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.
News
‘The Atmosphere Was Electric’: BC Students Celebrate the Return of Marathon Monday
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.
Boston, Newton, Metro
Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon
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.
Metro, Boston
Boston Marathon Scheduled for October 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).
Metro, Boston
Boston Marathon Postponed Until at Least Fall 2021
“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.
Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City, Metro
Boston Marathon Canceled, Replaced With Virtual Event
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.
Features
Girl on the Run, Rayball Empowers Young Women
“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.”
Features
With Her Brother Cheering Her On, Humphrey Strides Ahead
“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.
Features
Mindful of Boston’s Past, Mikkelsen Supports its Next Generation
“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.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Boston Marathon Runner Kate Mignosa, CSON ’19, Places 28th for Women
Come race day, Mignosa was surprised by the conditions of the race, but they weren’t enough to keep her from persevering.
