I don’t have live access to current race schedules right now. Based on recent patterns, the Boston Marathon starts with wheelchair and para divisions early morning, followed by professional waves around 9:30–9:50 a.m. ET and general waves starting around 10:00 a.m. ET, with sequential waves continuing into late morning. Please check the official Boston Athletic Association website or local broadcaster for today’s exact start times, as they can vary year to year.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest schedule from a few reputable sources and summarize the official start times for today.
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Boston Marathon 2024
run.outsideonline.comRace day has arrived for the 130th Boston Marathon, with approximately 30,000 runners tackling the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi are expected to lead the elite fields under near-perfect, cool conditions. Live updates, TV coverage on WCVB Channel 5 and ESPN2, and runner tracking via the BAA Racing App are available.
economictimes.indiatimes.comFirst come the fastest participants: The professional wheelchair racers and elite men and women. Then, it’s on to the athletes who qualified or are raising money for charity.
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www.merca20.comNearly 30,000 participants in different divisions will begin the 26.2-mile race at staggered times.
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