ONE OF THOSE 26.2 MILES. THE COURSE STARTS AT ROUTE 135, IN HOPKINTON, A QUAINT HISTORIC TOWN WEST OF BOSTON. ESTABLISHED IN 1715. RUNNERS START AT THE TOWN COMMON, 26.2 MILES FROM THE HEART OF BOSTON ...
When you sign up for a race, it’s pretty standard to look at the course map. You may note the obvious points, like the start and finish, key mile markers, elevation, and any interesting monuments or ...
The Boston Marathon is not known as a flat and fast marathon; after all, it's known for the brutal Heartbreak Hill. But it’s also a net-downhill course, meaning if you play your cards right, it's ...
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