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Boston marathon
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BOSTON 


Boston, Massachusetts is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Besides being the state's capital and largest city, it's one of the biggest in the country. There's no doubt that Boston's a cultural and economic center. Boston's population is 616,535, making it the 10th largest metropolitan area in the country with 4.4 million people.

The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon race hosted by several cities and towns in greater Boston in eastern Massachusetts, United States. It is traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897, the event was inspired by the success of the first marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's best-known road racing events. It is one of six World Marathon Majors. Its course runs from Hopkinton in southern Middlesex County to Copley Square in Boston.


Official Race Date
Monday, April 17, 2023

Start Time 
9:37 a.m.

Start Location
E Main St &, Marathon Way, Hopkinton, MA 01748

End Location 
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116 

︎ Official Race Site

 



 


what to see 


Perhaps no other city in America holds as much history of the colonial and Revolutionary War era as Boston. Boston is easy to navigate on foot, as its major sights are relatively close, and America's first subway system, the T, connects its important neighborhoods.




North End ︎︎︎


The North End is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It has the distinction of being the city's oldest residential community, which has been inhabited since it was colonized in the 1630s.  The neighborhood has nearly one hundred establishments and a variety of tourist attractions. It is known for its Italian American population and Italian restaurants.



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where to run




Our Top Pick ︎︎︎


Boston Common & Boston Garden

“Both park spaces were the first of their kind in this country and have been centers of public life and civic virtue since their inception. Full of activity, the Common offers some of the city's best people-watching. With its grand sweep down from the majestic State House, the Common provides an uninterrupted view of green expanse, historic city buildings, and people.”  







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Fan Pier Park 

Carson Beach

Lederman Park



Where not to run :



“Boston is quite compact. Staying downtown in Back Bay or the financial district, or on the other side of the river in Cambridge will provide good access to running on the Charles River paths and some of the historic sections of Boston. The burgeoning Seaport area, where the Convention Center is located, has some great running along the water.” 


where to shake out 

Don’t miss any of the activities. Follow some of our community run crews for live updates and events.

CIELE POP-UP
BOSTON
4/14 - 4/17

175 Newbury Street, Boston, MA


TAKE THE BRIDGE
4/15 7PM




SHAKE OUT


WITH @

mariannehogan_

4/16 1PM




AFTER PARTY

WITH @

richardissa

MONDAY 4/17




Crew Love ︎︎︎


261 FEARLESS PANEL AT THE EXPO


4/15  5PM - 5:45



MINDSET SESSION

WITH @

jenayallday

4/16 12PM
MARRIOTT COPLEY SQUARE / 110 HUNTINGTON AVE



AFTER MILES PARTY

WITH @

ADAMRUNSNYC

4/15 6PM

RSVP ︎︎︎ HERE