882. My 2026 Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
Ali on the Run Show
Ali Feller
4.9 • 4.2K Ratings
🗓️ 30 April 2026
⏱️ 142 minutes
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Summary
"It felt so good to be reminded of all the reasons I love to do this."
There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I hosted a panel at the Expo along with two live shows. I was one of the race announcers at the finish line on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. It was a big, busy, fun, rewarding weekend that included quality time with my favorite people, a million finish line hugs, a quick meet-and-greet with a former President, a few too many late nights, and so much more. Best Boston ever? Best Boston ever. (Please know that I am genuinely horrified by how long this solo recap ended up being! Someone take the microphone away from me!)
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IN THIS EPISODE
- Why this year's Boston Marathon weekend was extra meaningful for me, and what it took to get there (1:45)
- Thursday: the drive to Boston, the Official Program reveal, and the best burger of my life (9:10)
- Friday: the press conference, the Expo panel, the WBUR live show with Claire Holt, and the New Balance party (14:10)
- Saturday: cheering for the 5K, the New Balance live show, and making my "indoor debut" at the New Balance Marathon Relay (48:05)
- Sunday: a Charles River run, broadcast meetings, and a night out with the Citius crew (1:18:25)
- Marathon Monday: a picture-perfect day at the finish line (1:30:10)
- Tuesday: time to go home (2:15:10)
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Allie on the Run show. I'm your host, Allie Fellar, and this is where I talk |
| 0:09.2 | with people who are doing exciting things on the run and beyond. From professional athletes and |
| 0:14.8 | celebrity runners to the everyday, amateur and back of the pack runner, we are here to celebrate |
| 0:20.0 | everyone and anyone who enjoys a life on the run. |
| 0:23.9 | So whether you are running towards something big or away from something that's been holding you back, |
| 0:28.4 | I am here to hold your hand and help you pick up the pace. |
| 0:31.6 | It's time for my 26 Boston Marathon Recap. |
| 0:36.7 | Normally, I record this episode right after I get back from Boston |
| 0:39.9 | when everything is fresh on my mind and I am totally and completely riding the Boston high. |
| 0:45.9 | This year, it is Saturday evening after Boston and I have put this off every single day this week. |
| 0:53.4 | In part because trying to recap a jam-pack |
| 0:56.3 | four-day business trip is a lot to cover, but also because I'm not ready for it to be over. |
| 1:02.5 | This year's Boston Marathon weekend was so, so special. |
| 1:06.1 | It was so fun. |
| 1:07.8 | This was my fourth year working the Boston Marathon as a finish line announcer and member of |
| 1:11.9 | the World Feed Broadcast team. And I know every year I say this was the best Boston ever. |
| 1:17.8 | And you bet I'm saying it again for 2026. Best Boston ever. So from the Thursday night arrival |
| 1:26.1 | to the events and live shows to the runs along the Charles to, of course, Marathon Monday, this is my 2026 Boston Marathon Recap. |
| 1:43.9 | Now, if you're listening to this episode, I will make the assumption that you've been here before. |
| 1:48.5 | If this is your first ever episode of The Allie on the Run show, I mean, awesome. |
| 1:53.1 | Wow. |
| 1:53.8 | Hi, welcome. |
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