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Photos: The best costumes from the 2026 Boston Marathon

Here are just some of the outrageous, surprising, cute, and funny costumes that graced the Boston Marathon course Monday.

By Molly Farrar

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Half tights. Singlet. Compressive sleeves. Running hats and gloves. What a runner wears to the Boston Marathon, spring weather dependent, helps an athlete stay comfortable over 26.2 miles.

Some runners, however, ditch comfort for comedy.

Here are photos and videos of some of the outrageous, surprising, cute, and funny costumes that graced the Boston Marathon course Monday.

Runners cross the finish line during the 130th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 20, 2026. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
A runner wore a suit to run the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe

One couple dressed as a bride and groom, crossing the finish line together.

While not dressed up, these runners had a very specific request broadcasted on their shirts: beers.

Conrad Davis and Joseph Chase partake in alcoholic beverages atop Heartbreak Hill during the Boston Marathon. Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe

One athlete also had an unconventional run when he completed the course barefoot.

Even spectators got in on the fun.

Bree Winton, 27, and her friend, Lindsay Hoffner, 26, decided to go all-out for the marathon, with each dressing up as a famous colonial figure. Shannon Larson/The Boston Globe
Dan Muhs wore a banana hat for his wife at Monday’s Boston Marathon. Shannon Larson/The Boston Globe
These runners in costumes stole the show at the Boston Marathon. Video: Annika Sunkara/Boston.com
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Molly Farrar

Molly Farrar is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com, focusing on education, politics, crime, and more.

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