2018 Boston Marathon Champ Des Linden Sets New World Record For 50K
Des Linden broke the previous record for fastest 50K at an incredible time of 2:59:54.
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Des Linden broke the previous record for fastest 50K at an incredible time of 2:59:54.
Rick and Dick Hoyt were staples of the Boston Marathon for decades, as the father pushed his son from Hopkinton to Boylston Street year after year after year.
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The 2021 B.A.A. 10K and the 2021 B.A.A. Half Marathon will be held virtually this year, the Boston Athletic Association announced Monday.
The Boston Athletic Association is opening up the virtual race to the first 70,000 people who register.
Dick Hoyt, a Boston Marathon icon who pushed his son Rick during the event for decades, died Wednesday.
The field size has been set for the 2021 Boston Marathon.
Plans are in place for an in-person Boston Marathon this year, but there will once again be a virtual race option.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday, October 11, Columbus Day, if road races are allowed then under the Massachusetts reopening plan, the Boston Athletic Association announced Tuesday.
With no date set for the 2021 Boston Marathon, the Boston Athletic Association is still working to connect runners.
Boston Marathon organizers said Tuesday they are still unable to confirm a date for the 2021 event due to the recent surge in Massachusetts COVID cases.
Boston Marathon runners are getting some added inspiration with a new landmark along Heartbreak Hill.
The Boston Marathon has been postponed until at least the fall of 2021, the Boston Athletic Association announced Wednesday.
The Boston Marathon may have been a virtual race in 2020, but it still managed to raise $32.1 million for charities.
Four months after the traditional running of the 124th Boston Marathon was canceled; thousands of runners finished the race -- virtually.
There was a special flyover Monday morning capping off the week-long virtual Boston Marathon.
Jake Kennedy, founder of the Christmas charity event and Kennedy Brothers Physical Therapy, was diagnosed with ALS last year in November. Runners raised money with a relay race on Sunday to support his care.
Gael Henville, a Boston running coach, has been named a member of the Boston Athletic Association's Honorary Marathon team for her longstanding commitment to the community.
One of the athletes running the 2020 Boston Marathon already knows what it is like to run a virtual marathon.
Katie O'Grady and Dr. Ahmet Uluer are running as part of a team of 10 Cystic Fibrosis patients who go by the name "26.2 Miles Apart."
Some of this year's participants ended their 26.2 mile run crossing the finish line on Boylston Street, but people are running all over the world.
Four brothers in Milton are following in their mother's footsteps by running their first Boston Marathon.
Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was pursued and shot dead as he jogged through a George neighborhood in February.
Thousands of runners are not letting the coronavirus pandemic stop their marathon dreams.
The race was postponed in April because of the coronavirus. The BAA has turned the virtual version into a week-long celebration.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
Parents took part in a vigil Sunday evening outside a Massachusetts elementary school, as they hope the teachers union and school committee can come to an agreement to end the teacher strike before Thanksgiving.
A special banquet was held at a Boston church Sunday to celebrate a parishioner's 109th birthday and her 100 years as a church member.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
After weeks of dry weather and no rain, the busiest and most impactful week of weather in months is on the way during the Thanksgiving holiday.
After weeks of dry weather and no rain, the busiest and most impactful week of weather in months is on the way during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The New England Patriots were completely dominated by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, losing 34-15 at Hard Rock Stadium to fall to 3-9 on the season.
Parents took part in a vigil Sunday evening outside a Massachusetts elementary school, as they hope the teachers union and school committee can come to an agreement to end the teacher strike before Thanksgiving.
A special banquet was held at a Boston church Sunday to celebrate a parishioner's 109th birthday and her 100 years as a church member.
A 44-year-old man died Friday after an apparent fall while hiking in an icy area of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Jaylen Brown scored the Celtics' first 15 points on five consecutive 3-pointers and finished with 29 points, before Boston withstood a late charge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
In a season full of ugly football games from the New England Patriots, Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins was easily the ugliest.
Former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was not unemployed for long.
The New England Patriots were completely dominated by the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, losing 34-15 at Hard Rock Stadium to fall to 3-9 on the season.
Christian Gonzalez is good-to-go for the New England Patriots for Sunday's Week 12 tilt against the Miami Dolphins.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.