Boston Marathon: 17 Barnstable Runners

BARNSTABLE, MA — The 120th Boston Marathon is Monday.

Seventeen Barnstable residents registered to run the race:

• Susan Shanley, 56
• Kevin Petrovek, 65
• Kaitlin Delaney, 23
• Daniel Lacouture, 39
• Michael Merrill, 37
• Karen Onik, 62
• Harold Robinson, 69
• Thomas Deeg, 35
• Tess Dooley, 20
• Kelly Lagergren, 38
• Christopher Qubeck, 38
• Thomas Burchell, 49
• Joseph Carroll, 57
• Patrick Clark, 43
• John Duchesney, 50
• Mary Duchesney, 49
• Sarah Simonelli, 40

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Here's all you need to know about the marathon:

When does the Boston Marathon start?

The Boston Marathon has several groups of participants taking off from the Hopkinton start line at different times throughout Monday morning.

Where can I watch and listen to the Boston Marathon?

The Marathon will be broadcast locally and nationally on television, streamed live over the internet, and can be heard on the radio.

What will security look like?

"The changes are things that people are not going to be aware of," Kurt Schwartz, director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, said.

What will the weather be?

Monday's weather should be perfect, unless you plan on running 26.2 miles.

What will the commuter rail schedule be like?

The MBTA Commuter Rail will operate on an adjusted schedule this weekend, with added rules and restrictions to accommodate marathon crowds.

Are those girls at Wellesley College still at it?

You bet.

By the numbers:

Ever wonder how much time you have to finish the race, how many 'marathon crashers' run, the economic impact of the Marathon, or any number of other fun facts?

Runner profiles

• After years of applying, Lauren Flateland will finally run her first Boston Marathon.
• Howard Weinstein is running for the 25th time - and for a terrific cause.
• Sandra Gittlen will once again be running for unwanted and stray animals.
• Four years ago, Scott Zobak couldn't run three miles. Now he'll be running his third Boston Marathon.
• Laura Lux, the nurse who took care of some of the most critically injured during the bombings.
• Alison Cosgrove, a teacher, is running for the first time to support homeless women.

Photo: Mike Carraggi