Boston Marathon

Photos: Scenes from throughout the 2025 Boston Marathon

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

Runners arrive for the Boston Marathon at the Athletes’ Village in Hopkinton. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff

By Emilia Wisniewski and Darin Zullo

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The time has come: Thousands of runners are taking part in running the iconic 26.2-mile stretch from Hopkinton to Copley Square on Monday.

Check back below to view the latest photos from throughout this year’s Boston Marathon.

Sharon Lokedi of Kenya and John Korir of Kenya celebrate with their trophies after winning the 129th Boston Marathon.
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya and John Korir of Kenya celebrate with their trophies after winning the 129th Boston Marathon. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Susannah Scaroni of the United States and Marcel Hug of Switzerland pose with their trophies after winning the 129th Boston Marathon wheelchair division.
Susannah Scaroni of the United States and Marcel Hug of Switzerland pose with their trophies after winning the 129th Boston Marathon wheelchair division. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Adana Barber points up to the stands before crossing the finish line.
Adana Barber points up to the stands before crossing the finish line. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Augusto De Almeida held the hand of a small child as he crossed the finish line during the Boston Marathon. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Runners finish Heartbreak Hill at mile 21 during the Boston Marathon. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
John Korir of Kenya and his brother Wesley pose with the trophy after winning the 129th Boston Marathon Men's division.
John Korir of Kenya and his brother Wesley pose with the trophy after winning the 129th Boston Marathon Men’s division. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya celebrates after winning the 129th Boston Marathon Women's division.
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya celebrates after winning the 129th Boston Marathon Women’s division. – Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Teresa Wojtasiewicz dressed as Princess Leia from Star Wars crosses the finish line during the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
A marathon goer holds a sign reading, “Hill? More like speed bump,” on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Uta, 4, looks for her dad with mom Hitomi Aoki and brother Shun, 2, at the top of Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
A man wearing a banana costume gets high fives from Wellesley College students during the Boston Marathon. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff
Runners complete Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
John Korir crosses the finish line to win the men’s division of the 129th Boston Marathon.
John Korir crosses the finish line to win the men’s division of the 129th Boston Marathon. – Brett Phelps/The Boston Globe
Sharon Lokedi crosses the finish line to win the women’s division of the 129th Boston Marathon. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe
A sign for a marathon runner sits before the race begins on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Sharon Lokedi finishes Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon.
Sharon Lokedi finishes Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. – Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
Members of the Boston Police helped a runner cross the finish line.
Members of the Boston Police helped a runner cross the finish line. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Roque Jorge Do Carmo crawls across the finish line.
Roque Jorge Do Carmo crawls across the finish line. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Des Linden embraces her husband Ryan after crossing the finish line. The 2018 Boston Marathon champion has announced that the 2025 Boston Marathon will be her final professional marathon.
Des Linden embraces her husband Ryan after crossing the finish line. The 2018 Boston Marathon champion has announced that the 2025 Boston Marathon will be her final professional marathon. – Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
Men’s winner John Korir knelt to pray with his brother Wesley who won Boston in 2012 after crossing the finish line during the Boston Marathon. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

Above, watch Susannah Scaroni (left) and Marcel Hug win the wheelchair divisions.

Stephanie Recupero joins friends encouraging runners departing Athletes’ Village and head for the start of the Boston Marathon. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
Fisheye view of the 129th Boston Marathon starting line in Hopkinton. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
The start at the 129th Boston Marathon starting line in Hopkinton. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
Marcel Hug of Switzerland competes in the Men’s Wheelchair division on Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
The start of the 129th Boston Marathon starting line. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff
Some members of the Merrimack Valley Striders Running Group do some warm ups at the 129th Boston Marathon starting line in Hopkinton. David L Ryan/Globe Staff
The “Make Way for Ducklings” statutes in Boston Common are dressed up for the Marathon. Kelly Chan/Boston.com
Marathoners board onto buses at Boston Common to travel to Hopkinton. Kelly Chan/Boston.com – Kelly Chan/Boston.com
Victor Wang arrives for the Boston Marathon at the Athletes’ Village in Hopkinton. Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff
State Police Trooper Cory Hetu takes a selfie with the group of race volunteers at the start of the Boston Marathon. AP Photo/ Jennifer McDermott

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