The Boston Marathon in Pictures: Race Morning

April 21, 2014
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A group of BFD gather before the race.
A group of BFD gather before the race.
The spot where one of the bombs went off last year is not deterring the crowd.
The spot where one of the bombs went off last year is not deterring the crowd.
One of many Boston Strong signs near the finish line.
One of many Boston Strong signs near the finish line.
A family of spectators camped out near the finish line.
A family of spectators camped out near the finish line.

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The last 200m of the race.
The last 200m of the race.
The finish line from where the finishing chute will be.
The finish line from where the finishing chute will be.

 

The NYPD K-9 squad were loaned to the city for the marathon.
The NYPD K-9 squad were loaned to the city for the marathon.

There are an overwhelming number of K-9 units around the finish line on race morning.There are an overwhelming number of K-9 units around the finish line on race morning.

The press conference room before the race.
The press conference room before the race.
Flags flying at half-mast on Marathon morning.
Flags flying at half-mast on Marathon morning.

Race photographers prepping for finish line photos.
Race photographers prepping for finish line photos.
Pallets of water at the finishing chute.
Pallets of water at the finishing chute.
Bike medics.
Bike medics.
A sign making station at the finishing area.
A sign making station at the finishing area.
A TV reporter at the finish line.
A TV reporter at the finish line.
Medical tent staff getting ready.
Medical tent staff getting ready.
Bag check at the race hotel, even for race workers.
Bag check at the race hotel, even for race workers.
Watching the President of the US talk on TV before the start.
Watching the President of the US talk on TV before the start.

 

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