It's time for the 2024 Boston Marathon! The world's oldest annual marathon, the Boston Marathon was originally called the American Marathon and was the final event of the B.A.A. Games. It is one of the six World Marathon Majors. ESPN began a multiyear broadcast agreement with the Boston Marathon in 2023.
Here are key facts about the 2024 event.
When is the 2024 Boston Marathon?
The Boston Marathon will be held on April 15.
How can fans watch the action?
Network coverage begins at 8:30 AM ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+. ESPN+ has additional streams beginning at 4 AM ET and 12:30 PM ET.
How do you qualify for the Boston Marathon?
To qualify for the race, participants must run a certified qualifying marathon and finish within the required time for their age and gender. The qualifying window is open until the field is maxed out.
Who are the defending champions?
Evans Shebet (men's) and Hellen Obiri (women's) will return to defend their 2023 first place titles.
How can fans get more track and field news from ESPN?
Check out ESPN's track and field hub page for breaking news, Olympics updates, and more.