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2024 Boston Marathon photos: 26 images capturing every emotion on Marathon Monday

A course record, struggles in the heat on Heartbreak Hill, and emotional finish line catharsis are all on display in these 2024 Boston Marathon photos.

Sebastian Cantoni and Romina Cornejo shared a kiss after crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Sebastian Cantoni and Romina Cornejo shared a kiss after crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

By Kevin Slane

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As the old cliché goes, a picture is worth 1,000 words. Using that math, these 2024 Boston Marathon photos are worth 26,000 words.

Below, you’ll find images of record-breaking athletic prowess, thanks to Marcel Hug demolishing his own personal best in the Men’s Wheelchair Division. You’ll find snapshots of inspirational figures like 2014 Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi and Boston Bruins legend Zdeno Chara running the race.

Most of all, you’ll see 26 photos that encapsulate the Marathon Monday experience — from the joys of crossing the finish line on Boylston Street to the agony of amateur athletes pushing their bodies to the absolute limit in 70-degree heat.

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Here are 26 of the best photos from the 2024 Boston Marathon.

2024 Boston Marathon photos

English athlete Eden Rainbow Cooper takes first place in the women's wheelchair professional field in the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts.
English athlete Eden Rainbow Cooper takes first place in the women’s wheelchair professional field in the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP
Marcel Hug of Switzerland finishes first with a time of 1:15:33 in men’s wheelchair during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Marcel Hug of Switzerland finishes first with a time of 1:15:33 in men’s wheelchair during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia celebrates after winning the Professional Men's Division at the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia celebrates after winning the Professional Men’s Division at the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
Hellen Obiri reacted as she crossed the finish line to win the women’s division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Hellen Obiri reacted as she crossed the finish line to win the women’s division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Americans Emma Bates, Des Linden, and Sara Hall embrace after crossing the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Americans Emma Bates, Des Linden, and Sara Hall embrace after crossing the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Runners relax in various ways before the race.
Runners relax in various ways before the race. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
Runners garb took on many variations. Athletes Village Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Runners’ garb took on many variations in Athletes Village at the 2024 Boston Marathon. – Barry Chin/Globe Staff
A runner carried a box of munchkin’s during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
A runner carried a box of munchkin’s during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Wellesley College students cheer on the runners at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Wellesley College students cheer on the runners at the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
Wellesley College students cheer as the wheelchair and handcycle racers pass by the scream tunnel along the course of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Wellesley College students cheer as the wheelchair and handcycle racers pass by the scream tunnel along the course of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
A runner motioned for the Wellesley College students to cheer louder as he passed Wellesley College.
A runner motioned for the Wellesley College students to cheer louder as he passed Wellesley College. – Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
Patty Monge pours water on herself after cresting Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Patty Monge pours water on herself after cresting Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
A runner is helped across the finish line by police officers during the 128th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2024.
A runner is helped across the finish line by police officers during the 128th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 15, 2024. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP
Merritt Blum (C) was helped across the Finish Line by two fellow runners during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Merritt Blum (C) was helped across the Finish Line by two fellow runners during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Zdeno Chara crosses the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Zdeno Chara crosses the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A runner carries an American flag and Mexican flag as he runs toward the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. The marathon includes around 30,000 athletes from 129 countries running the 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to Boston.
A runner carries an American flag and Mexican flag as he runs toward the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. The marathon includes around 30,000 athletes from 129 countries. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP
Claudio Guther of Brazil kneels after finishing the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Claudio Guther of Brazil kneels after finishing the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Sebastian Cantoni and Romina Cornejo shared a kiss after crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Sebastian Cantoni and Romina Cornejo shared a kiss after crossing the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
2014 Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi of the United States poses during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
2014 Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi of the United States poses during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
A medical professional helps two runners during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024.
A medical professional helps two runners during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
Stefan Gockeln is helped across the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Stefan Gockeln is helped across the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
Matt Charlton is the man in the Narragansett costume, cheering on runners and handing out beers during the 2024 Boston Marathon.
Matt Charlton is the man in the Narragansett costume, cheering on runners and handing out beers during the 2024 Boston Marathon. – Chris Huffaker/Globe Staff
Yuki Chorney (L) celebrated as she crossed the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
Yuki Chorney (L) celebrated as she crossed the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
A member of the U.S. Army crosses the finish line at the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
A member of the U.S. Army crosses the finish line at the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
Jonathan Stern crosses the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston.
Jonathan Stern crosses the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston. – Paul Rutherford/Getty Images
A runner crosses the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024.
A runner crosses the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, 2024. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
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Kevin Slane is a staff writer for Boston.com covering entertainment and culture. His work focuses on movie reviews, streaming guides, celebrities, and things to do in Boston.

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