Official 2025 Boston Marathon Thread

Curious to see how Emma Bates fares. She continues this trend of talking a big game but failing to live up to her own hype( Bates mode). It’s almost like she’s more of an influencer than a competitor at world majors. Is it just about getting eyeballs and likes on social media with race results being a secondary focus? She’s going to lead that race tomorrow at some point only to be left in the dust when things start getting real.

Ya don't say. 🧐

I can’t think of a better way to start the work week than watching Mantz grimace in pain for two hours.

Any idea who will be on the ESPN broadcast?

Mostly the wheelchair competitors.

Right? I am going go get up at 6 a.m. to watch wheelchairs.

Welcome to running broadcasts at the first quarter of the new millenium.

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Seems like a nice day to run,

I do NOT at all advocate sports betting, but I thought it interesting what the current lines are posted on another thread, particularly since I don’t know much about the complete fields. Those odds currently have Mantz in 10th place for the win, and Bates in 10th place.

Why can't American women run the marathon? Sara Hall again will be the top finisher?

Here you go:

https://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=12506716#post-5

What time does the run start?

Pro men at 9:37 ET, Pro women 10 mins later

According to the LR article: ESPN2 will air live coverage from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. WCVB5 will also air the race locally in Boston.

Any links please

Mateiko and YY to win

Sara Hall for the huge upset.

CJ will lead the first 10k but still finish top 3 Americans. Conner for the W.

I hope she does well but I agree, there’s a lot of confident talk before these marathons (AR shape etc) then something always seems to go wrong on the day. She does need to deliver on this talk now! Or dial down the over confident chat.

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