The incident happened around 9:20 a.m. Thursday as organizers and volunteers were working along the race course ahead of Monday's marathon.

A "vicious dog" evaded police officers near the Boston Marathon​ finish line on Thursday, prompting an officer to fire their gun.

A dog attempted to attack an officer near the Boston Marathon finish line, police said. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's recent fashion choice has caused an online controversy. “The hypocrisy is astounding.

If you're in any of those categories, here's how you can watch the Marathon on Monday, April 21, from home or elsewhere: Live coverage of the Boston Marathon will exclusively air on WCVB-TV beginning at 4 a.m.

On Patriots’ Day, nearly 32,000 runners will tackle the rolling hills and unpredictable weather along the 2025 Boston Marathon course. Some will be experienced athletes, some will be making their debut at the 129th running of the iconic race, and some will be celebrities and celebrated sports stars.

The unsanctioned race loops through Dorchester, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. Run crews and community members gather to cheer on runners of all skill levels. And everyone gets to break the finish line tape.