Race Day

In 2009, John Hancock celebrated the 24th year of its landmark sponsorship of the Boston Marathon. Check out photos taken on race day.

Volunteers cheer on the John Hancock Elite Athletes as they depart for Hopkinton, MA.

Once in Hopkinton, the Elite Athletes prepare for the race ahead.

Denise Robson takes a few minutes to talk with WBZ prior the start of her 1st Boston Marathon as a Master's Competitor.

Kara Goucher leads the way to the starting line for the Elite Women start.

The Elite Women eagerly await the sound of the Start signal.

Lee Troop leads the Elite Men to the starting line.

The Elite Men await the sound of the Start signal.

Team JH runners (Bill Dron, Terri Hayes and Doug Lyons) prepare for day ahead.

Team JH Runners including Mike Bourget (left), Tyler Carr (center) and a friend (right) prepare for a great day ahead.

Women's Champion Salina Kosgei of Kenya (left) and Men's Champion Deriba Merga of Ethiopia (right).

Men's Champion Deriba Merga crosses the Finish Line while JH EVP Jim Gallagher (left) holds the tape.

Women's Champion Salina Kosgei about to cross the Finish Line just ahead of 2008 winner Dire Tune.

Manulife employee and Elite marathoner Denise Robson in the final stretch to the finish.

Ernst Van Dyk (South Africa) readies for the Start of the Wheelchair Division race.

Four-time Boston Champion and crowd favorite, Bill Rodgers returned to the course in 2009.

Team Hoyt (Completes 1000th Competitive Race, 27th Boston Marathon).

John Hancock logo adorns JumboTron at Finish Line.

The John Hancock logo is visible on the Photo Bridge at the Finish Line.

The John Hancock Logo is proudly displayed as part of the Runner Participant Bibs, shown here on that of Men's Champion Deriba Merga (Ethiopia).

Runners cross the Finish Line in front of a co-branded John Hancock-Boston Marathon banner.

Ernst Van Dyk (South Africa) celebrates his historic 8th Boston Championship.

Women's Wheelchair Champion Wakako Tsuchida.

Runners wrapped in Mylar blankets at the finish.

JH volunteers Deb Cassel, Katie Smith, Abby Verrill, Lauren Fish and Karin Pontelandolfo.

Men's Champion Deriba Merga (with trophy), John Hancock EVP Jim Gallagher (center with green tie) and Boston Mayor Tom Menino (right).

Men's Wheelchair Champion Ernst Van Dyk (with trophy) and John Hancock VP, Counsel & Corporate Secretary Manny Alves.

Women's Champion Salina Kosgei (with trophy), John Hancock SVP Carol Fulp (left) and Governor Deval Patrick (rear).

Men's Champion Deriba Merga.

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