Boston Marathon Guide 2026: Channel, Live Stream, Start Time, Route & More to Know originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.There won't be a break for Boston sports fans after a busy weekend, as the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon will be held on Monday.Thousands of runners will attempt to navigate their way through the 26.2-mile course. There will also be several spectators standing along the trail, cheering for the athletes and celebrating Patriots' Day.Here is everything you need to know about the 130th Boston Marathon, including the schedule, map and start time for the annual race.How to watch Boston Marathon 2026: TV channel, live streamTV channel: WCVB (local) | ESPN2 (national)Live stream:fuboThe 2026 Boston Marathon will air locally on WCVB (coverage from 4 a.m.

ET to 8 p.m. ET) and nationally on ESPN2 (coverage from 9 a.m. ET to 12:30 p.m. ET).

The race will also be available to stream on fubo.Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)Boston Marathon start time 2026Date: Monday, April 20Time: 9:06 a.m.

ETThe 2026 Boston Marathon will start at 9:06 a.m. ET on Monday, April 20, with the men's wheelchair division. Other divisions will follow with all runners expected to be across the starting line by 11:30 a.m.

ET.Boston Marathon schedule 2026DivisionTime (ET)Wheelchair Men9:06 a.m.Wheelchair Women9:09 a.m.Handcycles/Duos9:30 a.m.Pro Men9:37 a.m.Pro Women9:47 a.m.Para Athletics Division9:50 a.m.Wave 110 a.m.Wave 210:15 a.m.Wave 310:28 a.m.Wave 410:41 a.m.Wave 511:01 a.m.Wave 611:21 a.m.Boston Marathon course map 2026The 2026 Boston Marathon will start in the town of Hopkinton, Mass., and it will conclude near the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Boston Athletic Association List of Boston Marathon winners by yearMen's Open DivisionYearWinnerCountryTime2025John KorirKenya2:04:452024Sisay LemmaEthiopia2:06:172023Evans ChebetKenya2:05:542022Evans ChebetKenya2:06:512021Benson KiprutoKenya2:09:51Women's Open DivisionYearWinnerCountryTime2025Sharon LokediKenya2:17:222024Hellen ObiriKenya2:22:372023Hellen ObiriKenya2:21:382022Peres JepchirchirKenya2:21:012021Edna KiplagatKenya2:25:09