India, April 20 -- The Boston Marathon 2026 is underway, with 30,000 runners taking on the historic 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinton to Copley Square. Here's a clear look at the race timings, the route and the best place to watch the winners.

The race began early in the morning with different divisions starting in sequence. The men's wheelchair division kicked things off at 9:06am ET, followed by the women's wheelchair race at 9:09am ET. Handcycles and duos started at 9:30am ET.

Elite runners followed soon after. The professional men began at 9:37am ET, the professional women at 9:47am ET, and the para athletics division at 9:50am ET. The open division runners were released in waves starting at 10am ET, continuing through 11:21am ET.

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