308. Boston Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know

In this episode of the Marathon Running Podcast , we dive into everything you need to know for the historic 130th running of the Boston Marathon in 2026. Host Letti Lundquist breaks down the evolution of the race from its 1897 roots to the modern-day "Mecca" of marathons. We explore the high-stakes qualifying standards, the unpredictable New England weather patterns, and the "victory lap" atmosphere of the surrounding race weekend. We also feature a deep-dive technical course review with Coach Kristen, specifically focusing on how to survive the punishing opening downhill miles without "trashing" your quads before you hit the hills. Finally, we provide the essential 2026 updates, including the shift to a six-wave start and the exact mile markers for on-course fueling. Why You Should Listen: Tactical Analysis: Learn how the new wave starts will affect course congestion and your personal start time. Fueling Map: Exact locations for Maurten Gel stations (including caffeine vs. non-caffeine). Logistics Mastery: A step-by-step guide to Gear Drop at Boston Common and the Athletes’ Village in Hopkinton. The Social Map: Insights into the 2026 "Pop-up" culture on Boylston and Newbury Streets, including track relays and brand activations. Our guest this episode: Coach Kristen (Course Strategy Specialist) Connect with Us: Our website: Instagram: YouTube:

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308. Boston Marathon 2026: Everything You Need to Know is an episode from Marathon Running Podcast by We Got the Runs by Marathon Journal (Letty Lundquist, Ryan Lundquist).

This episode is 00:39:43 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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