1896 - Five B.A.A. athletes competed in track and field at the first modern Olympic Games, earning six first-place medals. B.A.A. coach John Graham and Tom Burke—winner of both the 100 and 400 meters in Athens—returned home inspired to create a marathon in Boston.

25 Marathon Moments for the 125th

Over the course of 125 years, the Boston Marathon has had its fair share of milestone moments and memories. Here are 25 that helped shape the course of race history.