How to track runners during the Boston Marathon
Following a Boston Marathon runner during this year's race? Here's how you can keep up with their progress.
www.cbsnews.comHere are the latest reliable ways to track Boston Marathon runners right now.
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Official B.A.A. racing app: Real-time live tracking, pace, mile-marker updates, and finish times. You can search by runner name or bib number and set up alerts for your favorites. Also includes interactive course maps and fundraising info. This is the primary method used by organizers and many spectators. [CBS News ][CBS News ]
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Boston Marathon website tracking: The site maintains a dedicated tracking section where you can look up runners by name or bib number, and you’ll see progress along the course as the race unfolds, with finish results posted after the event. [CBS News ][CBS News ]
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Spectator tracking stations: Along the course, RFID-based tracking stations record passing runners; results and progress are available through the app or the official site, offering real-time updates for supporters on-site. [CBS News ][CBS News ]
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Third-party trackers and local media: Many outlets publish runner-tracking features during race day, often reprinting or linking to official data, and some apps aggregate multiple runners you choose to follow. For the most accurate data, rely on the official app and site as the primary sources. [Running Shorts ][Tom's Guide ]
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For emergencies or special health monitoring, organizers have used health-tracking systems in the past to monitor runner well-being along the course; while not a public-facing feature, this illustrates the breadth of tracking options used during big marathons. [CBS News ]
Illustration: If you want to follow a specific runner, the simplest path is:
- Open the official B.A.A. racing app or go to the Boston Marathon tracking page.
- Enter the runner’s name or bib number in the search bar.
- Add them to your watchlist and enable push alerts for mile markers or pace changes.
Would you like me to pull the exact current links for the app store listing and the live tracking page and summarize any recent updates from this year? [CBS News ][CBS News ]