Boston Marathon: 8 Norton Runners

NORTON, MA — That bib number is more than just a number for those who run the Boston Marathon, which will be held April 17. Many run in memory of a loved one, raising money for a cause that helps keep that person alive for them. Others sign up for the legendary race for health, a challenge for their mind, body and spirit. And others are professional runners who are in it to win it.

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Whatever the reason, it's a challenge that is meaningful, and one that requires training all year that will help them make it the 26.2 miles of the historic Hopkinton to Boston route.

The 121st annual Boston Marathon is Monday, April 17. These are the Norton race entrants in alphabetical order starting with last name and their ages:

• Borges, Elizabeth, 51
• Gass, Renee, 43
• Green, Sarah, 27
• Johnson, Joel, 41
• Leary, Erin, 30
• Pickett, Robert, 45
• Schneider, Jackie, 45
• Weirick, Chad, 55

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When is the Boston Marathon?

Monday, April 17 (Patriots' Day). The race starts at different times for different divisions:
Mobility Impaired - 8:50 a.m.
Push Rim Wheelchair - 9:17 a.m.
Handcycles - 9:22 a.m.
Elite Women - 9:32 a.m.
Elite Men & Wave One - 10:00 a.m.
Wave Two - 10:25 a.m.
Wave Three - 10:50 a.m.
Wave Four - 11:15 a.m.

Where can I watch the Boston Marathon?

Live local Marathon coverage can be seen on WBZ-TV or on the CBS local stream online, which can be seen here. Live national coverage can be seen on NBC Sports. If you are watching internationally, you can see who is carrying the race here.
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What's the weather outlook?

The early forecast from Weather.com is sunny, windy (a tailwind is expected at 15-25 miles per hour,) and overall pretty comfortable. High temperatures should reach the low 60s.
NBC Boston's Aaron Perry says it's a great day for a road race: "Drier and cooler weather prevails going into Marathon Monday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Mostly sunny skies are forecasted with a couple weak cold fronts passing through during the day."

When is the best time to see the runners?

It depends on where you are. Here's an approximate guide from the BAA.
Start, Main St., Hopkinton

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:17 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:17 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 9:32 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:00 a.m.

5K, Rt. 135, Ashland

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:26 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:26 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 9:49 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:15 a.m.

10K, Rt. 135, Framingham
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• LEAD MEN (W) 9:36 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:38 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:06 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:30 a.m.

15K, Rt. 135, Natick

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:47 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 9:50 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:22 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 10:46 a.m.

20K, Rt. 135, Wellesley
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• LEAD MEN (W) 9:57 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:02 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:39 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:01 a.m.

Half, Rt. 135, Wellesley

• LEAD MEN (W) 9:59 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:04 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:42 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:04 a.m.

25K, Rt. 16, Wellesley

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:07 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:14 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 10:57 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 11:16 a.m.

30K, Rt. 30, Newton

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:17 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:26 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:14 a.m.
• LEAD MEN: 11:31 a.m.

40K, Beacon St., Boston

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:36 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:49 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:48 a.m.
• LEAD MEN: 12:02 p.m.

Finish, Boylston St., Boston

• LEAD MEN (W) 10:41 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN (W) 10:55 a.m.
• LEAD WOMEN 11:56 a.m.
• LEAD MEN 12:08 p.m.

Other news and notes (courtesy of WalletHub):

5 hours, 25 minutes - The longest amount of time you can take to finish the race.
35,000 - How many gallons of water is available to runners.
95 - The number of countries represented in the race.
410 - How many people qualified due to completing 10+ consecutive Boston Marathons.
18.9 million - Amount of dollars paid by John Hancock since prize money was introduced in 1986.
500,000 - How many spectator line the street to watch the Marathon.
11:05 - The time the Red Sox start their only morning game of the season, just a short walk away from the finish line.
3,500 - Number of law enforcement and military personnel posted along the route.
1897 - The year of the first Boston Marathon.
As we await the start of Monday's marathon, catch up on our coverage of last year's:

• The Race: Winners and results
• The Bonds: Supporters form international friendships
• The Peace: Zero arrests, but don't expect any less security
• The Hurt: Over 2,200 injured, nearly 60 hospitalizations
• The Girls: Video: Lots of support from the famous 'Scream Tunnel'
• The Star: In cop uniform, Mark Wahlberg filmed 'Patriots' Day' at finish line

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Photo: The 2014 Boston Marathon. (Credit: JD/Flickr)