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2 Buffalo Grove Runners Will Compete At 2023 Boston Marathon

The 127th edition of the prestigious race will happen on Patriots' Day next Monday in Massachusetts.

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This year's Boston Marathon will feature nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries
This year's Boston Marathon will feature nearly 30,000 athletes from more than 100 countries (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The annual spring tradition returns next week with the Boston Marathon. The 127th edition of the prestigious race is slated for Patriots' Day on Monday in Massachusetts, with local representation.

This year, two Buffalo Grove runners will be at the starting line. You can see the list of Buffalo Grove residents competing below. Four of the runners participated in the 2022 Boston Marathon. Their 2022 times are noted below.

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BUFFALO GROVE RUNNERS (2022 TIME)

  • Bibo Gao, 44 (3 hours, 14 minutes, 13 seconds)
  • Jianhui Hong, 49

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