Live updates on 130th Boston Marathon: More than 30K runners embark on 26.2-mile trek

BOSTON — Monday marks Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts and the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. Cool weather and an expected tailwind will greet them at the starting line in Hopkinton.

More than 30,000 runners are making the 26.2-mile trek to the race’s iconic finish line on Boylston Street in Boston’s Copley Square.

Organizers say the race has its strongest field ever, with seven of the top men’s finishers from last year and eight women with personal bests that would have beaten the Boston course record until last year.

Reigning men’s and women’s champions, John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, lead the packed field of runners.

Eight-time wheelchair champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland is going for another victory, while defending women’s wheelchair champion Susannah Scaroni is expecting a baby in August and not racing.

Follow along below for live race updates:

10 a.m.

The first of six waves of runners departs the startling line. The six waves will range in size from 3,200 to 7,100 athletes.

9:50 a.m.

The para athletics division is on the course.

9:47 a.m.

The professional women’s division of runners is on the course.

9:37 a.m.

The professional men’s division of runners is on the course.

9:30 a.m.

Handcycles & duo teams have departed the starting line.

9:09 a.m.

Both the men’s and women’s wheelchair participants are on the course.

9:06 a.m.

The men’s wheelchair racers have departed the starting line. The women’s division follows at 9:09 a.m.

8:40 a.m.

Many celebrities and notable figures are taking part in the race. Here’s a full list.

8 a.m.

Boston 25 News is LIVE from the finish line, with everything you need to know about today’s Marathon.

7 a.m.

Men’s and women’s wheelchair racers are on their way to Hopkinton. They begin the Marathon at 9:06 a.m. and 9:09 a.m., respectively.

6:45 a.m.

The racers are ready to go.

6:30 a.m.

Boston 25 Meteorologist Tucker Antico confirms a tailwind is expected to help the runners.

6 a.m.

MassDOT reminds the public that highway ramp closures will be in place to support Marathon operations.

6 a.m.

Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 50 Massachusetts National Guard members across the Boston Marathon start line, officially launching the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.

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