WORCESTER—The Boston Marathon is more than just a race — it’s a test of endurance, determination and heart. For many runners, it marks a personal milestone, honors loved ones or supports causes close to home.
On Monday, April 20, 33 Worcester residents are set to lace up their running shoes and take on the historic 26.2-mile course from Hopkinton to Boston as part of the 130th Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America.
This year’s race features approximately 30,000 runners from 137 countries and all 50 states, according to the Boston Athletic Association. Nearly 4,700 Massachusetts residents are expected to participate, including a strong contingent from Worcester.
Among the thousands of athletes tackling the world’s oldest annual marathon, Worcester’s runners navigate the famed Newton Hills, push through Heartbreak Hill and make their way down Beacon Street before crossing the iconic Boylston Street finish line.
Here’s a look at Worcester’s 2026 Boston Marathon runners:
- Owusuaa Agyare, 35
- Kayla Argen, 26
- Caitlin Brosnihan, 33
- Brian Burlas, 40
- Amanda Cantrell, 37
- Michael Carpenter, 24
- Brendan Carter, 27
- Deyvid Desouza-Rocha, 33
- Siobhan Donovan, 37
- Alex Fernández-Díaz, 39
- Zack Fitzsimmons, 35
- Michael Galante, 38
- Paul Gennaro, 31
- Oliwia Greenberg, 48
- Benjamin Hall, 33
- Jeremy Harris, 29
- Lindsay Issokson, 27
- John Kelly, 54
- Mary Lassey, 38
- Rebecca Levin, 30
- Aidan Mcanena, 25
- Taylor Mcclennen, 26
- Timothy Mckone, 38
- Paul Mcneil, 47
- Connor Nee, 22
- Robert Orell, 30
- Ramon Reformado, 36
- Iain Ridgway, 46
- Ivan Shabalin, 40
- Trevor Standish, 40
- Andrew Staruk, 39
- Michael Terekhov, 25
- Lilly Voke, 26
The 130th Boston Marathon once again follows the traditional Patriots’ Day schedule, with professional and wheelchair divisions beginning in the morning, followed by wave starts for the general field.
Start times for the 2026 Boston Marathon include:
Military March: 6:00 a.m.
Men’s Wheelchair Division: 9:06 a.m.
Women’s Wheelchair Division: 9:09 a.m.
Handcycles and Duo Participants: 9:30 a.m.
Professional Men: 9:37 a.m.
Professional Women: 9:47 a.m.
Para Athletics Division: 9:50 a.m.
Wave 1: 10 a.m.
Wave 2: 10:15 a.m.
Wave 3: 10:28 a.m.
Wave 4: 10:41 a.m.
Wave 5: 11:01 a.m.
Wave 6: 11:21 a.m.
Got a story to share about why you’re running? We’d love to hear it. Email carsenault@theworcesterguardian.org.
