2009 Boston Marathon

Scenes from the course

The scene at Wellesley

Heartbreak Hill

Top Globe shots

Funny scenes

Elite athletes

The finish line

Women's finish

The scene at Kenmore Square

The starting line

Boston.com reader photos

Hopkinton

Loading the buses

Pasta dinner

Elite invitational mile

Runners pick up their bibs

2008 Boston Marathon

Marathon tips from Bill Rodgers

Highlights along the route

Spectator scenes

'08 top photos

Funny scenes

The finish line

Women's finish

Notable faces in the crowd

User-submitted photos

Elite athletes

At the starting line

The pre-race scene in Hopkinton

Loading the buses

Women's Olympic trials

Pasta dinner

Bib pickup

Nutrition and hydration tips

Tips from Bill Rodgers

Along the marathon trail

Tedy's team