The latest start times for the 2026 Boston Marathon are as follows: wheelchair divisions begin at 9:06 a.m. ET (men) and 9:09 a.m. ET (women), followed by handcycles/duo at 9:30 a.m., professional men at 9:37 a.m., professional women at 9:47 a.m., and para athletics at 9:50 a.m. Wave 1 starts at 10:00 a.m. ET, with subsequent waves at 10:15 a.m., 10:28 a.m., 10:41 a.m., 11:01 a.m., and 11:21 a.m. ET. These times reflect the standard wave-start format used for the race in 2026.[1][3][5]
If you’re planning to watch or track a specific athlete, I can pull a detailed schedule for their wave and provide viewing tips for broadcast or live-tracking options.
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