Boston, USA
Friday, July 24, 2026
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The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, held continuously since 1897. The point-to-point course starts in Hopkinton and finishes on Boylston Street in Boston, crossing eight municipalities in Massachusetts. Known for its challenging hills, especially Heartbreak Hill, it is one of the World Marathon Majors and requires strict qualifying times.
Start in Hopkinton
Finish on Boylston Street
Newton Hills (4 hills between km 26 and 34)
Heartbreak Hill
Passes through 8 municipalities
Road surface with some granite and cobblestone
Qualification
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Hopkinton
Boylston Street, Boston
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Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
On the day
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Other questions
Results and classifications are available on the registration platform, accessible in the links section below.
The Boston Marathon requires qualifying times (BQ) that vary by age and gender. Check the official BAA website for current standards.
Registration is done through the official BAA website (baa.org). It usually opens in September for runners with qualifying times faster than the standard, followed by general registration.
The best places to watch include the start in Hopkinton, the Newton Hills (especially Heartbreak Hill), and the finish line on Boylston Street.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Boston, USA
Friday, July 24, 2026
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