How to watch former BYU runners in the Boston Marathon.

The 2025 Boston Marathon takes place today, Monday, April 21, with events beginning in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, at 9:06 a.m. ET. Coverage will air nationally on ESPN2 and stream on ESPN+, with extended local coverage on WCVB and partner stations. citeturn0news12

For viewers in Nigeria, where the local time is five hours ahead of Eastern Time, the marathon will start at 2:06 p.m. WAT.

To watch the race:

– **ESPN2** will broadcast the marathon nationally in the U.S.

– **ESPN+** will stream the race online, accessible via subscription.

– **WCVB Channel 5** will provide extended local coverage in the Boston area.

For those without cable, the marathon can be streamed on platforms such as **Sling TV’s Orange plan**, **DirecTV’s MySports plan**, or **Fubo Pro**, with some offering free trials or discounts. citeturn0news13

To track individual runners, the Boston Athletic Association’s official app offers real-time updates and results throughout the day. citeturn0search3

Among the elite runners, former BYU standout Conner Mantz is a notable participant. In the 2023 Boston Marathon, Mantz finished sixth with a time of 2:09:23, making him the top American finisher that year. citeturn0search7

To follow Mantz and other runners, you can use the Boston Athletic Association’s app, which provides real-time tracking and updates. citeturn0search3

For viewers outside the U.S., using a VPN service like ExpressVPN can help access streaming platforms by bypassing regional restrictions. citeturn0search1

Stay tuned to ESPN2, ESPN+, or local broadcasts to catch the action and support former BYU athletes as they compete in this prestigious event.