want to track. Another way to track a participant is to go to the BAA website and scroll down to the results section. There's a tab that says "tracking" where users can then type in the runner or participant's last name and first name or their bib number to track them. This option also shows a detailed map of the marathon route. The final way people can track an athlete is through the BAA Boston Marathon App, which features information about the course, the race and tracking as well. Fans of the marathon or its participants can also follow along on social media, where the BAA is providing frequent updates, including photos, videos and leaderboard information. The full course, expected participant arrival times and the best places to watch in the towns the marathon crosses through are all available online.<doc-sep>
The 123rd running of the Boston Marathon started on Monday, with over 30,000 runners from around the world traversing the famed 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boylston Street over the course of the day. That field is primarily made up of amateur distance runners, of course, but there were plenty world-class runners to keep an eye on this year, as usual. The elite men’s race delivered a thrilling sprint toward the finish line. Boston Marathon elite men’s top 2019 finishers 1. Lawrence Cherono of Kenya (2:07:57) 2. Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia (2:07:59) 3. Kenneth Kipkemoi of Kenya (2:08:06) #BREAKING: Lawrence Cherono wins the men's Boston Marathon in a sprint. WHAT A FINISH! pic.twitter.com/uI1J6GjEC2 — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon elite women’s top 2019 finishers Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia (2:23:31) Edna Kiplagat of Kenya (2:24:13) Jordan Hasay of the United States (2:25:20) WATCH: Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia is the winner of the 2019 Boston Marathon Women's race with an unofficial finish of 2:23:30 (unofficial) pic.twitter.com/XPXPZdoyYD — WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon men’s push rim wheelchair 2019 winner Daniel Romanchuk of the United States Your 2019 Boston Marathon Men’s Push Rim Wheelchair champion, Daniel Romanchuk! pic.twitter.com/XhCuuFfgi7 — Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 15, 2019 Boston Marathon women’s push rim wheelchair 2019 winner Manuela Schär of Switzerland The race itself began at 9 a.m. ET, but the group of elite women got started at 9:32 a.m., while the elite men took off at 10 a.m. on the dot. National television coverage will be carried by NBCSN, with local coverage still on WBZ-TV CBS in Boston. Online streaming of the race can be had via multiple sources. All of fuboTV, NBC Sports, NBC Sports Gold, CBS Boston (Local) and the various NBC Sports Apps will have live streaming, with the first three requiring some manner of subscription. For the first time ever, the elite men started on their own, and not with the group of non-elite runners from Wave One. The elite women’s race has had its own start time since 2004. It’s expected to be a rainy and windy day on Monday, so it could be a messy race. Last year was also quite cold and had the slowest winning time among elite men since 1976. Des Linden became the first American woman to the win the race in 33 years, while Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi is the defending champion for the men. Below you can find all you need to know to watch the action. All times Eastern Boston Marathon start times 9:02 a.m.: Men’s Wheelchair 9:04 a.m.: Women’s Wheelchair 9:25 a.m.: Handcycles & Duos 9:32 a.m.: Elite Women 10 a.m.: Elite Men 10:02 a.m.: Wave One 10:25 a.m.: Wave Two 10:50 a.m.: Wave Three 11:15 a.m.: Wave Four How to watch the 2019 Boston Marathon Date: Monday, April 15 Time: 8 a.m. TV: NBCSN (National), CBS-WBZ-TV (Local) Online Streaming: fuboTV, NBC Sports, NBC Sports Gold, CBS Boston (Local) NBC Sports Apps