The Tough Ruck usually takes place at Minuteman National Park in Concord, Massachusetts, but was virtual this year due to the COVID-10 pandemic.
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Veteran finishes a virtual Boston Marathon to honor bombing survivor
Lewiston native and Navy veteran Caroline Yarmala ran from Lewiston to Topsham using a guest bib provided by Boston marathoner Michelle L’Heureux, who grew up in Auburn.
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Virtual marathon: It’s not Boston, but it still counts
The Boston Marathon became a virtual event because of the pandemic. While runners are disappointed, they are trying to make the most of it.
Posted inNation & World, New England, Sports
Court overturns Boston Marathon bomber’s death sentence
A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals orders a new penalty-phase trial on whether Dzhokhar Tsarnaev should be executed for the attack that killed 3 people and wounded more than 260.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Officials tell Boston Marathon runners to stay home, wait for official September start
The Boston Marathon was supposed to be run on Monday, and officials hope anyone planning to run the course this weekend just stays home.
Posted inNew England, News
Memorial to victims of Boston Marathon bombing completed
The final pieces of the memorial have been laid at the site of the 2013 attack.
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Answering the call
Julie Millard and Susan Vogt Brooks prepare to run in Boston Marathon
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Benoit Samuelson to run Boston Marathon again at 61
The Boston Athletic Association says the two-time champion and Olympic gold medalist will be in the field on April 15.
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Hypothermia ends Waterville native’s Boston Marathon
Tiana Thomas ran until mile 20 before giving in.
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Local runners fight the rain to race Boston Marathon
Low temperatures costs runners time.