Boston Marathon

Photos: Scenes from the 2023 Boston Marathon

Moments of triumph and perseverance captured throughout the day along the famous 26.2-mile course.

By Heather Alterisio

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A runner with a bouquet of flowers gestures back towards the memorial for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings but the physicians would not allow him to turn back after crossing the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing.
A runner with a bouquet of flowers gestures back towards the memorial for the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombings but the physicians would not allow him to turn back after crossing the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Runners embrace in the rain after finishing the race during the 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.
Runners embrace in the rain after finishing the race during the 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on April 17, 2023. – Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images
A runner is helped up after falling at the finish line. – John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Former Boston Bruins defender Zdeno Chara crosses the finish line at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Former Boston Bruins defender Zdeno Chara crosses the finish line at the 2023 Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A military participant greets the spectators at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon in Newton, MA.
A military participant greets the spectators at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 17, 2023. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Two runners rest after crossing the Boston Marathon finish line.
Two runners rest after crossing the Boston Marathon finish line. – John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
A Boston Marathon runner crossing the finish line reflected in a puddle from a heavy rain shower.
A Boston Marathon runner crossing the finish line reflected in a puddle from a heavy rain shower. – John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
A pair of spectators dressed as Thing 1 & Thing 2 enjoy the race at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 17, 2023.
A pair of spectators dressed as Thing 1 & Thing 2 enjoy the race at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 17, 2023. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Spectators endure the rain at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon in Newton, MA on April 17, 2023. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Brooke Lorentz celebrates after crossing the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon.
Brooke Lorentz celebrates after crossing the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
A runner somersaults across the Finish Line as rain falls at the Boston Marathon.
A runner somersaults across the Finish Line as rain falls at the Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Heather Gager waves a Mexican flag while cheering on runners at the “Scream Tunnel” of the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass.
Heather Gager waves a Mexican flag while cheering on runners at the “Scream Tunnel” of the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass. – Kylie Cooper/The New York Times
Fernando Ferreira celebrates in the rain as he crosses the finish line next to Zhenfei Lu during the 127 Boston Marathon.
Fernando Ferreira celebrates in the rain as he crosses the finish line next to Zhenfei Lu, left, during the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Maddie Meyer / Getty Images
Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon.
Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line at the Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Knox Robinson, left. and Jordan Phelps celebrate after crossing the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon.
Knox Robinson, left. and Jordan Phelps celebrate after crossing the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Runners celebrate in the rain as they cross the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon.
Runners celebrate in the rain as they cross the finish line during the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Liz Sugg, a Wellesley College student, blows kisses to runners as they pass near the halfway mark of the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass.
Liz Sugg, a Wellesley College student, blows kisses to runners as they pass near the halfway mark of the Boston Marathon in Wellesley, Mass., April 17, 2023. – Kylie Cooper/The New York Times
Evans Chebet, left, and Hellen Obiri, both of Kenya, pose on the finish line after winning the men's and women's division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston.
Evans Chebet, left, and Hellen Obiri, both of Kenya, pose on the finish line after winning the men’s and women’s division of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. – AP Photo/Charles Krupa
Runners stream down Boylston Street as rain falls at the Boston Marathon.
Runners stream down Boylston Street as rain falls at the Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Women’s winner Hellen Obiri, left, and men’s winner Evans Chebet embrace as they pose for photos at the 127th Boston Marathon.
Women’s winner Hellen Obiri, left, and men’s winner Evans Chebet embrace as they pose for photos at the 127th Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
American Emma Bates finishes fifth at the Boston Marathon. – Ian MacLellan/The New York Times
Hellen Obiri, 33, of Kenya reacts after taking first place in the Women's race during the 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts
Hellen Obiri, 33, of Kenya reacts after taking first place in the Women’s race during the 127th Boston Marathon. Her 7-year-old daughter Tania was there to greet her. – JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images
Helen Obiri crosses the finish line to win the women’s race at the Boston Marathon.
Helen Obiri crosses the finish line to win the women’s race at the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Evans Chebet crosses the finish line to win the men’s race at the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing. – Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe
Women elite runners at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon.
Women elite runners at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Spectators look on near a memorial at the site of the first bomb to go off 10 years ago, during the Boston Marathon Monday, April 17, 2023, in Boston. – AP Photo/Winslow Townson
Runners shield themselves from the rain before beginning the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton.
Runners shield themselves from the rain before beginning the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton. – Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Benson Kipruto looking at Eliud Kipchoge stride near the eleven mile marker during the 127th Boston Marathon.
Benson Kipruto looking at Eliud Kipchoge stride near the eleven mile marker during the 127th Boston Marathon. – Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff
Spectators watch as runners begin the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton.
Spectators watch as runners begin the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton. – Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Winners of the men’s and women’s wheelchair division, Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni hold the trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line.
Winners of the men’s and women’s wheelchair division, Marcel Hug, left, and Susannah Scaroni hold the trophy at the Boston Marathon finish line. – John Tlumacki/Globe Staff
Grand Marshal and former Boston Red Sox player David Ortiz greets fans at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. – AP Photo/Mary Schwalm
Runners are reflected in wet pavement as they participate in the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass.
Runners are reflected in wet pavement as they participate in the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. – AP Photo/Mary Schwalm
Susannah Scaroni crosses the finish line to win the women’s wheelchair race at the 2023 Boston Marathon.
Susannah Scaroni crosses the finish line to win the women’s wheelchair race at the 2023 Boston Marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line and takes first place in the professional Men's Wheelchair Division during the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland crosses the finish line and takes first place in the professional Men’s Wheelchair Division during the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Marcel Hug leading at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023.
Marcel Hug leading at Heartbreak Hill during the running of the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz raises the trophy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing.
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz raises the trophy at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on the ten year anniversary of the Marathon bombing. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Womens pro race start
The elite women break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. – AP Photo/Mary Schwalm
The elite men break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass.
The elite men break from the starting line during the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton, Mass. – AP Photo/Mary Schwalm
The men’s handcycle division starts the 127th Boston Marathon.
The men’s handcycle division starts the 127th Boston Marathon. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
The first wave of runners begin the start of the 127th Boston Marathon at Atheletes Village in Hopkinton.
The first wave of runners begin the start of the 127th Boston Marathon at Atheletes Village in Hopkinton. Today, more than 30,000 participants will take to the 26.2-mile course winding from Hopkinton to Boylston Street amid a throng of cheering fans. Many will have the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on their mind, as 2023 marks 10 years since the tragedy. – Erin Clark/Globe Staff
The women’s wheelchair division starts the 127th Boston Marathon.
The women’s wheelchair division starts the 127th Boston Marathon. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
The men’s wheelchair division starts the 127th Boston Marathon.
The men’s wheelchair division starts the 127th Boston Marathon. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
Spectators set up chairs early along the Boston Marathon route on Washington Street in Wellesley.
Spectators set up chairs early along the Boston Marathon route on Washington Street in Wellesley. – Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff
Security at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton includes both real and robot dogs.
Security at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon in Hopkinton includes both real and robot dogs. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
Race operations workers install the timing mat at the starting line of the 127th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 17, 2023, in Hopkinton. – AP Photo/Mary Schwalm
Volunteers wait for runners to arrive to Athletes Village at the start of the Boston Marathon on Monday in Hopkinton.
Volunteers wait for runners to arrive to Athletes Village at the start of the Boston Marathon on Monday in Hopkinton. – Erin Clark/Globe Staff
Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray sends out a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard, which walks the course annually, announcing the start of the 127th marathon Monday, April 17, 2023.
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