My 2026 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
4/30/20262 hr 22 min
"It felt so good to be reminded of all the reasons I love to do this."
There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I hosted a panel at the Expo along with two live shows. I was one of the race announcers at the finish line on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. It was a big, busy, fun, rewarding weekend...
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First 90 secondsAli Feller· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Welcome to the Ali on the Run show. I'm your host, Ali Feller, and this is where I talk with people who are doing exciting things on the run and beyond. From professional athletes and celebrity runners to the everyday amateur and back-of-the-pack runner, we are here to celebrate everyone and anyone who enjoys a life on the run. So whether you are running towards something big or away from something that's been holding you back, I am here to hold your hand and help you pick up the pace. It's time for my 2026 Boston Marathon recap. Normally, I record this episode right after I get back from Boston when everything is fresh on my mind and I am totally and completely riding the Boston high. This year, it is Saturday evening after Boston, and I have put this off every single day this week. In part because trying to recap a jam-packed four-day business trip is a lot to cover, but also because I'm not ready for it to be over. This year's Boston Marathon weekend was so, so special. It was so fun. This was my fourth year working the Boston Marathon as a finish line announcer and member of the World Feed Broadcast team, and I know every year I say this was the best Boston ever, and you bet I'm saying it again for 2026. Best Boston ever. So from the Thursday night arrival to the events and live shows, to the runs along the Charles