Plot Synopsis

The Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon, is managed by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), a non-profit organization established in 1887 with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running.

In 2023 in its first year back on ESPN since 2004, the Boston Marathon earned its largest national TV audience on record -- 369K average viewers. The previous record was 336K average viewers on ESPN2 in 2001.
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On Monday, April 15, 2024 from 8:30am-12:30pm ET/5:30-7:30am PT, ESPN2 televises the 128th running of the Boston Marathon, in partnership with Boston ABC affiliate WCVB-TV. In addition, the race airs in Spanish on ESPN Deportes from 9:30am until Noon ET. Plus, the race is also simulcast for the first time on ESPN+. New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski serves as the race's Grand Marshal. The Boston Marathon also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the start line moving to Hopkinton, MA.

ESPN SportsCenter anchors John Anderson and Hannah Storm join the crew of announcers and analysts from WCVB-TV on the race call from Boston. Reporting from the finish line photo bridge, Anderson will call the race with analysis by former professional American distance runner Carrie Tollefson, and Amanda McGrory, Paralympic medalist and Boston Marathon wheelchair division podium finisher. Working at the finish line, Storm will provide up-to-the-minute coverage and exclusive interviews as they complete their race. She will be joined by WCVB sports anchor, Duke Castiglione.