Boston Marathon
Join us for the social buzz on the Boston Marathon.
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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Boston.com 4/16/2012 2:56:38 PM
Wheelchair winner Joshua R. Cassidy ( David L Ryan / Globe Staff Photo )
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 3:01:28 PM
Racer on way through med tent #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by Eric Wilbur via twitter 4/16/2012 3:03:08 PMRT @_TyAnderson: Fun stat: The #Bruins are 3-0 on Marathon Monday under Claude Julien. All three games have been Game 3's, with wins in ... -
by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 3:03:46 PM
Kenmore Square crowds are filling up. It's surprising how many shady spots are still left. #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com
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BostonFineHomes 4/16/2012 3:08:00 PM
The T is packed today with everyone headed to #RedSox and #BostonMarathon Finish Line celebrations! #patriotsday t.co
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magicofpi 4/16/2012 3:08:17 PM
It is quite crowded at the #bostonmarathon finish line t.co
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WBZ Boston News 4/16/2012 3:19:03 PM
Shirley Reilly finished just ahead of 5-time #BostonMarathon winner Wakako Tsuchida of Japan: t.co
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:20:00 PMJust finished an interview with Jam'n 94.5! We'll cheer for their DJ runner Ramiro! -
by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:20:39 PMRT @GlobeMarathon: RT @runnersworld: 26,716 runners entered the #BostonMarathon. 22,426 started. 16% of the field did not start (the ave ...
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by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 3:21:42 PMA good bystander notified an officer of a stray water bottle in the middle of the route. We don't want any accidents at the #bostonmarathon!
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GrrrrItsSarah 4/16/2012 3:23:20 PM
Maggie chillin like a boss at the #BostonMarathon t.co
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SimplySteph11 4/16/2012 3:23:47 PM
There goes the lead pack! #bostonmarathon t.co
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Boston.com 4/16/2012 3:27:07 PM
Boston Marathon women’s wheelchair winner Shirley Riley (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 3:29:02 PM
Racer did interview with ch 4 after finishing #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:31:57 PM
#BostonMaratahon #ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:31:59 PM
More runners! p.twimg.com
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NickSava 4/16/2012 3:32:56 PM
Inspiring being out here at 9 mile mark of #bostonmarathon t.co
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:34:25 PM
#BostonMaratahon runner goes in for a kiss. #ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com
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lisa_decanio 4/16/2012 3:34:58 PM
Crazy crowds near the finish line #bostonmarathon t.co
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JessieSebor 4/16/2012 3:38:52 PM
Elite women cresting heartbreak hill! Five miles to the finish! t.co
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GrrrrItsSarah 4/16/2012 3:41:53 PM
First place men #mile19 #bostonmarathon #goosebumps t.co
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:42:35 PM
The #bostonmarathon #ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:44:05 PMRT @annewilsonyu: @TheScreamTunnel is inspiring smiles and high fives in #Wellesley! @GlobeMarathon twitter.com
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 3:44:07 PMJust told we will get a medical update at 1pm and then 3 and 5 #bostonmarathon
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:44:47 PMRT @WellesleyNews: #wellesley President Bottomly joins the #screamtunnel students! @TheScreamTunnel twitter.com
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RevEverett 4/16/2012 3:46:39 PM
Elite women #bostonmarathon @ Cleveland Circle t.co
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:47:11 PM
#ScreamTunnel #BosotonMarathon p.twimg.com
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thisisblam 4/16/2012 3:47:22 PM
Boston marathon crowd at coolidge corner #bostonmarathon t.co
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by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 3:51:25 PMA wheelchair racer blowing kisses is the crowd favorite so far! #BosotonMarathon
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:51:40 PM
#ScreamTunnel tunnel vision shirt for the #BosotonMarathon p.twimg.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:52:50 PM
#BosotonMarathon #ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:52:54 PM
#ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 3:54:33 PM
In position by the Lenox hotel to watch the elite women and men finish #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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Boston.com 4/16/2012 3:57:17 PM
Joshua A. Cassidy received his medal and trophy after a hard-fought victory. (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)
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by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 3:58:02 PM
Another view near the finish #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 3:58:46 PM
The leading women at Kenmore! #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 3:59:55 PMAhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooo!!!!!! #ScreamTunnel
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:00:13 PMRT @NEWeatherRants @BeWellBoston 83.2 at mile 26. Wind still from the south, south west
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WLLK 4/16/2012 4:00:13 PM
A mens leader from 5 feet. Wow. #bostonmarathon t.co
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ElyseAndrews 4/16/2012 4:02:41 PM
Women just ran through Kenmore! #bostonmarathon t.co
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:02:51 PM
Waiting for elites #bostonmarathon instagr.am
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by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:03:22 PMJust saw an excited runner take a "kiss me I'm from #Texas" sign from a student and run with it! #bostonmarathon #ScreamTunnel
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by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:06:24 PM
Elite runner comes in to boylston #bostonmarathon instagr.am
