Just before 2:49 p.m., announcers at the Boston Marathon finish line will say a few words recognizing April 15, 2013, before pausing for a moment of reflection and remembrance at 2:49 p.m. The bells will ring at Old South Church following the moment of reflection.
Paul Cosgro, 29, Dedham. Ran last year in rain. About to take shuttle to do it again. #marathon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MRZLhXkAMQPqC.jpg
It’s pouring rain as runners in this year’s #BostonMarathon shuffle through the Common gates and load into buses headed for the starting line https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MSM8HX4AAFLmP.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MSM8LWwAAhr9f.jpg
It’s pouring rain as runners in this year’s #BostonMarathon shuffle through the Common gates and load into buses headed for the starting line https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MSM8HX4AAFLmP.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MSM8LWwAAhr9f.jpg
Matt Bianchi and his dog Millie in the process of setting up a tent for runners and families to take cover at their Grove Street home, which he dubs “the 26.4th mile from Boston.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MSuo-W4AA22S_.jpg
Boston Strong flags at houses along the way to Athletes Village https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MTpYiW0AE7U-r.jpg
Last year, Wellesley students were up early hanging funny signs to support marathoners — only to have them destroyed by the rain. This year, they’ve learned better. Literally nobody here but the cops. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MUElBWkAAoUO-.jpg
The start line. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff)
Amy Veniard of Jacksonville, FL calls the rain “liquid sunshine.” https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MWwy9WsAA32tT.jpg
Boston Strong flags at houses along the way to Athletes Village https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MTpYiW0AE7U-r.jpg
April showers.....#marathon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MYj38W4AAvTm0.jpg
Inside a tent in Hopkinton where runners are taking shelter from the rain. (Greg Levinsky/Globe Correspondent)
If this morning isn’t wet enough for the 2019 marathoners, they have no need to worry! A Poland Spring delivery truck drops off bottles at the Heartbreak Hill water station, as volunteers prep for kickoff. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MZ5vSWwAAQd9L.jpg
Uniform guide for the Women's Elite field.
Uniform guide for the Men's Elite field.
The scene on Boylston Street as runners make their way to board buses that will take them to Hopkinton for the start of the #BostonMarathon . Clear looks to be the most popular poncho color; lots of yellow and blue, too https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4Mad9xWwAsTXl1.jpg
Lots of couples sharing cute moments beneath umbrellas as runners say goodbye for the day and head to the start of the race #BostonMarathon https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4MazmXWsAAZpdJ.jpg
Al Bradley, NY, and Bruce Stowell, Oregon, weathering (see what I did there?) the rain to get a good spot. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4Mbri6XkAA-Yfc.jpg
More buses heading out to Hopkinton. Spoke to one woman running her 12th #BostonMarathon - this time while 6 months pregnant. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4McNt0W0AAiA-r.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D4McNtxW4AEj0gi.jpg