It will be hard to spot a face in the crowd of 30,000 runners at Monday’s 2024 Boston Marathon. But if you look hard enough, you might spot a few famous figures along the 26.2 miles of racetrack.
In addition to Grand Marshal Rob Gronkowski, notable runners who participated in Monday’s marathon included a celebrity chef, the Bruins’ Stanley Cup winner, and many athletes who have played an important role in Boston Marathon history.
Here are the finishing times (courtesy of the BAA race app) for the names in bold running in the 2024 Boston Marathon.
(Note: This list will be updated as competitors finish.)
Notable 2024 Boston Marathon Finish Times
Carl Dooley (3:03:15)
James Beard-nominated chef Carl Dooley (Mooncusser, Moon Bar) ran the 2024 Boston Marathon in 3:03:15, an average pace of seven minutes per mile.
Dooley is running the 2024 Boston Marathon on behalf of the Dream Big Foundation, which “provides low-income girls with the items they need to participate in sports that contribute to their health and education.”
Meb Keflezighi (3:08:58)
Wearing leotard number 2014 in honor of his 2014 Boston Marathon victory, Keflezighi, 48, finished the 2024 Boston Marathon in 3:08:58.
After crossing the finish line just after 1:10 p.m., Keflezighi told WCVB that the warmer-than-expected temperatures made running the race more difficult.
“It was a struggle today,” Keflezighi said. “I felt the moisture. It was 98 percent.
Still, Keflezighi said the crowds and other runners keep him motivated.
“There were a lot of people cheering for me,” Keflezighi said. “It was a great atmosphere.”
Zdeno Chara (3:30:52)
The Boston Bruins legend surpassed his 2023 Boston Marathon time (3:38:23) to finish the 2024 Boston Marathon in 3:30:52.
Chara told WCVB that despite the temperatures, he had a blast during the race.
“The fans were so loud and cheering for us,” Chara said. “It was an amazing day. I loved it.”
Chara also confirmed that she will continue her quest to complete all of the Big Six marathons (Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York, Tokyo) by taking part in the London Marathon this weekend, just six days after Monday’s marathon.
“London on Sunday, that’s the plan,” Chara said.
Nicholas Kiefer (3:59:25)
Former tennis pro Nicolas Kiefer completed his sixth and final Big Six marathon at the 2024 Boston Marathon, finishing just under four hours with an unofficial time of 3:59:25.
Kiefer, who was previously ranked No. 4 in tennis in the world and won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics, wrote on Instagram that he was feeling “extremely good” during his final long workout before the competition.
Matt Wilpers (3:01:22)
Matt Wilpers, a fitness trainer widely known for his work as a Peloton instructor, brought his strong energy to the 2024 Boston Marathon, finishing in 3:01:22.
In an interview with Boston.com, Wilpers said running the race was both a longtime personal goal and a great opportunity to fulfill his goal as a Peloton instructor to inspire people through his own actions.
“My success is when my athletes are successful, so if I can get them to be stronger, better versions of themselves by going out and leading by example, I love that stuff,” Wilpers said. “I’m going to have fun running a marathon, I’m going to have fun running a 5K. Whatever it is, it’s what I do for fun. So if it’s going to excite people, let’s do it.
Famous runners who have not yet finished the marathon
Daniel Humm
Daniel Humm, the much-honored celebrity chef who runs New York’s three-star Michelin Eleven Madison Park, will be looking to better his 2023 Boston Marathon time when he runs 2:58:53.
An avid runner and cyclist, Hume has completed numerous marathons over the years.
Ambrose “Amby” Burfoot was an elite marathoner in the 1960s and 1970s, winning the race in 1968. Burfoot was destined for Boston Marathon greatness, training in high school under the 1957 Boston Marathon winner Mr. John J. Kelly and rooming in college with four-time Boston Marathon winner Bill Rogers.
Burfoot, 77, will wear number 1968 in honor of his landmark victory 56 years ago.
Dave McGillivray
For years, Boston Marathon course director Dave McGillivray was consistently the last runner to finish the race. That’s not because he’s slow — his personal best is 2:29:58 — but because he was too busy watching every aspect of the race to compete well after most runners had already crossed the finish line.
This time, McGillivray will run his 52nd Boston Marathon during the day. After sending out the first two waves of racers in the open division, McGillivray will perform his typical track director duties from the middle of the fray, instead of at the front of a motor scooter as he has done for the past few decades.
“The field of runners I will experience in the race in a few weeks will be five times larger than it was the last time I ran the Boston Marathon back in the day,” McGillivray said in an email. “The energy and crowds will be eclectic and seeing the race on two legs rather than two wheels will give me a special perspective.”
Chris Nikic
Chris Nikic was only 22 years old when he completed his first Boston Marathon in 2021, but he had already achieved a number of athletic milestones. Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to complete the Hawaii Ironman and has already completed the Big Six marathons. Nikic is now trying to lower his time in Boston in 2024, aiming for 5:35 in his third appearance in the race.
“Last long run (20 miles) before @bostonmarathon next weekend and @londonmarathon in 2 weeks,” Nikic wrote on Instagram on Sunday. “I’m looking to see if I can do better with each marathon.”
Phoebe Robinson
Comedian Phoebe Robinson, best known for her podcast (and subsequent HBO series) “2 Dope Queens,” is running her first Boston Marathon. The stand-up comic raises money for (RED), a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against AIDS.
William Evans
Former Boston Police Chief William “Bill” Evans will run his 21st Boston Marathon in 2024. Evans led BPD operations in 2013 during the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers after the marathon bombing.
According to BC News, the 2024 Boston Marathon is Evans’ 54th marathon overall.
Chris Tanaka
WBZ-TV anchor Chris Tanaka is one of at least three local news personalities running in the 2024 Boston Marathon. Along with Zdeno Chara, Tanaka is on Hoyt’s team.
“Each year we’ll see Dick and Rick Hoyt compete bravely, simultaneously telling the world ‘yes, you can!'” to any challenge, goal or dream, Tanaka said on his fundraising page. “Sometimes your reality is bigger than your dreams.”
Emily Maher
A reporter on general assignment for WCVB, Maher is running the Boston Marathon for the first time in support of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, “an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to learn and grow,” she said on a recruiting website means. Maher said she was “beyond excited.”
Tevin Wooten
The 2024 Boston Marathon is the first marathon for Tevin Wooten, meteorologist for NBC10 Boston and NECN.
“My training has largely been a source of therapy,” Wooten wrote on Instagram. “Despite the physical motion of running, these runs are often the most peaceful moments of my week.”
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