1898 Boston Marathon
Footrace in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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The 1898 Boston Marathon, contemporarily referred to as the Boston Athletic Association's annual marathon race,[1] was the second edition of the marathon race that became known as the Boston Marathon. It took place on April 19, 1898, from Ashland to Boston, Massachusetts, over a distance of 24.5 miles (39.4 km).[2]
| 1898 Boston Marathon | |
|---|---|
Winner Ronald MacDonald | |
| Venue | Ashland to Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date | April 19, 1898 (Patriots' Day) |
| Competitors | 24 |
| Champions | |
| Men | Ronald MacDonald (2:42) |
A contemporary report in The Boston Globe stated 24 runners started the race, although 25 entrants were listed.[1] The Boston Athletic Association states there were 24 runners.[2]
Results
The top five finishers were:
| Position | Athlete | Representing | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald MacDonaldâ | Cambridgeport Gymnasium Athletic Association | 2:42 |
| 2 | Hamilton Gray | St. George A.C., New York | 2:45 |
| 3 | R. A. McLean | East Boston Athletic Association | 2:48:02 |
| 4 | John McDermottâ¡ | Pastime A.C., New York | 2:54:17+2â5 |
| 5 | Lawrence Brignolia | Bradford Boat Club, Cambridge, Massachusetts | 2:55:49+2â5 |
â MacDonald, from Nova Scotia, became the first Canadian winner of the race.
â¡ McDermott was the defending champion from 1897.
Dick Grant also competed and finished in seventh place.[3]