More than 500 North Carolinians will once again toe the starting line of the Boston Marathon. Why it matters: This is one of ...

Heartbreak Hill is a half mile long at a 5% gradient. It ends around mile 21. The Boston Marathon is not known as a flat and fast marathon; after all, it's known for the brutal Heartbreak Hill. But it ...

Before arriving in Boston, athletes need to move through seven other cities and towns, each with its own unique personality.

From suburban towns and flat terrains to brutal rolling hills and city streets, the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon course is ...