In a marathon, everyone runs the same 26.2 miles but each of us crosses a personal finish line. Explore the stories of each of our 14 runners and discover what finding their finish line at Boston means to them.
Alison Desir
The founder of Harlem Run and passionate changemaker brings her full heart and spirit to Boston.
Beth Gillespie
In her work with Girls on the Run, everyone is celebrated. Now, it's time to celebrate her first journey to Boston.
Candice Huffine
Model and founder of Project Start wants to help all women find the positivity they need to find their finish line.
Courtney Thompson
Olympian who has set her sights on completing a marathon for the first time at the biggest race in the world.
Dorothy Beal
Founder of #irunthisbody & #ihavearunnersbody, Mile Posts is a popular blogger and writer who encourages all women to love their runner's bodies. She is joined on the team by her mother Lesley.
Dottie Catlin
Boston native and Back on My Feet supporter hopes to inspire not just any women but her daughters to run.
Ilene Fabisch
Founder of South of Boston's Moms Run This Town group transformed her life through running and wants to inspire others to as well.
Jessica Leonard
Ironman athlete and super fundraiser for Girls on the Run takes on Boston for the first time.
Laurie Turenne
A high school counselor who has only been running for several years but can't imagine her life without it.
Lesley Cranshaw
Our Boston Marathon veteran with 9 previous finishes shares her journey to #10, inspiring all of us, but most of all, her daughter Dorothy who's also on the team.
Monica Olivas
Spirited blogger of RunEatRepeat and first time Boston runner calls running her "job'by," a mix of work and fun.
Moyenda Knapp
A Chicago law partner and professor believes everyone can "Go out there and go for it!"
Nancy Heydinger
Vermont's Girls on the Run executive director returns to Boston after a tough road away since the tragedy of 2013.
Rahaf Khatib
Founder of #RunLikeaHijabi only started running 3 years ago but has already broken through stubborn stereotypes.