The Boston Marathon was first run in this year:
- 1897
- 1900
- 1911
- 1896
- 1922
The Boston Marathon was first run in this year:
The first Boston Marathon was held on April 19, 1897. John J. McDermott of New York City won with a time of 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 10 seconds. On April 18, 1994, Cosmas Ndeti of Machakos, Kenya, set the record for the fastest time in the race yet: 2 hours 7 minutes, and 15 seconds.