Full List of Celebrities Running the Boston Marathon 2026
Summary
The 130th Boston Marathon will take place on April 20, 2026, with about 30,000 runners racing from Hopkinton to Boston. Several celebrities, including former athletes, reality TV stars, and musicians, have announced they will participate in the race.Key Facts
- The Boston Marathon covers more than 26 miles starting in Hopkinton and finishing on Boylston Street.
- The event celebrates Patriots' Day and is the 130th running of the Boston Marathon.
- The race start times are staggered in six waves from 10:00 a.m. to 11:21 a.m. to manage the large number of runners.
- Notable celebrity participants include Amby Burfoot (1968 winner), Chelsea Clinton, and Des Linden (first American woman to win in 30+ years).
- Other participants are Bryan Arenales (reality TV star), Chris Herren (former basketball player), Jeff DaRosa (musician), Kristine Lilly (former soccer player), Laura Green (comedian), Suni Williams (astronaut), and Zdeno Chara (hockey player).
- The Boston Marathon website offers a live tracker for viewers to follow runners’ progress during the race.
- Participants run for various causes, including veterans, addiction recovery, and medical fundraising.
- The marathon is a major event drawing tens of thousands of runners and wide public attention.
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