Meet The Runners - Find Yourself, Find The Finish Line

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.