The legendary Boston Marathon is taking place today, Monday, April 20th. This article provides all the essential information regarding its broadcast on free TV and live streaming, as well as the scheduled start times.
The world’s oldest organized marathon race marks its 130th edition in Boston today, April 20th, with approximately 30,000 participants set to compete.
Defending champions John Korir, Sharon Lokedi, and others will begin their races around 3:30 PM CET. Prior to that, the wheelchair athletes will commence. The finish is expected a little over two hours later, around 6:45 PM CET.
Boston Marathon Start Times Overview:
- 3:06 PM CET – Men’s Wheelchair
- 3:09 PM CET – Women’s Wheelchair
- 3:37 PM CET – Elite Men
- 3:47 PM CET – Elite Women
- 3:50 PM CET – Para-athletes
- 4:00 PM CET – Wave 1 remaining starters
There is no traditional free-to-air TV broadcast. However, you can still follow the Boston Marathon live through several options.
One option is Eurosport 2. This pay-TV channel will provide live coverage from the beginning. Additionally, a summary can be seen on Eurosport‘s linear television broadcast starting at 11:00 PM CET.
The live stream is available on discovery+, where you can access all Eurosport content online for a fee. DAZN subscribers can also access the channels through a long-standing partnership, with this service included in all subscription models.
Furthermore, Olympics.com offers a free live stream.
Key Information for the Boston Marathon Broadcast:
- Event: Boston Marathon
- Date: April 20th
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Time/Start: 3:37 PM CET Elite Men / 3:47 PM CET Elite Women
- Broadcast: Eurosport 2, discovery+, DAZN, Olympics.com
World Records:
| Gender | Time | Athlete | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 02:00:35 | Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) | Chicago 2023 |
| Men | 02:09:56 | Ruth Chepngetich (Kenya) | Chicago 2024 |