How to Watch the 2023 Boston Marathon

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Here’s all you need to know about how to watch, learn, and be inspired by the 2023 Boston Marathon taking place on April 17th.

You can watch live, join the Outside running team live on Twitter, and have fun with our family of running publications during marathon weekend on Instagram.

Boston Marathon on Television

Local Boston Channel

The local Boston channel dedicates the whole day to the marathon. If you live in Boston, you are not going to forget that Patriot’s Day is also Marathon Monday.

  • WCVB 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

National Coverage of The Boston Marathon

Starting thirty minutes before the elites take the start, watch the race live on ESPN.

  • ESPN 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

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Boston Marathon Live on Twitter

From the media headquarters in Boston, our running team will be tweeting the race live, taking you right to the heart of each mile. They'll be bringing their years of experience in elite marathon running and data at their fingertips to explain the tactics, the moves, and the history for each athlete on their way from Hopkinton to Boston.

Follow us live on race day by following our twitter accounts:

Boston Marathon Week on Instagram

It could be argued that more endurance is required for the lead up to race day in Boston. With over 14 shakeout runs (and counting), running brands rolling out the red carpets for the rockstars of our sport, we'll be on the ground reporting race week from Boston. From the expo, to the press conference, we have our most cushioned running shoes ready to report the Boston Strong spirit to the 'gram.

Follow us on Instagram to experience the Boston marathon weekend live with our running team.

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