Congratulations To Boston's Marathoners Program

In its first year, the Boston Running Collaborative's Boston's Marathoners Program provided an opportunity for people of color from Boston to participate in the marathon named for their city. Representation and visibility are key factors in engaging more diverse runners and creating a Boston Marathon that is inclusive and representative of the city itself. The nine athletes selected were nominated by BRC members for their strong ties to the Boston running community.

Historic Finish

With her 2:33:57, 27th place marathon debut, Erika Kemp became the fastest American-born Black woman in marathon history. Erika shaved 17 seconds from Samia Akbar's previous record of 2:34:14, set in 2006.

"I promise I won't be at the top of the list for too long — there's a lot more coming," she tweeted after the race.