Wet and Cool Conditions Challenge Boston Marathon Runners.
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The 127th Boston Marathon began on Monday with wet weather conditions. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won his sixth men's wheelchair crown, breaking his own course record. David Ortiz served as the grand marshal of the race. Notable runners included former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, Red Sox players Brock Holt and Ryan Dempster, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie, and tennis star Monica Rakkit. Several items, including backpacks and glass containers, were not allowed along the course.
- Boston Marathon: Wet weather faces runners as Marathon Monday gets underway CBS Boston
- Video: Rainy, cooler in New Hampshire and for Boston Marathon WMUR Manchester
- Damp and Cool Weather for Runners, Spectators on Marathon Monday NBC10 Boston
- Marathon Monday Forecast Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
- Damp but mild today, 50s with showers for the marathon WMTW Portland
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