Hundreds of golden retrievers and their owners gathered at Boston Common for a special event honoring Spencer, the beloved official dog of the Boston Marathon. The 'Golden Strong' Marathon Weekend Meetup, which took place on Sunday, featured a festive march around the park where dogs and owners celebrated Spencer's life and raised awareness for canine cancer. Spencer, known for his unwavering support to marathon runners while holding a 'Boston Strong' flag, passed away last year after a battle with cancer at the age of 13. A statue commemorating Spencer was also unveiled at Mile 2 of the marathon route.
Golden retrievers take over Boston Common before marathon to honor Spencer the dog https://t.co/CaFCTu88hO
Golden retrievers gathered in Boston Common on Sunday, many wearing Golden Strong bandanas, in memory of Spencer, the official Boston Marathon dog who became famous holding a Boston Strong flag along the marathon route, who passed away last year due canine cancer. ๐ https://t.co/OiaPVrWfg2
Golden retrievers mark their territory: Boston Common https://t.co/xex27McPNW
A statue has been unveiled on Mile 2 of the Boston Marathon in honor of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who cheered on thousands of runners for years, rain or shine. Spencer passed away last year after a battle with cancer at 13 years old. ๐๐ https://t.co/VN6dQe2cxs
Boston Common became a sea of wagging golden tails Sunday afternoon as hundreds of Golden Retrievers and their owners convened for a โGolden Strongโ Marathon Weekend Meetup to honor the official dog of the Boston Marathon, Spencer. https://t.co/11rdZts7tx
Hundreds of golden retrievers took over Boston Common on Sunday, marching around the park, greeting marathon runners, celebrating the life of Spencer the Marathon dog -- and also raising awareness of canine cancer. #GoldenStrong https://t.co/Jk7p2ej7y2 https://t.co/KHWCCPPOZX
Golden retriever meetup held in honor of Boston Marathon dog Spencer | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/uahOmRwTK8
If you need a Sunday smile, and I think you do, please meet the annual #bostonmarathon golden retriever meeting on the Boston Common. https://t.co/51uvpv7Co3
This Marathon Monday, Spencer Bernsteinโs 18th birthday, heโll run the historic race in memory of a dear friend who will stay forever 15. Preston Settles died in 2022 after collapsing on the basketball court from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Story @ 11 #wbz https://t.co/Ioc0YUgU2A