1897: Inspired by the inaugural Olympic marathon, the Boston Athletic Association launches what would become the oldest annually conducted race of its kind in the world.

1966: Bobbi Gibb makes history as the first woman to complete the race, though women weren't officially allowed to compete until 1972.

1980: Rosie Ruiz is stripped of her title after officials find she didn't complete the whole course.

1986: The first cash prizes are awarded.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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