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Boston Marathon 2018 – YouTube
selected by MarathonGuide.com Staff

Every year for our Boston Marathon coverage we comb the internet to find some works that are out there that we enjoy and can share. Here we’ve selected the best video content about or related to the Boston Marathon that we could find. All of these are interesting and we think you’ll enjoy each. And if there are some that you have found that we should have here – let us know (use that feedback link at the top of the site) and we’ll get it here.

The Boston Marathon
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Boston Marathon is more than a race with over 120 years of history, 30,000 runners, 100 countries, 1 million spectators, 10,000 volunteers and over $15 million raised for charity.

Officials prepare security measures for the 2018 Boston Marathon
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The FBI, the police and other officials talk about how their security plans will protect spectators and runners during the event.

Boston Marathon Promo Video
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Promo video highlighting the many historic landmarks and distinguishing charateristics of the Boston Marathon that have made it one of the world’s greatest marathons.

Sights and Sounds of the 2011 Boston Marathon
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Video montage of the many sights and sounds of the 2011 Boston Marathon.

The Wellesley Scream Tunnel
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A runner’s-eye view of the world-famous “Scream Tunnel,” courtesy of Wellesley College students.

Bus Line to the Start of the Boston Marathon
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View the line at Boston Common for the bus ride to the start of the Boston Marathon.

2008 Boston Starting Line
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The excitement at Hopkinton, as the race gets underway.

Hopkinton 2008
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A reporter explores the starting line and captures the excitement at the beginning of the 2008 Boston Marathon.

2008 Boston Finish Line
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A MetroWest Daily News reporter captures the scene at the finish line of the 2008 Boston Marathon

Training Tips From Boston Marathon Personnel & Champions
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Former Boston champions and personnel share training and racing tips for the Boston Marathon.

The 2018 Boston Marathon Elite Field
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The 2018 Boston Marathon International Elite Team includes 46 athletes from 13 countries with combined 14 Olympic and IAAF World Championships Marathon medals as well as over 100 global marathons.

The U.S. Elite Field for the 2018 Boston Marathon
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A quick look at the diverse and familiar runners representing USA in the 2018 Boston Marathon: Jordan Hasay, Shalane Flanagan, Desiree Linden, Serena Burla, Sara Hall, Molly Huddle, Kellyn Taylor, Dathan Ritzenhein, Abdi Abdirahman, Galen Rupp, Ryan Vail, Shadrack Biwott, Scott Smith, Andrew Bumbalough and Deena Kastor.

The 2017 Boston Marathon Champions Are Back
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2017 Boston Marathon men’s champion Geoffrey Kirui, and women’s champion Edna Kiplagat will defend their titles in the 2018 Boston Marathon

Shalane Flanagan Will Run the 2018 Boston Marathon
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Shalane Flanagan explains why she needs to return to the Boston Marathon after her historic New York City Marathon win.

Coverage by CBS Boston on Lelisa Desisa winning his second Boston Marathon
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Lelisa Desisa wins his second Boston Marathon in a 2015 winning time of 2:09:18

Coverage of the 2015 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
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Lemi Berhanu and Lelisa Desisa competed against each other at the 2015 Dubai Marathon where Lemi Berhanu claimed the victory in 2:05:28 and Desisa took runner-up about 30 seconds behind.

An Interview with Boston Race Director Guy Morse (1985-2012) – Part 1
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Boston Marathon race director Guy Morse talked about turning the event into what it is today – adding prize money, sponsorship and the like.

An Interview with Boston Race Director Guy Morse (1985-2012) – Part 2
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Boston Marathon race director Guy Morse talked about the opposition encountered while moving forward the event.

An Interview with Boston Race Director Guy Morse (1985-2012) – Part 3
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Boston Marathon race director Guy Morse talked about adding sponsorship to the event and eventually partnering with John Hancock.

An Interview with Boston Race Director Guy Morse (1985-2012) – Part 4
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Boston Marathon race director Guy Morse talked about how traditions were preserved despite sponsorships.

Shalane Flanagan Talked About Her Memorable 2017
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Shalane Flanagan talked about her injury that prevented her from competing in the 2017 Boston Marathon but pushed her to win the New York City Marathon.

An Interview with Jordan Hasay on the 2018 Boston Marathon
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Jordan Hasay talked about her aim to win the 2018 Boston Marathon.

An Interview with Galen Rupp After 2017 Boston Marathon Running Time 1:16Galen Rupp talked about the experience of being runner-up in the 2017 Boston Marathon.

The Boston Marathon Course TourRunning Time 8:16 A high-quality driving tour of the famous Boston course, in just eight minutes.
Boston Marathon Course VideoRunning Time 16:31 Boston Marathon Course Tour – the more leisurely version.
Bill Rogers describes the Boston Marathon CourseRunning Time 1:53 Bill Rogers highlights many famous sights along the course
Race director Dave Mc Gillivray summarizes the Boston Marathon CourseRunning Time 43:00 Dave McGillivray shares his highlights of the course
Running Through NewtonRunning Time 3:21 Chrissie Long filmed part of her 2008 Boston Marathon, and the result is this shaky runner’s-eye view of the Newton portion of the course.
Video Preview of the Boston Marathon CousreRunning Time 3:11 Video of the Boston Marathon route from the start in Hopkinton.
Course Preview and Interview with Bill Rogers.Running Time 21:42 The course of the Boston Marathon is examined and Bill Rodgers is interviewered.
Tour Guide Hail Gabriel’s course describtionRunning Time 4:51 Hail Gabriel talks about the Boston Marathon Course legendary runners, training methods and historical running events of the past.

Johnny Miles Wins 1926 Boston Marathon
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Miles arrived at the marathon as an unknown, competing in a handmade singlet adorned with a maple leaf and the letters “NS” for Nova Scotia and a pair of 98-cent sneakers. Miles completed the race in a time of 2:25:40

Boston Marathon 1964
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The film was broadcast on WGBH, Boston’s groundbreaking PBS TV Station. Then it disappeared until recently.

Kathrine Switzer runs Boston Marathon in 1967
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In 1967, Switzer became the first woman to officially enter and run the Boston Marathon. She ended up finishing the marathon and making history.

Bill Rodgers recalls his experience winning the 1975 Boston Marathon
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Bill Rodgers speaks to the Boston Globe about his feelings winning the 1975 Boston Marathon.

Recap of the 2009 Boston Marathon
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The Associated Press recaps the 2009 Boston Marathon in photos.

Bill Rodgers Wins the 1975 Boston Marathon
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Bill Rodgers wins his first of four Boston Marathons.

The History of the Boston Marathon
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A historical summary of the Boston Marathon since 1899

Bill Rodgers Wins the 1978 Boston Marathon
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Bill Rodgers holds off Jeff Wells to win his second of four Bostons.

Thrilling Video of the 2012 Race
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A look back at the agony & ecstacy of the 2012 Boston Marathon

ABS News Coverage of the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings
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ABS News special coverage on the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon

First Mother/ Daughter team finishes 2013 Boston Marathon
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Kris Biagiotti and her special needs daughter, Kayla were just feet away from the finish line when two bombs exploded at the 2013 Boston Marathon

Meb Keflezighi wins 2014 Boston Marathon
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Meb Keflezighi becomes the first American man to win since 1983, with a personal best at 2:08:37, 11 seconds over Wilson Chebet (KEN) who nearly chased him down

Bobbi Gibb – First Woman running the Boston Marathon
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Bobbi Gibbs is making history for being the first woman running the Boston Marathon

Bob Hall and the Boston Marathon
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In this short video, Hall discusses the history of rolling the Boston Marathon and the athletics of racing this event.

Meb Keflezighi Will Run the 2018 Boston Marathon Running Time 0:38Meb Keflezighi is back as a non-competitive athlete and member of Team MR8 in honor of Martin Richard, the youngest Boston Marathon bombing victim.

One Person’s Attempt to Qualify for the 2017 Boston Marathon
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Video details one family’s quest to have a member qualify for the Boston Marathon – the struggle and the triumph.

Sam Basile, ESL Teacher at a Boston Public School, Inspires Students to Run
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Sam Basile is running the 2017 Boston Marathon to race money and inspire her students to run.

Get Inspired – #WeRunTogether
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Share your story with #WeRunTogethe

2013 Boston Marathon: Marathon Strong
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Boston and John Hancock come together as one in the aftermath of the tragic Boston Marathon bombings to honor the victims, heal the city, and resolve to endure

Maria Benway inspired to run the Boston Marathon
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Maria Benway is training for her first Boston Marathon and is raising money for her friend and colleague Roseann, who was injured during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings

Boston Marathon bombing Survivors Provide Inspiration to Many
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Boston Marathon bombing survivors reunite and share their message to keep running

1982 Boston Marathon Champ Alberto Salazar Offers Advice on Running Boston
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An Q & A with the former champ and renowned coach.

2012 Boston Marathon Shadow Run – Service Members
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In Afghanistan, service members took part in the 2012 Boston Marathon’s ‘Shadow Run’

Looking Back at a Finish Line Proposal
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The couple discuss how the race reflects their relationship, challenges, and adversity

Behind the Scenes of the Boston Marathon
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Take a behind the scenes look at the 2009 Boston Marathon.

The Final 2008 Boston Finisher
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The very last finisher crosss the line at the 2008 Boston Marathon.