ASHLAND - A statue of Spencer the golden retriever, the dog who could always be seen greeting Boston Marathon runners along the route, was unveiled in Ashland on Saturday. For years, Spencer was a ...

A statue of Spencer, the Boston Marathon dog who went viral in 2018 for his enthusiastic support of the race's runners, was unveiled on Saturday at the golden retriever's favorite spot on the ...

“The statue’s not for me,” said Powers, “it’s for the world.” On behalf of the @BAA, we recognize Spencer the Dog, who has become an icon for Boston Marathoners every year.

Rich Powers, owner of the official Boston Marathon dog Spencer, touches the statue of his pet during an unveiling honoring the late mascot along, the marathon route in Ashland.