Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: A runner stretches his legs while waiting to board a bus to the start line of the Boston Marathon. The emblems of the New York and Boston Marathons are tattooed on his leg along with his times.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Race day begins, as runners show their bibs at the security checkpoint for the 128th Boston Marathon. Long lines trailed down Boylston Street with runners stretching as they waited to board school buses bound for the starting line.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Rafael Botello Jimenez and Patrick Monahan battle in a head to head final sprint of the men’s wheelchair division. Botello Jimenez finished in 10th place with a one second lead over Monahan.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Sisay Lemma pushes past the roaring crowds as he takes his final paces before being declared the male winner of the 128th Boston Marathon. The Ethiopian runner had a margin of 41 seconds between him and the second place finisher.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Hellen Obiri takes a victory lap after her second consecutive Boston Marathon win.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: AJ Ricketts collapses into his father and sister’s arms after crossing the finish line of the 128th Boston Marathon. Ricketts was one of many runners celebrated by their loved ones at the end of their race as families and friends lined the streets with handmade posters and personalized t-shirts.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Boston Marathon volunteers cheer on runners as they walk down Boylston Street.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Families and runners reunite in the Boston Public Garden, spreading out in the sun to rest and take photos with their medals.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: Buses line the streets around the finish line with volunteers setting up post race snacks and hydration stations.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: A line pours down Boylston Street while runners wait to board the buses to the start line.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: A runner draped in a Portuguese Flag comforts another sobbing finisher.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: A Runner walks away from the finish line draper in their blanket and carrying a bag of snacks.
Boston, MA: April 15th 2024: A pile of unicorn medals sits on a table waiting for finishers.