By Pietro Rossini
Boston University News Service
Some moments from the starting line of the 126th Edition of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton, MA. The event finally took place on Patriots’ Day according to tradition. The race had fewer restrictions this year for spectators and runners.Â
A volunteer working at the starting line in Hopkinton, MA. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Police motorbike squad patrolling the starting line. Local police installed fewer security points than last year. People could get to the starting line without going through security. At the previous marathon, security searched both bags and persons. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Media staff filming volunteers working at the starting line. Media personnel are dressed in a special uniform. The police can easily recognize them and give them access to the race area. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
A woman suffering a sudden health problem is taken away by the rescue team during the race. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Professional men runners starting their race. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Professional women runners waiting for the starting shot. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Wheelchair racers cross the start line of the 126th Boston Marathon (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Thousands of spectators gathered to watch the 126th Boston Marathon. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Two fighter jets flew over the Boston Marathon crowd in Hopkinton after the last professional team left the starting line. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Runners high-fiving spectators. This gesture was not allowed at the previous Marathon, due to COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
Spectators find creative ways to cheer the athletes coming from all over the world. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service) 
126th Boston Marathon, Hopkinton, MA. April 18, 2022 
A spectator used a sign to cheer for the runners. (Photo by Pietro Rossini/BU News Service)
