Runners were gearing up for the Boston Marathon on Monday, marking the return of the prestigious race to its springtime spot for the first time since the pandemic began.
Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 20 from the Massachusetts National Guard that walks the course annually out at 6 a.m., announcing the start in Hopkinton of the 126th Boston Marathon. He told them that the "comeback is greater than the setback."
The wheelchair divisions start shortly after 9 a.m., followed by the elite fields. Eleven former champions are competing. McGillivray said it's "one of the greatest assembled pro fields of all time." More than 28,000 runners were signed up to run Monday on the Patriots' Day holiday. It's the marathon's traditional spot on the calendar, on the day that commemorates the start of the Revolutionary War.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jurassic Park makes an anticipated return in Toronto for Raptors playoff runFans waited for hours to get into the closed-off area outside the Scotiabank Arena to get a chance to watch their team battle for the title.
Read more »
Vancouver Giants have WHL playoff spot in their grasp going into final regular season game todayA four\u002Dway tie for the final three postseason positions in the Western Conference is possible.
Read more »
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after China's longest crewed space mission | CBC NewsThree Chinese astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday after six months aboard China’s newest space station in the longest crewed mission to date for its ambitious space program.
Read more »
The Easter Bunny bounces back to the GTA as in-person celebrations return after 2 years | CBC NewsThe Easter Bunny is returning for in-person visits at various events across the Greater Toronto Area. Meanwhile, many churches are opening their doors to their full congregations for the first time in two years during what most Christians consider the holiest week of their calendar.
Read more »