Heavy security was present at the race three years after double bombings near the finish line left three dead and at least 264 injured.
Wilson thought the race was well organized for such a big event — 30,000 runners registered and an estimated 1 million spectators lined the streets.
“I felt really, really safe,” Wilson said.
Larson noticed several runners who had prosthetic limbs.
“That was really cool,” she said.
CNN reported that 21 survivors of the bombings competed this year and mobility impaired runners got to lead off the race.
“I kind of consider this just a celebration,” Wilson said of her 15th marathon, but first time in Boston.
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