Monday marks Patriots Day in Massachusetts and the 130th running of the Boston Marathon. Cool weather and an expected tailwind will greet them at the starting line in Hopkinton.Boston Marathon: What to know about the course, start times, and road closuresMore than 30,000 runners are making the 26.2-mile trek to the races iconic finish line on Boylston Street in Bostons Copley Square.Organizers say the race has its strongest field ever, with seven of the top mens finishers from last year and eight women with personal bests that would have beaten the Boston course record until last year.Reigning mens and womens champions, John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, both of Kenya, lead the packed field of runners.Reigning wheelchair champion Marcel Hug of Switzerland has already finished the race and claimed victory, while defending womens wheelchair champion Susannah Scaroni is expecting a baby in August and not racing.Follow along below for live race updates:10:23 a.m.Marcel Hug of Switzerland blitzed to the front of the field to win his ninth Boston Marathon wheelchair title, claiming the victory in 01:16:06.10 a.m.The first of six waves of runners departs the startling line. The six waves will range in size from 3,200 to 7,100 athletes.Legendary line ups! @bostonmarathonpic.twitter.com/snBwsp5QY2 Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20269:50 a.m.The para athletics division is on the course.9:47 a.m.The professional womens division of runners is on the course.9:37 a.m.The professional mens division of runners is on the course. 9:30 a.m.Handcycles & duo teams have departed the starting line.9:09 a.m.Both the mens and womens wheelchair participants are on the course.9:06 a.m.The mens wheelchair racers have departed the starting line. The womens division follows at 9:09 a.m.8:40 a.m.Many celebrities and notable figures are taking part in the race. Heres a full list. Thousands will be running the Boston Marathon, including notable figures and celebrities. https://t.co/HIrTk34RHq Boston 25 News (@boston25) April 20, 20268 a.m.Boston 25 News is LIVE from the finish line, with everything you need to know about todays Marathon.View this post on Instagram7 a.m.Mens and womens wheelchair racers are on their way to Hopkinton. They begin the Marathon at 9:06 a.m. and 9:09 a.m., respectively.Wheelchair Pros are on their way to Hopkinton #BostonMarathonpic.twitter.com/O2YobGXR2q Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20266:45 a.m.The racers are ready to go.Pros are ready! pic.twitter.com/QGEJW0sw6p Boston Marathon Pro (@Boston26_2_Pro) April 20, 20266:30 a.m.Boston 25 Meteorologist Tucker Antico confirms a tailwind is expected to help the runners.Chilly for spectators, not too bad for runners today!After you've scraped the frost off your windshield, look forward to mid-upper 40s in the afternoon. A breezy west (tail) wind later on too! pic.twitter.com/y81yorIbhz Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) April 20, 20266 a.m.MassDOT reminds the public that highway ramp closures will be in place to support Marathon operations.Today in #Boston#Newton Daytime ramp closures of I-90 EB, I-95, and Route 16. Closures will be in place Monday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to support @bostonmarathon operations. Posted detours will be in place for each closure. #Boston130pic.twitter.com/PfA5YbVXgl Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) April 20, 20266 a.m.Race Director Dave McGillivray sent a group of about 50Massachusetts National Guard members across the Boston Marathon start line, officially launching the worlds oldest and most prestigious annual marathon.View this post on InstagramDownload the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW