BOSTON (14-April) —The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced the date and time of both the start line painting in Hopkinton and finish line installation in Boston ahead of the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Additional updates regarding the Boston Marathon Professional Field and media credentials can be found below.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Start Line Painting (weather dependent) | approximately 7:30 a.m. | Hopkinton Start Line
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Finish Line Decal Installation (weather dependent) | approximately 10:00 a.m. | Boston Marathon Finish Line
Media members are invited to attend. Please note that roads will be open to vehicular traffic.
PRO FIELD UPDATES:
The following professional athletes have withdrawn from this year’s Boston Marathon: Felicia Pasadyn (USA), Gabi Rooker (USA), Emilee Risteen (USA), Marije Geurtsen (NED), Fikrte Wereta (ETH), Garrett Corcoran (USA), Dominic Arce (USA), Karabo Koenaite Sr. (RSA), Benard Biwott (KEN), Daniel Mesfun (USA), Riley Nedrow (USA), Brian Siemann (USA), Brian Reynolds (USA).
The following professional athlete has been added to this year’s Boston Marathon: Haftu Knight, USA, 2:09:38 (Congers, 2025).
The complete Boston Marathon Professional Field can be found here.
Up to date Boston 5K and B.A.A. Invitational Mile fields can be found within each event’s respective race pages.
For a full detailed schedule of events, click here.
Boston Marathon Media Resources (Media Guide/Professional Athlete Bios/Uniform Guide/Maps)
The B.A.A. encourages media to frequently visit our Boston Marathon Media Resources page for up-to-date start lists, links, and information. This year’s Media Guide, Uniform Guide, Participant Guide, Official Program, start lists, splits, transcripts, and results are available within the Media Resources page.
Credential Pick-Up: Approved accredited media will pick-up credentials within the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel’s State Suite (lower level) from Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19 within the following hours:
Boston Marathon Media Credential Distribution
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel – State Suite Room
Thursday, April 16: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 17: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 19: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
*Hours subject to change
All media members will be required to agree to the Boston Marathon News & Media Access Guidelines upon picking up credentials. NOTE: Some non-rights holding organizations have coordinated group pick-up of credentials with the B.A.A. We will be in touch with such organizations soon with further details.
As a reminder, accredited media are not allowed on the race course at any time. Media must stay off the roadway, and are only allowed in designated Media areas or in public spectator areas.
In addition, the B.A.A. and public safety officials ask the public to assist in creating a No-Drone Zone along the entire course at the Boston Marathon. The use of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) anywhere in the area of the course, including above runners and spectators, is prohibited. Additional information on prohibited items and spectator guidelines can be found here.
B.A.A. Mission: Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running.
B.A.A. Vision: Committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running and an active lifestyle.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 130th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.