Thousands participate in the annual Boston Marathon
數千人參加年度波士頓馬拉松賽
The Boston Marathon, held annually since 1897, stands as the world's oldest annual marathon.
自1897年起每年舉辦的波士頓馬拉松，是世界上歷史最悠久的年度馬拉松賽事。
Inspired by the 1896 Olympic Games, this iconic 26.2-mile race attracts runners globally to Massachusetts every Patriots' Day.
受1896年奧林匹克運動會啟發，這場極具標誌性的26.2英里賽事，每逢愛國者日便吸引全球跑者前往麻薩諸塞州。
Starting in Hopkinton and finishing in Boston, the course is famous for its challenging hills, including the notorious Heartbreak Hill.
賽事起點位於霍普金頓，終點在波士頓，賽道以其充滿挑戰的丘陵聞名，其中包括惡名昭彰的傷心嶺。
Achieving a 'Boston Qualifier' time is a prestigious lifetime goal for many amateur athletes, as participation is highly competitive and capped at 30,000 runners.
能達成「波士頓資格賽」時間是許多業餘運動員終身追求的殊榮，因為該賽事競爭極為激烈，且參賽名額限制在30,000名跑者。
Beyond the elite professional competition, the event serves as a significant charitable platform, raising millions of dollars each year.
除了菁英專業選手的角逐外，這項賽事也是一個重要的慈善平台，每年募集數百萬美元的善款。
Supported by 10,000 volunteers and over 500,000 enthusiastic spectators, the atmosphere is electric.
在10,000名志工與超過500,000名熱情觀眾的支持下，現場氛圍相當熱烈。
From the cheering 'Scream Tunnel' at Wellesley College to its resilient history, the Boston Marathon remains a staple of New England culture, symbolizing endurance and community spirit.
從衛斯理學院歡呼聲不斷的「尖叫隧道」到其韌性十足的歷史，波士頓馬拉松至今仍是新英格蘭文化的精髓，象徵著堅韌與社區精神。
