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From Boston to Berlin: James Redding’s World Record Journey

Maddie Mulligan • October 10, 2025

Looking back at the journey he’s gone through, James Redding can say with certainty that he’s undergone incredible growth as both a runner and a person. He hopes to inspire those looking to get into running with his own story. Despite it feeling like a chore at first, Redding said just getting out there will yield incredible outcomes.

Brett’s Bites Runs Boston and the Internet

Maria Beatriz Saldanha • April 13, 2025

For runners like Brett Chody, a former University of Southern California track athlete turned influencer, the marathon becomes more than a finish-line fixation—it’s a way to show what pushing your limits looks and feels like.

MarMon 2025: A Sa-Weet Playlist To Prepare for the Mile 21 Concert

Maddie Mulligan • April 9, 2025

Saweetie might not be mainstream anymore, but her hit songs and collaborations are sure to be thoroughly entertaining for the Mile 21 crowd.

University Revamps On-Campus Marathon Monday Events

Amy Palmer and Alexis Thomas • March 29, 2022

This upcoming Marathon Monday on April 18 will feature a series of on-campus events running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., including a performance from Jason Derulo, a breakfast bingo, food trucks, and various giveaways.

‘The Atmosphere Was Electric’: BC Students Celebrate the Return of Marathon Monday

Julia Kiersznowski, Amy Palmer, and Spencer Daniszewski • October 17, 2021

The Boston Marathon returned in full force last Monday for the first time since April 2019, and along with it came a horde of Boston College students once again flooding off-campus streets and the Mods to celebrate one of BC’s most beloved traditions.

Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon

Julia Remick • April 12, 2021

Whether sitting in a baby stroller in Hopkinton or watching as a Boston College student at Mile 21, the Boston Marathon has been a constant throughout Emma Saart’s life—until 2020. A Massachusetts native, Saart said the Boston Marathon has always been a large part of her life.

Boston Marathon Scheduled for October 2021

Julia Remick • January 27, 2021

The 125th Boston Marathon will be held on Oct. 11 provided that the Massachusetts reopening plan follows as planned, permitting road races by that time, according to a Tuesday announcement from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA).

Boston Marathon Postponed Until at Least Fall 2021

Julia Remick • October 29, 2020

“Whenever the marathon is coming, I’ll be ready for it and just excited to run down Comm. Ave. and hear everyone cheering,” Donahue said.

Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event

Lauren Wittenmyer • May 29, 2020

The 124th Boston Marathon, originally set to take place on April 20 and rescheduled for September, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Girl on the Run, Rayball Empowers Young Women

Julia Perry • April 14, 2019

“Being able to do this for girls, so that these girls get to have this experience that I was able to have, has been so impactful for me and my own running career and my life,” Rayball said. “It’s for me, but it’s bigger than me.”

With Her Brother Cheering Her On, Humphrey Strides Ahead

Madeleine Romance • April 10, 2019

“I’ve always wanted to run the Boston Marathon, and it kind of became a ‘now or never’ [moment] when I became a senior,” Humphrey said.

Mindful of Boston’s Past, Mikkelsen Supports its Next Generation

Grace Christenson • April 8, 2019

“I remember seeing all of the memorials and things that were still set up around the finish line [after the Boston Marathon bombing]. I thought that was very meaningful and showed the community around the marathon,” Mikkelsen said.