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Stride by Stride: 25 defining photographs from the 2025 Boston Marathon

Byline photo of Margot Murphy
Byline photo of Jessica Xing
Byline photo of Elizabeth Scholl
Byline photo of Chloe Craft
Byline photo of Asher Ben-Dashan
Margot Murphy, Jessica Xing, Elizabeth Scholl, Chloe Craft, and Asher Ben-Dashan
April 25, 2025

With more than 30,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and 9,000 volunteers over the course of 26.2 miles, the 129th Boston Marathon represented the heart and persevering spirit of the city. Clear sunny skies, light winds and boisterous cheers boosted runners to cross the iconic finish line.

Below are 25 images highlighting the historic event:

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Margot Murphy
John Korir, the men’s winner of the marathon, spreads his arms in victory as he breaks the finish line tape. The Boston Athletic Association utilized a reusable finish line tape that connected in the center via magnets. Photo courtesy Margot Murphy, Governor’s Press Office.
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Margot Murphy
Margot Murphy, Photo Editor
Previously a staff photographer and deputy photo editor for The News, Margot Murphy is a third-year journalism major with a minor in psychology. She’s worked on projects ranging from Peruvian profiles to figure skating championships. Jumping into her role as photo editor, she can’t wait to hone her craft and experiment with photography styles. You can find her on Instagram at @murph.photo.
Jessica Xing
Jessica Xing, Photo Editor
Jessica Xing is a fourth-year graphic design major with a minor in journalism. This will be her fourth semester as photo editor, after having served as deputy photo editor and design editor. She is excited to continue working with photographers to create dynamic and engaging photos for The News in her final semester. You can follow her on Instagram @jessx.photo.
Elizabeth Scholl
Elizabeth Scholl, Deputy Photo Editor
Elizabeth Scholl is a third-year pharmaceutical sciences major with a minor in business administration. She currently serves as one of the deputy photo editors for The News. Her favorite events to photograph include sports, concerts and anything The News needs last minute.
Chloe Craft
Chloe Craft, News Staff
Chloe Craft is a second-year journalism and international affairs major and member of The News’ staff. She contributes as a writer and photographer to various campus, city, lifestyle, and projects pieces. Stories she has covered include public demonstrations for Palestine and Ukraine, Northeastern’s response to restrictive Trump administration policies, assorted concerts in Boston and more. You can follow her on X at @CraftJournalist and Instagram at @chloecrxft. For more of her work, go to https://chloeecraft.com.
Asher Ben-Dashan
Asher Ben-Dashan, Photo Staff
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