The world's most prestigious marathon returns to its traditional Patriots' Day slot for the first time in three years, and the field is deeper than ever. Olympic gold medallist Peres Jepchirchir headlines the women's race and reigning champion Benson Kipruto is one of several recent former winners in contention, and you can follow our guide as we explain how to watch a 2022 Boston Marathon live stream from anywhere in the world.
Date: Monday, April 18
Start time: 9.02am ET / 6.02am PT / 2.02pm BST / 11.02pm AEST
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30,000 gluttons for punishment are set to pound the 26.2 miles of pavement from Main Street, Hopkinton to Boylston, Boston, where that iconic yellow finish line lies in wait. But that's only if they can endure the spirit-breaker and the soul-taker that is Heartbreak Hill, one of the most infamous climbs to runners everywhere.
Jepchirchir is looking to add a Boston Marathon triumph to her impressive resume, which includes victories at last year's Olympics and New York Marathon. Her main competiton is expected to come from Olympic bronze medallist Molly Seidel, and her Kenyan compatriots Joyciline Jepkosgei and Edna Kiplagat.
Kipruto was a surprise winner last year, but he's got a target on his back this time around, with past champions Lawrence Cherono, Yuki Kawauchi, Geoffrey Kirui, Berhanu Lemi and Lelisa Desisa all in the running, as well as Geoffrey Kamworor, who's had a terrible time with injuries.
Read on as we explain how to watch a 2022 Boston Marathon live stream from anywhere.
2022 Boston Marathon start time: schedule
All times are given in ET
- 9.02am - Men’s wheelchair
- 9.05am - Women’s wheelchair
- 9.30am - Handcycles and duos
- 9.37am - Elite men
- 9.45am - Elite women
- 9.50am - Para athletics
- 10am - Wave 1
- 10.25am - Wave 2
- 10.50am - Wave 3
- 11.15am - Wave 4
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How to watch Boston Marathon from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your local coverage of the event, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a Boston Marathon live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch Boston Marathon from anywhere