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Memories for the 26.2 miles

The history of the Boston Marathon
A historic photo of runners in the 1959 Boston Marathon.
John Kelley (#2) and Hal Higdon (#129) leading the pack of the 1959 Marathon. | Photo via @wellesleyhistorical
The Marathon is just days away, so we’re looking back on some historic finishes from the world’s oldest marathon. Here are 10 milestone years from the race’s 126-year history.
  • The first race was only 24.5 miles from Ashland to the Irvington Street Oval.
  • The second race in 1898 was won by the first foreign champion, a Boston College student named Ronald J. MacDonald from Nova Scotia.
  • The 1924 Marathon extended the course to 26 miles and 385 yards to meet the Olympic standard and moved the starting line to Hopkinton.
  • The nickname “Heartbreak Hill” was introduced in 1936 by a Boston Globe reporter after John Kelley caught up to Ellison “Tarzan” Brown in Newton and tapped him on the shoulder. Later on the hill, Tarzan would pass Kelley and reclaim the lead.
  • The first woman to run as an unofficial entrant was Roberta “Bibbi” Gibb in 1966. In 1967, Katherine Switzer would be the first to receive a bib by not specifying her gender on her entry form. Women were officially allowed to participate in 1972.
  • Qualifying standards were introduced in 1970. Runners had to complete the course in less than four hours, which is about nine minutes per mile.
  • The Boston Marathon was the first to include a wheelchair division in 1975.
  • John Hancock became a sponsor in 1986 — the first year that the Marathon awarded prize money. Monday’s race is the last for the insurance company as the title sponsor + Bank of America will take over next year.
  • The 2014 race was the first year the Marathon finished on Boylston Street.
  • The coronavirus impacted the annual event. The first time the Marathon didn’t take place in April was the rescheduled date on Oct. 11, 2021.
The winner from Nova Scotia in the 1910 Marathon.

Fred S. Cameron was the winner of the Boston Marathon in 1910.

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Photo via Wikicommons

This is the first year a Marathon has allowed entrants to register to compete in the nonbinary category.

Do you know someone running in this year’s Marathon? Drop them a shoutout.
Asked

Before it was named the Boston Marathon, what was the road race first called?
A. Patriots Marathon
B. American Marathon
C. Massachusetts Marathon
D. Unicorn Marathon
On your mark, get set, answer
 
Events

Wednesday, April 12
  • Bowl of ‘Zole | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Lithuanian Citizens Association, 368 W Broadway, Boston | $55-$85 | Grab tickets for the South Boston event to sample ten takes on pozole and sip mezcal.
  • Wednesday Trivia Night | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Boston Public Market, 100 Hanover St., Boston | Free | The trivia games will begin at 6 and 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 13
  • flower power! | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 7-8 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $65 | Embrace the spring vibes at the cheese shop’s class and learn how to use flowers as the perfect centerpiece of a cheeseboard.
  • The State of Race: Environmental Justice | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 6-7 p.m. | GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Register to listen to the discussion on race and the environment virtually or in-person.
  • Sip, Strut + Shop | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Shops at the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Grab your sneakers for a one-mile walk and private shopping experience at ALO Yoga in the Prudential Center.
Friday, April 14
  • One Boston Remembrance | Friday, Apr. 14 | 2:30-5 p.m. | Jackson Mann Community Center, 500 Cambridge St., Allston | Free | Members of the BCYF Center will be distributing yellow and blue Boston Strong remembrance ribbons to the community.
  • Boston Philharmonic | Friday, Apr. 14 | 8 p.m. | Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston | $30-$115 | Listen to the classical tunes of Schubert and Mahler.
Saturday, April 15
  • Daffodil Dash at Suffolk Downs | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Track at Suffolk Downs, 525 William F. McClellan Hwy., Boston | Free | Registration is required to run in the family-friendly 50-yard dash races and one-mile run.
  • The Rocket Man Show | Saturday, Apr. 15 | 8 p.m. | Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston | $29-$124 | Do the “Crocodile Rock” at the Elton John tribute show.
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News Notes
Open
  • Medium Rare Lounge opens today, April 12, inside Encore Boston Harbor. The new eatery will serve up dry-aged burgers and wagyu pigs in a blanket. Pro tip: don’t skip the “junk food tower” for dessert, which includes coconut Sno Balls, cupcakes, cookies, Fruity Pebbles treats, whoopie pies, and cotton candy. (Boston Magazine)
Concert
  • SZA will bring the “SOS Tour” back to TD Garden on Saturday, Sept. 30. Tickets to see the “Kill Bill” artist go on sale on Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m.
Edu
  • Harvard University has received an unrestricted donation of $300 million from billionaire alumnus Ken Griffin. The Ivy League university will rename its Graduate School of Arts and Science in honor of the Citadel CEO and use the funding to support excellence in teaching, graduate education, and research. (Boston Globe)
Number
  • $30 million. That’s the anticipated amount that will be spent over the holiday weekend ahead of the Boston Marathon. Officials expect approximately 30,000 runners and their guests to spend closer to $100 million in the week leading up to race day. (WCVB 5)
Plan Ahead
  • On Saturday, April 15, local leaders and members of the 2013 Red Sox team will unveil the One Boston Day marker at the Marathon finish line on Boylston Street. The ceremony will include the dedication of the new commemorative finish line and ringing of bells from 2:30 to 3 p.m.
Environment
  • The New England Aquarium has launched a new research and incubator program called the BalanceBlue Lab. The new lab will support research on marine animals and ocean conservation + innovation in areas like fishing, farming, and offshore wind. (BostInno)
Regional
  • The Hampton Beach boardwalk was featured in Southern Living’s list of classic beach boardwalks. The mile-long New Hampshire boardwalk was praised for its summertime nostalgia with old-school pinball machines, pizzerias, and saltwater taffy stands.
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Sweat it out at the Seaport Common

Ready, sweat, go: Seaport Sweat returns
A workout class at the Seaport Common.
They muscled in yoga, HIIT, and Zumba classes this year. | Photo via @jessmarcarelli
This news was worth the weight. The popular outdoor fitness series Seaport Sweat will return for its eighth season from Monday, May 1-Thursday, Sept. 28.

There will be 100+ 45-minute sweat sessions in this year’s schedule. Expect new classes like Power Flow, HIIT me UP, and Lit2Lift, plus returning favorites like Kick It by Eliza, Peaches Guaranteed, and Pilates Fusion. The classes are designed for all levels of experience.

Classes are scheduled every Monday-Thursday at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. + Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Seaport Common. Bonus: extra classes will be held on Thursday, July 20, Thursday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, August 27. The sessions are free and open to the public. Happy sweating, Boston.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
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