"Athletes with wheelchairs will lead off just after 9 a.m., followed by handcycles and duos, professionals, and para-athletes. From 10 to 11:21 a.m., the six waves of open division runners will start."
"Between the 20th and 21st mile of the marathon, runners will tackle the infamous Heartbreak Hill in Newton. For those wanting to cheer competitors through this challenging point, plan to arrive before 10:04 a.m."
"If you want to see the final moments of a runner's 26.2 miles long journey, head to the finish line on Boylston Street. The wheelchair men's group should be finishing their race around 10:21."
The Boston Marathon will have 30,000 athletes starting between 9 a.m. and 11:21 a.m. The event begins with wheelchair athletes, followed by handcycles, professionals, and para-athletes. Open division runners will start in six waves from 10 a.m. onwards. Heartbreak Hill, a challenging segment, is located between the 20th and 21st miles. Spectators are advised to arrive early to cheer on runners. The finish line is located on Boylston Street, where the first wheelchair athletes are expected to finish around 10:21 a.m.
Read at Boston.com
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