Livingston County Runners Gear Up for 130th Boston Marathon
See list of Livingston County entrants in 130th Boston Marathon
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Sixteen runners from Livingston County, Michigan, are set to participate in the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026. Notable among them is Gavin White, who achieved the fastest qualifying time at 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 43 seconds. The marathon will feature nearly 34,000 entrants.
- 01Sixteen runners from Livingston County are registered for the Boston Marathon.
- 02Gavin White achieved the fastest qualifying time among local entrants.
- 03The qualifying standards for the 2026 Boston Marathon were lowered by five minutes.
- 04The marathon will begin with the men's wheelchair race at 9:06 a.m.
- 05Approximately 13% of marathon finishers achieve a Boston-qualifying time.
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On April 20, 2026, sixteen runners from Livingston County, Michigan, will compete in the 130th Boston Marathon, the oldest annual marathon in the world. Participants must meet qualifying times based on their age groups, with additional spots for charity runners. For the upcoming marathon, the qualifying standards have been lowered by five minutes due to a surplus of qualifiers. Notably, Gavin White from Howell recorded the fastest qualifying time among local entrants, finishing the 2025 Sri Chimnoy Marathon in New York with a time of 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 43 seconds. This year, the Boston Marathon is expected to attract nearly 34,000 entrants, with the men's wheelchair race starting at 9:06 a.m. and nonprofessional runners beginning in waves at 10 a.m.
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The participation of local runners in the Boston Marathon highlights the community's commitment to athletics and could inspire more residents to engage in running and fitness activities.
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