From Berlin to Boston, the six Abbott World Marathon Majors are considered the gold standard of races for the world’s top runners. The Boston Marathon, scheduled for Monday, April 17, is next on the schedule.
Even if you can’t secure one of the prestigious ballot places for one of these marathons, it’s easy to get involved with the action by following the live broadcast online. Several events air live and for free on various networks, including NBC and ESPN in the U.S. Check the official schedule to see when the races take place and read on to learn how to live stream marathons securely with a VPN.
How to live stream marathons with a VPN
To watch the world’s greatest marathons with increased privacy and security:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a server location that matches the location of the broadcast you want to watch.
- Choose your preferred streaming platform.
- Sit back and enjoy the race!
Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
How to stream the 2023 Boston Marathon for free
You can stream the entire Boston Marathon for free on the Very Local app!
How to watch Boston Marathon live streams online safely and securely using the Very Local app.
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the U.S.
- Download the Very Local app and choose Boston as your city.
- Enjoy the marathon!
Watching on a computer? For the best marathon streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
How to stream the 2023 Boston Marathon on ESPN
Price: Varies
ESPN will have full coverage of the 2023 Boston Marathon for the first time. Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu+Live TV, and YouTube TV all offer ESPN in their base packages.
How to watch Boston Marathon live streams online securely with a VPN:
- Get ExpressVPN.
- Connect to a secure server location in the U.S.
- Log in to your preferred streaming platform, including Sling TV Blue, Fubo, Hulu+Live TV, or YouTube TV.
- Enjoy the marathon!
Note: You may need a valid U.S. credit/debit card to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Fubo. You can still subscribe to YouTube TV via Google Play, even if you don’t have a U.S. credit/debit card.
Stream the 2023 Boston Marathon on Eurosport
Price: Varies
Eurosport will provide live streams of the 2023 Boston Marathon for viewers in the UK and several European markets. Be sure to check the official Eurosport schedule. Eurosport offers a 7-day free trial.
2023 Abbott World Marathon Majors schedule
Here is the schedule for the world’s most prestigious races.
| Event | Date |
| Tokyo Marathon | Mar 5, 2023 |
| Boston Marathon | Apr 17, 2023 |
| London Marathon | Apr 23, 2023 |
| Berlin Marathon | Sep 24, 2023 |
| Chicago Marathon | Oct 8, 2023 |
| New York City Marathon | Nov 5, 2023 |
Tokyo Marathon
Date: Sunday, Mar 5, 2023
Male course record: 2:02:40 (Eliud Kipchoge, 2022)
Female course record: 2:16:02 (Brigid Kosgei, 2022)
The Tokyo Marathon is the newest of the six major world marathons, having only held its first race in 2007. Kenyan running standouts Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei each set record times in 2022. Masakazu Fujiwara, who finished first after totaling a 2:12:19 time in 2020, remains the only Japanese male to win the Tokyo Marathon as of 2022.
Boston Marathon
Date: Monday, Apr 17, 2023
Male course record: 2:03:02 (Geoffrey Mutai, 2011)
Female course record: 2:19:59 (Bizunesh Deba, 2014)
The Boston Marathon is almost as synonymous with Beantown as the Green Monster, Larry Bird, and clams. Marathon Monday, the third Monday in April, also includes a Boston Red Sox home game played shortly after 11 a.m. EDT. The Boston Marathon has included everything from runners wearing costumes to taiko-drum-playing musicians from Japan.
London Marathon
Date: Sunday, Apr 23, 2023
Male course record: 2:02:37 (Eliud Kipchoge, 2019)
Female course record: 2:15:25 (Paula Radcliffe, 2003)
The London Marathon may still be relatively new, having only been founded in 1981, but it’s quickly become a fan favorite with an atmosphere that matches the spectacle of the race itself. Although the event typically occurs in April, it has been held in October in recent years amid the pandemic. Participants have helped raise over 1 million GBP (over 1 million USD) for charity since the first London Marathon.
Berlin Marathon
Date: Saturday, Sep 24, 2023
Male course record: 2:01:39 (Eliud Kipchoge, 2018)
Female course record: 2:18:11 (Gladys Cherono, 2018)
Don’t be surprised to see history in the making at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. The 26-mile event has been the site of numerous world-record times since it was first held in 1974. Horst Milde, a baker and running enthusiast, established the Berlin Marathon in 1974. The course starts and finishes near the 18th-century Brandenburg Gate. The 2019 event set a record with 44,064 finishers.
Chicago Marathon
Date: Sunday, Oct 8, 2023
Male course record: 2:03:45 (Dennis Kimetto, 2013)
Female course record: 2:14:04 (Brigid Kosgei, 2019)
Although annual Chicago marathons were held in the early 20th century, it wasn’t until 1977 that the modern, and aptly-named, Chicago Marathon took place. Runners raise money for different charities, with the event securing over 10 million in fundraising every year from 2009 through 2019.
New York City Marathon
Date: Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
Male course record: 2:05:05 (Geoffrey Mutai, 2011)
Female course record: 2:22:31 (Margaret Okayo, 2003)
The New York City Marathon is the largest in the world, and not because it traverses all five of the Big Apple’s boroughs. Over 53,000 people finished the NYC Marathon in 2019, two years after a staggering 98,247 people applied to participate. ESPN has aired the popular race nationally since 2013.
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