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

#BosotonMarathon #ScreamTunnel #crazy p.twimg.com

by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:07:00 PM
The top three leading men are very close together! #BosotonMarathon

by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 4:08:01 PM
Boston Marathon women's first place! t.co

by Yellaphant via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 4:08:30 PM
#bostobmarathon elite woman crosses instagr.am

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:09:22 PM
The crowd cheers "You got it, girl!" and "You're almost there!" for the walking woman. #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com

by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 4:13:25 PM
First male finisher- 2:12!!! @ Boston Marathon Finish Line t.co

by PTMaddiganEsq via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 4:24:48 PM
#GMCA volunteering at the #BostonMarathon family meeting area. I am at the letter F t.co

by claire_souchet via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:26:26 PM
Top American Jason Hartman "If I would have retired after the trials I couldn't live with myself" #BostonMarathon t.co

by runcenter via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:26:47 PM
Good luck to #Wellesley bandits in the #bostonmarathon wooooooo!!!

by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:28:06 PM
These runners are truly amazing in this heat #bostonmarathon instagr.am

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:30:16 PM
Official finish times for the top three men:

1. Wesley Korir of Kenya, 2:12:40
2. Levy Matebo of Kenya, 2:13:06
3. Bernard Kipyego of Kenya, 2:13:13

Thanks in large part to the 80 degree heat, it was the slowest winning time since 2007, and the second slowest since 1985.

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2012 4:31:08 PM
The official times for the top three women's finishers:

1. Sharon Cherop - 2:31:50

2. Jemima Sumgong - 2:31:52

3. Georgina Rono - 2:33:09

by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2012 4:31:17 PM
Boston Marathon finish line: #1 mens Wesley Korir from Kenya (David L Ryan / Globe Staff Photo)

by Boston.com 4/16/2012 4:31:24 PM
Swim at your own risk. #BosotonMarathon yfrog.com

by GlobeEricWilbur via twitter 4/16/2012 4:32:09 PM
Good advertising from @JetBlue "(blank) is nonstoppable" #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com

by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 4:32:37 PM
twitvid.com - The top three mens' finishers just before the finish on Boylston #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday

by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 4:33:00 PM
Winner of the Boston Marathon. t.co

by iAMshawnsmith via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:34:45 PM
Korir is in middle of this crowd being interviewed #bostonmararhon instagr.am

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:35:06 PM
#bostonmarathon #ScreamTunnel p.twimg.com

by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:35:07 PM
#bostonmarathon #ScreamTunnel USA! USA! p.twimg.com

by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:35:50 PM
So many entrants of the #BostonMarathon running for some great causes. We're inspired! t.co

by LotsaHelping via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:36:00 PM
Military guys walking the #BostonMarathon with their full packs. Wow. #Brookline t.co

by trishofthetrade via Twitpic 4/16/2012 4:36:34 PM
#bostonmarathon instagr.am

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:36:47 PM
Hazy and very hot in Boston on Marathon Day t.co

by loverunningmore via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 4:37:05 PM
My sis @theblonderuns (bright pink shorts) coming through Wellesley Hills (mile 14.4). #bostonmarathon t.co

by matthewware via Instagr.am 4/16/2012 4:38:29 PM
According to WBZ, 5,000 people took the BAA's offer to defer until 2013. #bosotnmarathon @BostonDotCom

by Zuri Berry via twitter 4/16/2012 4:39:10 PM
RT @NEWeatherRants @BeWellBoston @BostonDotCom Heat Index in Copley is near 90 degrees right now.

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:39:45 PM
The soldiers passed by in full gear as the crowd chants "USA!" #bostonmarathon p.twimg.com

by c_reinwald via twitter 4/16/2012 4:39:54 PM
RT @NEWeatherRants @BeWellBoston @BostonDotCom @MattNoyesNECN 84.8 degrees at the finish for the men's winner

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:40:03 PM
RT @StonehamPatch RT @bostondotcom: RT @NEWeatherRants: @BostonDotCom @bostonmarathon @BeWellBoston 84.2 at women finish

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:40:30 PM
Wild, awesome. RT @Flotrack Women's Race: If you add up the last 5 year's margins of victories you get 10 seconds = insanity #BostonMarathon

by MiaAlvar via twitter 4/16/2012 4:41:27 PM
#BostonMarathon winner Wesley Korir on strategy to fighting through heat, cramps: "I was singing and praying a lot."

by MattPStout via twitter 4/16/2012 4:42:08 PM
Boston Marathon today; hot to just be outside. Btw, check out the motivational gardening by a neighbor in Wellesley. t.co

by LifeSciVC via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:43:41 PM
Waiting for Elle at the finish line in patriotic red white and blue #getitgirrrl #bostonmarathon t.co

by rachelmberkey via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:44:45 PM
I feel tired just watching them #bostonmarathon @HannahPom t.co

by Nicholas_Carney via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:45:02 PM
Medical tent totally shut down to media 15 minutes to presser for med updates #bostonmarathon

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:47:35 PM
That kind of speed and athleticism just blows my mind! #BostonMarathon

by holls171 via twitter 4/16/2012 4:49:57 PM
Boston Marathon gear on Stuart Street #bostonmarathon instagr.am

by wayfarer_99 via twitter 4/16/2012 4:49:57 PM
RT @fitsugar: There is an 81-year-old woman running in the #BostonMarathon. Truly inspiring.

by KayRVaz via twitter 4/16/2012 4:51:18 PM
Women’s winner Sharon Cherop holds her trophy. (John Tlumacki / Globe Staff)

by Boston.com 4/16/2012 4:55:53 PM
"I was going to stop at 200, but 200 had a friend." - #Wellesley girl on getting 201 kisses in the #bostonmarathon #ScreamTunnel

by TheScreamTunnel via twitter 4/16/2012 4:56:38 PM
Full gear packs #bostonmarathon instagr.am

by Boston Health News via twitter 4/16/2012 4:57:16 PM
12 mile point #wellesley. Finally seeing people on strechers. #BostonMarathon

by JesseMedford via twitter 4/16/2012 4:57:57 PM
Made our own water station #bostonmarathon t.co

by SimplySteph11 via P.twimg 4/16/2012 4:58:27 PM
They're not even out of breath. Crazy. #BostonMarathon yfrog.com

by GlobeEricWilbur via twitter 4/16/2012 4:58:52 PM