New Boston Marathon Rules Kill the Underdog Story
Boston Marathon 2019's new rules mean we may never see an unknown runner race into history, and that’s a shame for the sport.
Boston Marathon 2019's new rules mean we may never see an unknown runner race into history, and that’s a shame for the sport.
For an American such as Shalane Flanagan, victory could mean a massive payday.
There is money set aside for top overall runners and top Americans.
The Boston Marathon is losing a legendary leader.
A 5,000-runner field expected; the prize purse exceeds $10,000.
Olympic bronze medalist and American-record holder Deena Kastor will be there.
A total of $2400 is up for grabs for middle-of-the-pack and back-of-the-pack runners.
American money is to equal the open total, while the wheelchair total increased to $8500.
The course is one of the fastest in the world.
Twenty-four hundred dollars is up for grabs.
An end-of-race mix up forced the real winner to turn the wrong way.
The national champion will net $10,000.