Boston Marathon
Join us for the social buzz on the Boston Marathon.
Women’s winner Sharon Cherop holds her trophy. (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)
by Boston.com on Apr 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Happy Marathon Monday! Boston and surrounding towns celebrated the day by cheering runners who ran the 26.2 mile stretch.
The winners: Wesley Korir won the men's race with an unofficial time of 2:12:40, while Sharon Cherop won in the women's category with an unofficial time of 2:31 in this year's Boston Marathon. Other winners include Joshua Cassidy, who finished the men's race in 1:18:25, setting a world record. Shirley Reilly won the women's category in the wheelchair race in 1:37:36.
Are you on the sidelines? Who are you rooting for? Do you feel inspired? Send us your thoughts in the comment box below.
Follow this live blog for photos, tweets, and other updates of the sites and scenes along the route of the Boston Marathon.
For stride-by-stride Boston Marathon race updates, follow our race tracker.
Good luck to all the runners! >> Complete Boston Marathon coverage
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On the way to Hopkinton with @surfermedina and @bostonlara ... Will be broadcasting live on @BostonDotCom #bostonmarathonby Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 10:42:01 AM -
Tune in on @BostonDotCom at 7:15, 8, and 9 am for a live broadcast from Hopkinton. #bostonmarathonby Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 10:42:03 AM
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Heading in to watch the @BostonMarathon today? Take public transit! Full traffic restrictions: t.co #patriotsdayby City of Boston via twitter 4/16/2012 11:03:11 AM -
Happy marathon Monday! Go @TeamEyeandEar, go!by MassEyeAndEar via twitter 4/16/2012 11:06:46 AM -
Good Morning Boston...Marathon mention to @bostonmarathon – good luck to all involved in today’s event t.coby VirginLondonMarathon via twitter 4/16/2012 11:13:59 AM -
The worst part: waiting #bostonmarathon @ Boston Common t.co
by lala34mc via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 11:27:41 AM -
Buses for marathon runners as far as the eye can see on Tremont street #bostonmarathon t.co
by wayfarer_99 via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 11:28:19 AM -
Taking the T to the starting line #BostonMarathon @merrelloutdoor t.co
by kristin_winn via P.twimg 4/16/2012 11:28:38 AM -
Spectators Grab their spots by the finish at 7:30am #bostonmarathon t.co
by wayfarer_99 via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 11:38:17 AM -
More set up at the finish #bostonmarathon instagr.am
by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 11:39:51 AM -
At the #bostonmarathon start line... surrounded by super athletesby bostonlara via twitter 4/16/2012 11:51:04 AM -
Getting ready to go live on again at 8 am. This time we're bringing on Brian Boyle, car crash survivor and first timer at #bostonmarathonby Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 11:51:16 AM
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Porta potties aren't so bad after awhile @Bostondotcom #bostonmarathonby Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 11:57:37 AM -
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Main medical tent #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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Thanks for sharing your story Brian Boyle! Forgot to mention hos book - "Iron Heart"by bostonlara via twitter 4/16/2012 12:10:17 PM
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That's a lot of wheelchairs #bostonmarathon instagr.am
by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 12:13:03 PM -
More prep underway #bostonmarathon instagr.am
by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 12:14:39 PM -
Security. #BostonMarathon @BostonDotCom p.twimg.com
by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 12:18:17 PM -
Members of the children's hospital team. @BostonDotCom #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com
by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 12:23:22 PM -
It's really cool to hang out at the start line. #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com
by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 12:29:21 PM -
RT @SurvivingGrady: If Youk goes 4-for-4 with 2 homers today, expect tomorrow's headline: "Bobby V Says Pedroia Too Short to Hit .400" # ...by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/16/2012 12:33:31 PM -
Check out the 116th Boston Marathon Media Guide, available at bostonmarathonmediaguide.comby Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:34:16 PM
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Know someone running today? Track their progress at www.baa.org #bostonmarathonby Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:38:34 PM
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W: At the 1967 #BostonMarathon, Katherine Switzer became the first woman to receive a number by signing her entry form "K. V. Switzer."by Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:39:55 PM
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W: At the 1967 #BostonMarathon, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to receive a number by signing her entry form "K. V. Switzer."by Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:40:49 PM
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RT @SamuelAdamsBeer: Happy Patriot's Day! Tons of excitement in/around the city, esp out in Hopkinton for the start of the @bostonmarath ...by Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:41:51 PM
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RT @jhboston26: John Hancock elite Gebre Gebremariam takes in some breakfast before the games begin @bostonmarathon #bostonmarathon http ...by Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:44:11 PM
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If you're celebrating the #bostonmarathon from inside today, watch the action unfold on WBZ-TV (CBS) or stream universalsports.comby Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:49:44 PM
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Its 65 degrees and rising in Hopkinton right, stay hydrated! #BostonMarathonby Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:52:39 PM
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It's 65 degrees and rising in Hopkinton - stay hydrated! #BostonMarathonby Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:54:23 PM
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In its 27th year as #bostonmarathon principle sponsor, John Hancock est. a prize purse of $806, 000. Plus $220,000 for performance bonuses.by Boston Marathon via twitter 4/16/2012 12:57:55 PM
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@GlobeMarathon #Wellesley students get the #screamtunnel ready! t.co
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National flags at the finish #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday t.co
by wayfarer_99 via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 1:11:08 PM
