The Boston Marathon takes place on April 15, so here are the essential details that you need to know.
The thousands of runners hitting Beantown on April 15 better bundle up because the 2019 Boston Marathon is going to be a wet one. The 123rd edition of the world-famous race is going to be plagued with rain and winds. “An additional one or two showers may come through in the afternoon, but certainly not the intensity of what we’re seeing this morning,” StormTeam 5 meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon said, per WCVB. Runners will also deal with some gusty winds, but this won’t deter them from competing. After all, the glory of finishing the race is worth getting a little wet. The race is already underway, so this is what you need to know about this marathon:
Schedule: Because of the chilly weather, organizers said that the Fourth Wave will start immediately after the third wave. Originally, there was a 25-minute gap scheduled between them.
