5 Newtown Residents Run Boston Marathon

Five Newtown residents were among the thousands competing in the 119th Boston Marathon on Monday in Massachusetts.

They'll took on some of the best marathoners in the world along with scores of competitive age group runners from across the globe.

The local entrants include:

• Maggie Kanak
• Richard Kanak
• Beth R. Mullen
• Thomas Peterson
• Rob S. Schimek

The runners began in waves throughout the day. The racing schedule for the day is as follows:

• Mobility Impaired: 8:50 a.m.50
• Men Push-Rim Wheelchair: 9:17 a.m.
• Women Push-Rim Wheelchair: 9:19 a.m.
• Handcycles: 9:22 a.m.
• Elite Women: 9:32 a.m.
• Elite Men and Wave One: 10:00 a.m.
• Wave Two: 10:25 a.m.
• Wave Three: 10:50 a.m.
• Wave Four: 11:15 a.m.

You can track individual athletes using the BAA Tracking Tool here.