Boston Marathon
April 19, 2027
Athletes' Village, Hopkinton (Start) / Copley Square, Boston (Finish) · Hopkinton to Boston, USA
About
The Boston Marathon is one of the world's most prestigious road marathons, a 26.2-mile (42.195 km) point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Boylston Street in Boston. It is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, renowned for its qualifying standards, iconic Heartbreak Hill, and passionate crowd support.
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Start
Athletes' Village, Hopkinton (Start) / Copley Square, Boston (Finish)
Start time
10:00
Weather
Cool 12°C
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Why this race
- Abbott World Marathon Major
- Oldest annual marathon, globally televised
- Strict qualifying standards make it iconic
If you like Berlin Marathon or New York City Marathon, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- 3–4 gels or energy chews + 2 x 500ml sport drink bottles with electrolytes
- Moisture-wicking long-sleeve shirt + light jacket (12°C start, warmer mid-race)
- Anti-chafe balm for feet, groin, and underarms
- Race bib, timing chip, and athlete credentials (must present at check-in)
- Running watch or phone with GPS + headlamp if finishing after dark
- Two pairs of double-layer socks and tested race shoes
What you should know
- Pace slower than 14:40/mile at Heartbreak Hill (mile 20) disqualifies you from course.
- Water stations every mile 1–26, then every 0.5 miles to finish. Carry your own bottle and plan hydration strategy.
- Course climbs early (miles 0–10), then ascends Heartbreak Hill (miles 19–21). Manage effort on climbs.
- Spectators heavy near Wellesley College (mile 13) and downtown Boston. Expect crowds and noise throughout.
- Weather warms from 12°C at start to 16–18°C by mile 20. Wear layers you can shed and drop at stations.
- Late descents (miles 21–26) strain knees. Practice downhill running and consider compression support beforehand.
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