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The Boston Marathon, presented by Bank of America, is the world's oldest annual marathon and a World Marathon Major. The point-to-point course starts in Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston, featuring rolling terrain and legendary Heartbreak Hill.
Point-to-point from Hopkinton to Boston
Rolling terrain with Heartbreak Hill
Wellesley scream tunnel
Finish on Boylston Street
Qualification
Start / Finish
Hopkinton, Massachusetts
Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts
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Route
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, first run in 1897. It is one of the six World Marathon Majors and is organized by the Boston Athletic Association.
Runners must meet a qualifying time (BQ) based on age and gender. Qualifying times are strict and must be run on a certified course. Charity entries and elite invitations are also available.
The Boston Marathon is held annually on Patriots' Day, the third Monday in April. The next edition is April 19, 2027.
The course is a point-to-point route from Hopkinton to Boston, covering 26.2 miles (42.2 km) with rolling hills, including the famous Heartbreak Hill. It is net downhill overall.
Yes, many runners participate through official charity programs. Charity entries are available through the Boston Athletic Association's official charity partners.
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