GALLERY: Boston Marathon 2024- Spectators, Cheers Light Up Chestnut Hill

April 17, 2024
Add Comment
by BU News Service

By Hsuan Ma

Boston University News Service

Over 30,000 participants from over 100 countries raced through historic streets in the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15. Massive crowds cheered them on as they covered the iconic 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boston’s Boylston Street.

BU News Service photographer Hsuan Ma captured the moments at the scene.

A handcyclist speed through Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
The crowd cheers as a runner passes by Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Two-time Olympian Suguru Osako of Japan passes by Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Female lead runners pass through Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Spectators watch the Marathon at Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Spectators watch the Marathon at Chestnut Hill. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Spectators watch the race from their apartment windows. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Spectators bring signs to cheer on the runners. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners approach Copley Square. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners approach Copley Square. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
A runner hugs her loved one after finishing the race. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners, wearing foil blankets, rest at the finish line area. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners meet their family and friends at the meeting area. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners rest at the finish line area near Copley Square. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners recover from the 26.2-mile course at the finish line area around Copley. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners meet their family and friends at the meeting area. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Runners get interviewed by local TV station WCVB. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.
Staff and volunteers hand bananas to the runners. Photo Courtesy of Hsuan Ma/BU News Service.

You may also like

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.