Alongside a previously announced elite women’s race roster, a fast professional men’s field is set to battle it out at the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America on April 15, 2024.
Featuring two-time defending open champion Evans Chebet, wheelchair course record holder Marcel Hug, and the world’s fourth-fastest man Sisay Lemma, the event is also set to welcome marathon winners from around the world alongside rising stars who will compete as part of the Bank of America Professional Athlete Team.
“Record holders on the national and world stage will come together in pursuit of the olive wreath on Patriots’ Day,” said Jack Fleming, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Boston Athletic Association.
“The men’s professional field features athletes from 28 countries, and blends a mix of Boston veterans and high-profile debutants. We’re anticipating great competition across the Open, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions.”
David Tyrie, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Marketing Officer at Bank of America, said “When this field toes the line in Hopkinton for the start of the 128th Boston Marathon, the eyes of the world will be watching.
“This year’s race and its impact on the global community is shaping up to be second to none.”
Boston Marathon presenting partner Bank of America is supporting all top contenders as part of the Bank of America Professional Athlete Team. Athletes in the Open, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions will be competing for more than US$1 million in prize money.
A course record bonus of US$50,000 is available for open and wheelchair athletes, and Para Athletics Division prize money will be offered across seven impairment classifications (increased from five in previous years).
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