Where can I find the Boston Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
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Boston Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
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Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksThe Boston Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 248 m.
The Boston Marathon route starts at Hopkinton, MA and finishes at Boylston Street, Boston, MA. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick and Wellesley.
Gear check on Boylston/Berkeley Streets beyond the finish; only the official clear B.A.A. bag accepted. Fully closed point-to-point course on Patriots' Day; finish area closes ~5:30 p.m. Staggered wave start. 26.
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