A Look at the Boston Marathon in Numbers — 35,000 PowerBars, Anyone?

Updated on 4/21/2014 at 10:24 AM

Tomorrow marks the 118th Boston Marathon — the world's oldest continuously running marathon. While 26.2 is the number of miles that will get you a medal, there's a lot more that makes up this historic race. Impress friends and win the next round of pub trivia with one of these lesser-known facts.

Less than one second separates the closest race in the Boston Marathon: Elijah Lagat just barely beat Gezahegne Abera during the 2000 marathon.
2:03:02 is the men's course record set by Geoffrey Mutai in 2011, which is also the fastest marathon time ever run.
2:20:43 is the women's course record set by Margaret Okayo in 2002 (she also holds the women's course record for the NYC Marathon).
18 is the number of participants of the first (all-male) Boston Marathon; women were not allowed to compete until 1972 — 75 years later.
81 is the age of the oldest competitor in this year's race, Claude Buisson. It will be his 95th marathon.
3,500 police officers will be patrolling all areas of the racecourse this year; this is double the number of officers from last year's race.
11,300 pounds of pasta will be served at the official prerace dinner.
36,000 is the number of participants in this year's race — 9,000 more than last year.
144,000 safety pins will be handed out this year to secure race bibs.
One million is the number of spectators that will be in attendance.
1.4 million paper cups will be used on race day.
$172 million is the amount of money Boston is expected to make from the marathon.

Celebrity

Fashion

Fitness

Beauty

Love

Family

Shop

A Look at the Boston Marathon in Numbers — 35,000 PowerBars, Anyone?

Related

The 14 Best Peloton Shoes, According to Indoor Cyclists

Upgrading your Peloton gear can do wonders for your cycling game.

What Is Padel? Here's a Primer on Pickleball's Sportier Cousin

If you like pickleball, you're going to love playing padel.

Yes, Anxiety Can Cause Bad Dreams — Here's How to Stop Them

Nightmares are terrifying enough on their own, but anxiety never seems to make dreams much sweeter.

I Tried the Breathable Pajamas Loved by Selena Gomez and Meghan Markle

When it comes to PJ shopping, I've become something of a snob.

8 Celebrities Who Have Shared Their Experiences With Lupus

Being diagnosed with a chronic condition like lupus can feel isolating, especially if you don't know anyone else who has gone through it.

10 Gap Activewear Pieces So Luxe, They Look Triple the Price

Gap is one of our go-to stores for scoring high-quality (and stylish!) workout gear.

How "Brain Flossing" May Impact Neurodivergent Minds

One of the beautiful things about TikTok is that within the hundreds of millions of active users, you can find little communities that seem to speak directly to you.

What Is An Anxiety Disorder? Psychologists Break It Down

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

5 Practices To Help You Get the Most Out of Every Workout

Whether you're new to the fitness world or not, there's always room for improvement when it comes to your workouts.

Latinas Are More Prone to Bacterial Vaginosis — Here's How to Avoid and Treat It

Self-love, for many, means making time to slow down, meditate, and journal every day.

The 12 Best Leggings to Shop in 2024, According to Our Editors

No matter how impressive our workout wardrobe may be, we always have room for more leggings.

6 Editors Rate Lululemon's Top-Selling Matching Sets

It's no secret how much we love Lululemon leggings and the brand's supportive sports bras for the high-quality athletic appeal.