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Full list of celebrities running the Boston Marathon 2026

Newsweek · · 439 words · By Rachael O'Connor
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“On Monday, April 20, an estimated 30,000 marathon runners will race more than 26 miles, from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, in celebration of Patriots' Day and to mark the 130th Boston Marathon.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the 130th Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 20, and that an estimated 30,000 athletes will participate, running from Hopkinton to Boylston Street. The Wikipedia entries confirm the 130th edition is set for this date.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon race hosted by eight cities and towns in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Boston Marathon was the 129th official edition of the annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, held on Monday, April 21, 2025. It was a Platinum Label marathon, one of seven World Marat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Boston_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Boston Marathon is the ongoing 130th official edition of the annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, being held on Monday, April 20, 2026. It is a Platinum Label marathon, second of se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Boston_Marathon
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“Wave 1 will start at 10:00 a.m., Wave 2 at 10:15 a.m., Wave 3 at 10:28 a.m., Wave 4 at 10:41 a.m., Wave 5 at 11:01 a.m., and Wave 6 at 11:21 a.m., according to the Boston Athletic Association.”
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The web search results confirm that the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced wave times for the 130th Boston Marathon. However, the specific times listed in the claim (10:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., etc.) are not explicitly confirmed across multiple independent sources, though the existence of wave times is reported.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon race hosted by eight cities and towns in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tim Graham is a journalist who writes for The Athletic. He is a WIVB Channel 4 NFL analyst and an adjunct professor at Canisius University. His work has appeared in the Best American Sports Writing a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Graham_(sports_journalist)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Tulane Green Wave football team represents Tulane University in the sport of American football. The Green Wave compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic As…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulane_Green_Wave_football
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“Amby Burfoot - Former Runner's World editor-in-chief and winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon, now competing again at the age of 79.”
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The Wikipedia entry for Amby Burfoot explicitly states that he was the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. The claim's detail about him being a former *Runner's World* editor-in-chief and competing at age 79 cannot be fully verified or refuted by the provided evidence, but the core historical fact (1968 winner) is confirmed by Wikipedia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Boston Marathon is the ongoing 130th official edition of the annual marathon race in Boston, Massachusetts, being held on Monday, April 20, 2026. It is a Platinum Label marathon, second of se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Boston_Marathon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ambrose Joel Burfoot (born August 19, 1946) is an American former marathoner whose peak competitive years came in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was the winner of the 1968 Boston Marathon. After r…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amby_Burfoot
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Manchester Road Race is a 4.737 mile (7.623 km) footrace held annually on Thanksgiving Day in Manchester, Connecticut. Race proceeds are donated each year to Muscular Dystrophy research and about …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Road_Race
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“Bryan Arenales - Reality star who won Season 7 of Love Island, and is competing in the Boston Marathon for the first time.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Bryan Arenales is a reality star who won Season 7 of Love Island and is competing in the Boston Marathon for the first time.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Love Island: Beyond the Villa is an American reality television series that premiered on Peacock on July 13, 2025. The series is a spinoff show of Love Island USA. Season one of the series followed th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island:_Beyond_the_Villa
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Love Island (also known as Love Island USA outside of the United States and domestically starting with season 4) is an American dating reality show based on the British series Love Island. The series …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island_(American_TV_serie…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The seventh season of the American version of the television reality program Love Island premiered on June 3, 2025. The season is hosted by Ariana Madix.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island_(American_TV_serie…
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“Chelsea Clinton - Daughter of Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, who has competed multiple times in the New York Marathon.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Chelsea Clinton is the daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Furthermore, multiple sources link her to competing in the New York Marathon.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27, 1980) is an American writer. She is the only child of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Clinton was bor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelsea_Clinton
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Clinton Foundation (founded in 2001 as the William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, and renamed in 2013 as the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation) is a nonprofit organization under sect…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Foundation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Clinton family is an American political family from New York who originate from Arkansas, who are related to Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States (1993–2001), and his wife Hillary…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_family
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“Chris Herren - Former Boston Celtics star and motivational speaker.”
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Two separate web search results confirm that Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics and is known as a motivational speaker.
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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Albert Herren (born September 27, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player and motivational speaker. He played in the NBA and several leagues overseas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Herren
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web search NEUTRAL — Chris Herren, a former professional basketball player, has built a community around substance use prevention and recovery. He has shown us that even the best can falter, and even the most desperate ca…
https://chrisherren.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Chris realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999, and then was traded to his hometown team, the Boston Celtics, in 2000. After suffering a seas…
https://herrentalks.com/about/
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“Des Linden - Former professional sportswoman who, in 2018, became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in more than three decades.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Des Linden won the Boston Marathon in 2018 and that she was the first American woman to win the race in over three decades (since 1985).
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web search NEUTRAL — Desiree " Des " Nicole Linden (née Davila; born July 26, 1983) is an American long-distance runner, author, and podcaster. She represented the United States in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Ri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiree_Linden
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web search NEUTRAL — BOSTON -- Through ice rain and near-gale winds, Desiree Linden splashed her way to a Boston Marathon victory on Monday. Linden is the first American woman to win the race since 1985.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2018-boston-marathon-desiree-li…
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web search NEUTRAL — Linden, who in 2018 became the first U.S. women's runner to win at Boston in 33 years, announced she is stepping away before Monday's race.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6297280/2025/04/21/boston-m…
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“Jeff DaRosa - Dropkick Murphys musician who is running in support of the band's Claddagh Found, supporting veterans, children and addiction recovery.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Jeff DaRosa is a musician for Dropkick Murphys, is running in the Boston Marathon, and is doing so to support the Claddagh Fund, which supports veterans, children, and addiction recovery.
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web search NEUTRAL — News > Runner's Stories From Soundcheck to Start Line: Dropkick Murphys' Jeff DaRosa Is Running Boston The Celtic punk musician quit drinking, found running, and is now lining up for the 2026 Boston M…
https://marathonhandbook.com/from-soundcheck-to-start-line-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Growing up in Cambridge, Jeff dreamed of running the Boston Marathon — and this year he's doing it to support the mission of the Claddagh Fund, the charitable foundation of Dropkick Murphys. Please su…
https://claddagh.eventease.com/darosa-boston-2026/
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web search NEUTRAL — After getting sober, the musician turned to running and found structure off the road. Jeff DaRosa of the Dropkick Murphys is running the 2026 Boston Marathon for the Claddagh Fund.
https://www.boston.com/news/boston-marathon/2026/03/23/dropk…
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“Kristine Lilly - Former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player and two-time World Cup champion, running to raise money for the Mia Hamm Foundation, which raises funds for families in need of cord blood or bone marrow transplants.”
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“Laura Green - Comedian, runner and online influencer known for her videos chronicling her training for the marathon in less-than-ideal weather.”
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“Suni Williams - Astronaut wo last returned to Earth in March 2025, and previously completed the Falmouth Road Race while in space in 2024. She will run the marathon as the recipient of the 2026 Patriots' Award.”
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“Zdeno Chara - Hockey Hall of Famer and Boston Bruins star, who has previously taken part in the Boston and London Marathons.”
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“The 130th Boston Marathon can be viewed on the website, which shows a map of the start and finish line, including how many miles have been passed and the halfway point.”
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