Boston Marathon - The Boston Globe
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www.bostonglobe.comHere are the latest reliable sources on Boston Marathon runner tracking and live updates:
- Boston Athletic Association (BAA) live tracking app and live results page. The official app provides real-time tracking, interactive maps, and leaderboards, with search by name or bib number on race day. This is the primary source for up-to-the-minute progress during the race.[2]
- CBS News and Boston Globe coverage around race day typically include live updates and links to tracker features, plus post-race results and stories.[7][9]
- General coverage of the event has included runner-tracking details and how spectators can monitor runners via official channels and media partners.[3][8]
If you want, I can pull the specific live-tracking links for the current year and summarize how to use them step-by-step, including where to find bib-number searches, maps, and where to watch finish-line camera clips.
Illustration example:
- Use the BAA Racing App on iOS/Android to track runners in real time; you can search by runner name or bib number and view live progress on a map and leaderboards. This app also shows fundraising totals for each runner.[2]
Citations:
- Tracking options and features from the BAA’s live-tracking guidance.[2]
- Related live coverage and tracking context from CBS News.[7]
- Additional current-event context from Boston Globe coverage.[9]