Race Facts & Tidbits:

42,000 pounds of clothing was donated by participants at the start in Hopkinton, all of which goes to Big Brother Big Sisters Foundation.

98.5% of athletes who started the 126th Boston Marathon reached the finish, one of the highest finisher rates in race history!

50 U.S. states w and 120 countries were represented in the field this year.

Boston Pride team captains Jillian Dempsey and Mary Parker served as honorary Grand Marshals, leading participants from start to finish. Dempsey and Parker helped the Boston Pride claim their second straight Isobel Cup Championship as part of the Premier Hockey Federation, and were greeted by teammates at the finish.

Two C-130s out of the Bradley Air National Guard Base performed this year's flyover, covering the 26.2-mile course in just over five minutes. That's a pace of 11 seconds per mile!

An estimated $35.6 million was raised through the B.A.A.'s Boston Marathon Official Charity Program and John Hancock Non-Profit Program. Funds raised went to more than 200 organizations.

The Boston Marathon had an estimated $200 million economic impact on Greater Boston communities, helping to kick-off the spring season.

For the first time in race history, compostable cups were used at every hydration station along the route! Additional green team sustainability locations were at the start, finish, and B.A.A. 5K.

The U.S. Open Championship Trophy paid a visit to the finish line on race weekend. This year's U.S. Open will be held June 16-19 at The Country Club in Brookline, just over a mile away from the marathon route.

Selfies with the Stars

Members of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Field took part in special meet and greets at the finish line, including Olympic marathon medalist Molly Seidel and 2018 Boston champ Des Linden.