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Meet The 2018 Boston Marathon Runners From Edgewater
Three runners will represent Edgewater at one of the world's most famous races on Monday.
EDGEWATER, MD — The 122nd running of the Boston Marathon takes place Monday, April 16. In Boston, Patriots Day has grown to take on a larger meaning as one of the great days of sport and human triumph. Runners from across the globe flock to be tested by the 26.2-mile course from the Hopkinton start line to the famous Boylston Street finish line.
Organizers say three runners from Edgewater will be participating. If you see them jogging around town, give them a thumbs up. They've earned it.
Here's the competitors:
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- Jackie Fritsch, 33
- Scott Buttz, 43
- Chris Keuleman, 46
Different athletes start at different times. Here are the start times for each group:
- Mobility Impaired: 8:40 a.m.
- Men's Push-Rim Wheelchair: 9:02 a.m.
- Women's Push-Rim Wheelchair: 9:04 a.m.
- Handcycles and Duos: 9:25 a.m.
- Elite Women: 9:32 a.m.
- Elite Men and Wave One: 10 a.m.
- Wave Two: 10:25 a.m.
- Wave Three: 10:50 a.m.
- Wave Four: 11:15 a.m.
Want to keep tabs? Click here to find out how to track a runner.
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If you want to find how to watch the Boston Marathon on TV or live stream, or get any other information about the race, check out our Boston Marathon Hub here.
Good luck, runners!
Patch will update with results after the Monday race.
Patch editor Mike Carraggi contributed to this report.
Image of Boston 5K Marathon by Patch Editor Jenna Fisher
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