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Miami Herald
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
How to Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon on TV and Streaming
The NBA Playoffs aren't the only worthwhile sporting event happening in Boston this week. That's right, the 129th Boston Marathon-one of the most prestigious road races in the world-is finally here. On Monday, April 21, more than 30,000 participants will take to the streets of Boston in a feat of pure grit and athleticism orchestrated by one of the six World Marathon Majors. And lest we forget, there is $1.2 million in prize money at stake, as well. Whether you know someone who is running or are simply looking to follow along at home, it's sure to be an incredible time-and we've got all the info you need for tuning in outlined below. Do what those runners can't and enjoy it from your couch; hey, you could always join 'em next year. Marathon Monday 2025 is Monday, April 21. The start times for each division and wave are as follows: The 2025 Boston Marathon will be covered live on Boston-area local station WCVB Channel 5 (ABC) starting at 4 a.m. ET on Marathon Monday, with coverage concluding at 8 p.m. The event will be simulcast regionally on WCVB Channel 5's sister stations, as well, which include WMUR News 9 ABC, WMTW Channel 8 ABC, and WPTZ NBC5. Otherwise, ESPN2 will provide live national coverage from 9 a.m. ET until 12:30 p.m. ET, as well as coverage on SportsCenter before before and after that window. Fans can livestream the 2025 Boston Marathon using the Very Local phone app, which can be downloaded on your device's app store. The application is free and compatible with smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. All four regional networks airing the event on TV will also stream the event on their digital platforms and mobile apps. To download Very Local for Apple IOS, click download Very Local for Android, click here. ESPN+ subscribers can also stream the event using their account. Use this link to look up and track a runner; you can search via group, subgroup, last name, first name, and/or bib number. Spectators can also track runners using the B.A.A. Racing App, which features social media integration, interactive course maps, and additional event information, as well as the live tracking. To download the B.A.A. Racing App for Apple IOS, click download the B.A.A. Racing App for Android, click here. If you'll be tuning into the 2025 Boston Marathon from outside of the U.S., don't worry; you have options. See below for a list of official broadcasters per country. FloSports:Australia TSN/RDS:Canada SMG:China ESPN Brazil:Brazil ESPN LATAM:AnguillaAntiguaArgentinaArubaBahamasBarbadosBarbudaBelizeBermudaBoliviaBonaireBritish Virgin IslandsCayman IslandsChileColombiaCosta RicaCubaCuracaoDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorFalkland IslandsFrench GuianaGrenadaGuadeloupeGuatemalaGuyanaHaitiHondurasJamaicaMartiniqueMexicoMontserratNicaraguaPanamaParaguaySabaSt. BarthelemySt. EustatiusSt. Kitts/NevisSt. LuciaSt. MaartenSt. Vincent/GrenadinesSurinameTrinidad & TobagoTurks & CaicosUruguayVenezuela Eurosport India:IndiaAfghanistanBangladeshBhutanMaldivesNepalPakistanSri Lanka Eurosport:AlbaniaAndorraArmeniaAustriaAzerbaijanBelarusBelgiumBosnia-HerzegovinaBulgariaCroatiaCzech RepublicCyprusDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGeorgiaGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIsraelItalyKosovoKazakhstanKyrgyzstanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacedoniaMaltaMoldovaMonacoMontenegroNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRepublic of IrelandRomaniaRussiaSan MarinoSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTajikistanTurkmenistanTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomUzbekistanVatican State Supersport:AngolaBeninBotswanaBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCape VerdeCentral African RepublicChadComorosDemocratic Republic of the CongoCote d'IvoireDjiboutiEquatorial GuineaEritreaEthiopiaGabonThe GambiaGhanaGuineaGuinea-BissauKenyaLiberiaMadagascarMalawiMaliMauritaniaMauritiusMozambiqueNamibiaNigerNigeriaReunionRwandaSao Tome and PrincipeSenegalSeychellesSierra LeoneSocotraSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth SudanSwazilandTanzaniaTogoUgandaZambiaZimbabwe Emtek:IndonesiaPhilippinesTimor Leste Olympic Channel:Rest of World This article was originally published on as How to Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon on TV and Streaming. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Economic Times
21-04-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Boston Marathon 2025: Everything to know about weather updates, live streaming and interesting facts
Over 30,000 participants are set to participate in the latest edition of the Boston Marathon. The annual marathon, which has the distinction of being the oldest of its kind, is taking place on Monday, April 21. Keeping up with the long-held tradition, the marathon is marked on Patriots Day, which is observed annually on the third Monday of April. Boston Marathon 2025 will see participants start off from Hopkinton. The marathon's finishing line is on Boston's Boylston Street. The marathon's course will traverse through a number of towns and span a total of 26.2 miles. The marathon opens in waves, with various divisions flagged off at different times. Hours before the scheduled start of the 2025 Boston Marathon, the weather forecast predicted an overall pleasant day ahead. The temperatures were expected to linger in the range of mid to upper 40s during the initial flag offs, according to WCVB. As per the weather forecast, skies were expected to remain sunny for the most hoping to catch the live action of the annual marathon can do so from the comfort of their homes. The live coverage of the 2025 Boston Marathon will be available on both television and streaming local broadcaster for the 129th edition of the Boston Marathon is WCVB Channel 5. Meanwhile, the marathon will air nationally on ESPN 2. The coverage commenced at 9 am ET and will wrap up at 12:20 pm ET. Also Read: Are banks open on Easter Monday? Is it a federal holiday in US? Details here For viewers wishing to stream the marathon on their devices, the available options are the official website and app of WCVB. ESPN+ is another streaming platform where the marathon will air live. Additionally, the race is also being streamed live on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Sling TV nationally. The marathon route, after starting in Hopkinton and before finishing in Boston, passes through following towns and cities: - Ashland- Framingham- Natick- Wellesley- Newton- BrooklineHere are the tentative start schedules for various divisions and programs: - Men's Wheelchair: 09:06 am ET - Women's Wheelchair: 09:09 am ET - Handcycles and Duos: 09:30 am ET - Elite Men: 09:37 am ET - Elite Women: 09:47 am ET - Para Athletics: 09:50 am ET - Wave 1: 10:00 am ET - Wave 2: 10:25 am ET - Wave 3: 10:50 am ET - Wave 4: 11:15 am ET Boston Marathon: Top contenders Kenya's Hellen Obiri is one of the top participants in this year's Boston Marathon as she is hoping to clinch her third title in a row. If the 35-year-old manages to succeed in the pursuit, she will become the first participant to achieve the historic milestone since the 1990s. The men's race, on the other hand, will see Ethiopian long-distance runner Sisay Lemma strive to defend his title. 1 . Which TV channel is broadcasting the 2025 Boston Marathon live nationally? The 2025 Boston Marathon is being televised by ESPN nationally. 2 . What streaming platforms is the marathon available on? The live coverage of the 2025 Boston Marathon is available on ESPN+, and WCVB app. Additionally, it is also being streamed live on DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, and Sling TV nationally. Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
India Today
21-04-2025
- Climate
- India Today
2025 Boston Marathon: Start time, TV channels, weather and all you need to know
The Boston Marathon is one of the world's most iconic races. The race is held annually on Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. This year marks the 129th iteration of the race. With the runners preparing to race from Hopkinton to Boylston does the Boston Marathon start? (All times in EDT)The day kicks off shortly after 9 a.m. with a full slate of races stretching into late morning. Here's the official start schedule for each division:9:06 a.m. – Men's Wheelchair Division9:09 a.m. – Women's Wheelchair Division9:30 a.m. – Handcycles and Duos9:37 a.m. – Elite Men9:47 a.m. – Elite Women9:50 a.m. – Para Athletics Division10:00 a.m. – Wave 1 (General Entry)10:25 a.m. – Wave 210:50 a.m. – Wave 311:15 a.m. – Wave 4advertisement Expect the first finishers — including wheelchair racers like Marcel Hug, who holds the course record — to cross the Boylston Street finish line around 9:26 a.m. The fastest elite men and women should finish between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to watch the 2025 Boston MarathonTV coverageLocal (Boston area): WCVB Channel 5 — Live coverage begins at 4:00 ESPN2, Coverage begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until 12:30 ESPN Deportes — 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 optionsFree live stream: and the WCVB appNational streaming: ESPN+ (starting 4 a.m.), DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, fuboTV (free trials available)Very local app: Available on smart TVs and streaming devicesCoverage is also simulcast on WMUR (New Hampshire), WMTW (Maine), and WPTZ (Vermont/New York).2025 Boston Marathon weather forecastadvertisementIdeal running conditions are expected throughout the day:Start in Hopkinton: High 40s at 9 temps: Rising into the 50sFinish line: Low 50s for elites, possibly hitting 60F by the final waveNo rain expected until late evening, clear skies expected throughout the raceCourse map and route detailsThe 26.2-mile course follows the traditional route:Start: Main Street in HopkintonThrough: Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton (featuring Heartbreak Hill), BrooklineFinish: Boylston Street, near the Boston Public Library in Copley SquareRoad closures and reopening timesPlan travel accordingly — major closures begin early morning:Hopkinton: 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 7:15 a.m. – 1:20 7:30 a.m. – 1:55 8:30 a.m. – 2:45 8:30 a.m. – 3:35 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 9:00 a.m. – 5:45 Variable closures until 7:00 athletes and favoritesHellen Obiri (Kenya) eyes a third consecutive title, a feat not achieved since the 1990sSisay Lemma (Ethiopia) returns as defending men's champ after a shocking victory last yearEvans Chebet, Sharon Lokedi, and Conner Mantz also headline the elite fieldPrize money breakdownOpen division winners: $150,000 each (Men & Women)Wheelchair division: $50,000 for winners in T53/54/34, $1,500 for T51–52Masters division winners: $5,000 each2024 winners and course recordsMen's champion: Sisay Lemma (2:06:17)Women's champion: Hellen Obiri (2:22:37)Men's wheelchair: Marcel Hug (1:15:35 — course record)Women's wheelchair: Eden Rainbow-Cooper (1:35:11)Handcycle men's: Zachary Stinson (1:04:46)Handcycle women's: Alicia Dana (1:15:20 — course record)advertisementCourse records:Men's running: Geoffrey Mutai (2:03:02, 2011)Women's running: Buzunesh Deba (2:19:59, 2014)Wheelchair men's: Marcel Hug (1:15:35, 2024)Wheelchair women's: Manuela Schr (1:28:17, 2017)ALSO READ: 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Date, time, games, schedule, TV channels, and all you need to knowMust Watch
USA Today
20-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Marathon: TV channel, streaming and how to watch the 2025 race
Boston Marathon: TV channel, streaming and how to watch the 2025 race Show Caption Hide Caption Boston Marathon proposal: Couple shares how they met through the race At the Boston Marathon finish line, Andrew surprises his girlfriend Elizabeth with a proposal, marking a full-circle moment from their first meeting. USA TODAY The 129th Boston Marathon, one of the oldest annual marathons in the world, will take place on Patriots Day in the streets of Boston. This event, deeply embedded in the city's culture, has become a symbol of resilience and unity. The Boston Marathon, held annually on the third Monday in April, is one of the six major marathons in the world, attracting both professional and recreational runners. The Marathon also includes para-athletic divisions and a wheelchair division, where athletes compete using racing wheelchairs in both track and road racing events. The course begins at Hopkinton State Park and winds through the city, covering a total distance of 26.2 miles before finishing at the iconic line on Boylston Street. Here is how to watch the 2025 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21. When is Kentucky Derby? Date, time, contenders, early odds for Run for the Roses How to watch the 2025 Boston Marathon WCVB Channel 5 will provide local coverage for the 2025 Boston Marathon starting at 4 a.m. ET. The marathon will be televised nationally on ESPN2, with coverage beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 12:30 p.m. ET.
