Boston Marathon 2024 Live Stream: How to Watch 2024 Boston Marathon, TV Channel, Free Live Stream
The world’s oldest marathon kicks off on Patriot’s Day in Boston, or on Monday, April 15. The annual race is one of six World Marathon Majors and attracts tens of thousands of both racers and spectators over its various events, all culminating with the 26.2 mile race stretching from Hopkinton, Massachusetts to Boston.
The Boston Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a tradition. Established in 1897, it’s the world’s oldest continuously running marathon. The 26.2-mile course, stretching from Hopkinton to the heart of Boston, is a challenging yet rewarding journey for both professional and amateur athletes.
The weather forecast projects a bright, sunny day for the 2024 Boston Marathon as runners, TV cameras and spectators get ready for the official start time just after 9 a.m. EST. It’s set to be another eventful Patriots Day around Boston as runners take over the 26.2-mile stretch from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.
Last year marked the 10th anniversary since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, when two bombs made from pressure cookers exploded at the finish line, killing three and injuring more than 260 people. The bombings triggering a massive manhunt that led to the arrest of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and the death of Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
What time does the Marathon start?
The first participants will leave the starting line in Hopkinton at 9:02 a.m. EST when the Men’s wheelchair division sets off. At 9:37 a.m., the first runners will begin to hit the course as the elite men start. The general entrants will start at 10 a.m. as they take the course in four waves.
Weather for Marathon Monday in Hopkinton and Boston
The Accuweather forecast for Monday at the start line in Hopkinton projects a high of 68 degrees with partly sunny and mild weather, “a great day for baseball, but warm for marathoners.” The AccuWeather forecast for Boston projects a high of 65 with similar conditions.
How to watch the race: TV channels, live stream info
Local race-day coverage will start at 4 a.m. EST on Channel 5, WCVB in Boston. The race will also be simulcast on WMUR in New Hampshire, WMTW in Maine and WPTZ in Vermont/New York.
National coverage will start at 8:30 a.m. on ESPN. Fans can watch the race for free by signing up for DirecTV or fuboTV, which both have free trials (the WCVB broadcast is only available locally).
How to watch the marathon for free
Viewers can sign up for a free trial of fuboTV and watch via WCVB if you live in the Boston TV market or nationally via ESPN. Viewers can also watch for free by downloading the Very Local Boston app, which is available on Roku and other streaming devices.
Live coverage of the 2024 Boston Marathon will air on WCVB Channel 5 in Boston beginning at 4 a.m. ET through 8 p.m. ET. The race will be exclusively simulcast regionally on its sister stations: WMUR in Manchester, New Hampshire; NMTW in Portland/Auburn, Maine and WPTZ in Burlington, Vermont/Plattsburgh, New York.