Suni Williams will run the 2026 Boston Marathon

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Astronaut Suni Williams, honored by Merrimack College, announced her intention to run the 2026 Boston Marathon. Williams, a Massachusetts native, served as the commencement speaker and received an honorary degree after returning from a 286-day space mission with fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore. She reflected on her experience and expressed a desire to inspire future astronauts. Williams previously ran the Boston Marathon, including a run while in space in 2007. She plans to recharge on Cape Cod before training for the race.


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