Defending champion Wesley Korir was among those leaving Hopkinton at 10 a.m. Just behind the elite men was the remainder of a field of 27,000 on its way for the 26.2-mile trek to Boston's Back Bay.
The New York City Marathon is a go for Sunday, and while logistical questions persist one thing is certain: The 26-mile route will have a disaster for a backdrop.
A runner named Kiprotich winning the Olympic marathon? Hardly a surprise.
Meb Keflezighi remembered to wear his nasal strip this time, then made some history at the U.S. Olympic marathon trials.
The road to the 2012 London Olympics starts here in the Space City with the U.S. Olympic marathon trials.
At times, the New York Road Runners have been guilty of overstating the quality of their fields.
At times, the New York Road Runners have been guilty of overstating the quality of their fields.
"We talked about, 'Hey, let's be on the team," Keflezighi said.
Americans Meb Keflezighi, Shalane Flanagan qualify for London Olympics →
