Boston Marathon is one of the oldest and most prestigious marathons in the world. first took place on April 19, 1897, a year after the first Olympics in Greece.
traditionally always takes place on the third Monday of April, in the U.S. it is called. Patriots Day. This year took place for the 115th time
Marathon in Boston is a magnet for runners from all over the world, not only professionals but amateurs. For the latter qualification is very difficult, because the requirements in connection with plenty of willing are getting bigger. At this year's party numbers were reportedly handed over 8 hours. In total, this year's marathon was involved about 27 thousand. people.
Number of players is reduced to 20 thousand, but there are a number of years, the eligibility in any way. Collecting money for selected charities (minimum $ 2000) can enter for their name because they have a certain quota of starting numbers. For many it is the only opportunity to qualify for such a popular, attractive and extremely competitive marathon.
in the city to prepare for This event begins with a very early, are visible everywhere banners and logos marathon
in the city to prepare for This event begins with a very early, are visible everywhere banners and logos marathon
Copley Square subway station, located near where the metal is closed that day.
Home in Hopkinton.
route is difficult, full of hills. Although the first half usually runs down, but in Newton, near Boston College begins the most difficult five-kilometer stretch consisting of the four hills, the worst of them, not without reason he is called "Heartbreak Hill".
final leg takes place already in the Boston, and there most often greets runners unfavorable wind and weather every time a big surprise. We can expect, or 25 ° C or snow.
These obstacles do not discourage, however, neither runner nor the public. This is one of the few marathons where the audience and laid siege to entire route encourages everyone, not just the players with numbers, but so. "Bandits" or persons taking part in the marathon unofficially. Special Places are around Wellesley College, more or less in half of the route where the so-called. Wellesley Girls his incredible energy and loud chanting motivate the players to fight.
competed in the first marathon, only 15 people, by the year 1966 he was the only domain of men, though just this year launched its first woman, but still unofficial. One year later A certain Katherine Switzer qualify insidiously using your own name and abbreviation stipulating gender. During the race I tried to order service several times but luckily to no avail, "download" from the route. Only since 1972, women can take part officially in the marathon, this year they accounted for 43% of the participants.
Few people know that it is precisely women - Wanda Panfil, a Pole as the only conquered in 1991 in the category of professionals.
Few people know that it is precisely women - Wanda Panfil, a Pole as the only conquered in 1991 in the category of professionals.
Meta located on Boylston Street near Copley Square, right next to the Boston Public Library.
Grosser Kartenansicht
yet I was witness to two marathons were an unforgettable impression, not only because the person close to me cheered, but because of the atmosphere, which pulls amazing. Every athlete, professional or amateur is "immortalized" on the finish line and no matter what the time is taken as the winner.
In addition to the marathon holders attend professional amateurs, people in wheelchairs, people will notice also zadarzaja by their 60s. The most interesting group are the people in comical costumes, which undoubtedly adds charm to this event.
During the contest runners drink large amounts of fluids, for years the traditional Gatorade and since last year ..... Poland Spring water.
Along the route you can see an enormous amount of "Water station", and the streets lie back used millions of cups, and soon after that there is no longer a trace. 
year's marathon, she won the women Caroline Kilel of Kenya, men in the category winner was Geoffrey Mutai. His time was 7 seconds shorter than the record, unfortunately, has not been recognized as a new record, because the route does not fulfill the conditions. Start and finish are not resting on one of up and it was the main reason for non-recognition of the record.
I think, however, he was not quite disappointed, because the added bonus of a record-breaking time (Including $ 225 000) sweetens it a little undoubted frustration.
