The Boston Marathon

Since 1897, Patriots Day in Massachusetts has been celebrated with the running of the worldas most-honored road race, the Boston MarathonA(R). The hilly course challenges runners with well-known landmarks such as aHeartbreak Hilla and the deceptively inviting downhill treks at both the start and finish of the 26.2-mile journey. The Boston Marathon captures the colorful spirit of Americaas greatest race through more than 200 photographs.