The Boston Marathon's Notorious 'Heartbreak Hill' to Strike for the 129th Time

One of the most famous races in the world, the Boston Marathon, will be makeits 129th grand appearance on April 21. Serving as the world's oldest official marathon, which made its initial debut in 1897, the race has continued to witness thousands of runners congregate as they tackle what is often the most prolific moment in their athletic careers. The Boston Marathon is part of the prestigious World Major Marathons group, which includes marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. The Boston race will kick off on Main Street in Hopkinton, Mass. with the race culminating on Boylston Street. Emotions will be high, and athletes will be exhausted, but finishing the Boston Marathon will be a core memory for runners of all abilities - from elites to amateurs. The 26.2-mile race is challenging not only because of its distance but also because of its terrain. While athletes will be running on pavement, the route weaves up and over hills, with the most notorious—and brutal—section earning t