04/22/2026
Every year I do my best to head down to the Finish Line after work to snap photos of the runners who continue to come in well after the official "end" of the Marathon.
According to the BAA Rules & Regulations, the Boston Marathon Finish Line officially closes at 5:30pm, and runners that cross the finish line after that time will receive their official Boston Marathon Finisher medal, but they will not record an official time.
These runners pour their heart and soul into their runs and raise thousands of dollars for charity in the process and deserve just as much recognition as those who finished earlier in the day.
The wonderful team of race organizers, volunteers and spectators who stick around for until the last runner on the course crosses the line are absolute rockstars, cheering on those runners like they are the most important people in the city.
I've tagged as many runners as I'm able to find, so if you know anyone in these photos, please feel free to share with them!