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When does the Boston marathon start? Tracker on runners, route, live stream, results and all details

Race day has arrived for the 130th Boston Marathon, with approximately 30,000 runners tackling the 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi are expected to lead the elite fields under near-perfect, cool conditions. Live updates, TV coverage on WCVB Channel 5 and ESPN2, and runner tracking via the BAA Racing App are available.