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Marathon Monday

Monday, April 15, 2013

Marathon Monday: Who's Running in Charlestown

Check out this list of local runners who will be running the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Whether they're running to raise money for cancer research, in memory of a loved one, to stay in shape or just because, more than 80 Charlestown residents are expected to hit the streets today, joining about 20,000 runners in the 117th annual Boston Marathon. Considered to be the world's oldest annual marathon, the Boston Marathon is organized each year by the Boston Athletic Association, sponsored by John Hancock Financial Services, and stretches 26.2 miles from Hopkinton to the finish line in Boston, at Copley Square. (See the Boston Globe's interactive race map for more details of the route.) So who's running from Charlestown?  Here is the updated list, as posted on the Boston Marathon website: Look for the finish times of these …

Friday, April 12, 2013

MBTA Schedule for Marathon Monday

Find out what MBTA stops will be closed during the 2013 Boston Marathon.

When there's a world-class road race headed right through your neighborhood, expect to see some delays in your public transportation. Despite Patriot's Day holiday status, all MBTA lines will be operating on their regular schedules.  Information courtesy of the MBTA website:  CHARLESTOWN PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates

Monday, April 16, 2012

UPDATES: Kenyans Win Men's, Women's Race in Boston Marathon

We're collecting your stories and photos from race day.

It's a sweltering Marathon Monday and Patch is on the scene, talking with spectators, tracking runners and snapping photos. We're also on the web, following the compelling tweets, pics and updates you're posting all over the place.  Check in early and often as we update this rolling collection of your stories. Add your comments and twitter accounts for us to follow in the section below.

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