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Boston Marathon

Boston, MA
Monday, April 15, 2024

  4.9 Stars from 45 Reviews

Description

The legendary Boston Marathon course follows a point-to-point route from rural Hopkinton to Boston and is certified per the guidelines set forth by the IAAF and USA Track and Field.

If run wisely and with patience, the course can be very fast. However, many runners who are aggressive in the early downhill miles may struggle once they reach the Newton Hills and/or the downhill/flat last 10K.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2024: Monday, April 15, 2024
2023: Monday, April 17, 2023


Course Information

Profile: Downhill
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 53°F (11°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 42° F (5°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.62
Course Score: 99.62


Race Size

2023: 26,600 Finishers
2022: 25,819 Finishers
2021: 15,374 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 26,632 Finishers
2018: 25,746 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2023: 51.7%
2022: 39.4%
2021: 41.1%
2020: N/A
2019: 33.3%
2018: 35.7%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 23 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 63°F  (17°C)
Low: 41°F  (5°C)

Race Start Conditions

53°F  (12°C)
Humidity: 57%

Clear
NE 9 mph

PR Score

50.62

Course Score

99.62



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How does the Boston Marathon Rank?


The Boston Marathon was the 3rd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 3rd largest in 2022.

Last year 51.7% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 39.4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2022.

This gives the Boston Marathon the 4th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 8th highest percentage in 2022.


Its Course Score of 99.62 ranks it as the 74th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Massachusetts.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Boston Marathon a PR Score of 99.62. This PR Score ranks it as the 56th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in Massachusetts.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Boston Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 470 feet (143m)
Min Elevation: 10 feet (3m)

Elevation Gain: 815 feet (248m)
Elevation Loss: 1275 feet (388m)


Boston
Course updated 01/10/2024



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Recent Boston Marathon Reviews

4.9 Stars from 45 Reviews
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DEL's review of 2022 Boston Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

The energy throughout the entire weekend is incredible. Everyone in the city is excited - runners and fans alike. Lots of lodging options - all very expensive, so factor that in. If possible, just make a weekend out of it, see a bunch of sights, and amortize the cost as a much-needed vacation.


Race Tips

You will see comments about the crowded start - which actually lasts about 10K. Honestly not much of an issue because you're moving with a pretty fast crowd (unlike other races where you may have to pick your way through for a while until you can set your own pace). Not a quad-smashing downhill like some of the western races, but enough to make you feel like a hero through 16 miles. The hills aren't as bad as people say, but they aren't insignificant either. IMO, Heartbreak is not actually the worst hill. You'll wanna hit the gas coming off HB - and you can for while, but then it gets into very slight rollers that are enough to prevent you from feeling too comfortable and gunning it in for the last 5. Unless you get paid to run - and happen to be winning the race - don't get too fixated on pace as your come into Brookline and Boston. Keep your head up, enjoy the crowds, soak it in - particularly as you make the turns onto Hereford and Boyleston. Intense and the high church of amateur running.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Recommend staying near Boston Common - close to bus loading and finish. Bag Check is there, but is of limited utility because anything you take on the bus (to Hopkinton) will not be returned. So, check your bag with whatever non-valuables you want immediately post-race, if you plan to celebrate in the area (which you should do).


Jenn's review of 2022 Boston Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

26.2 mile block party with amazing crowd support! Aid stations were on point (Maurten and water and Gatorade)!

Watch the train tracks - saw a women go down hard.

The corrals were very crowed and the first mile was soooooo stressful.


Race Tips

Don't go out too fast and train for those Newton Hills - they are to be respected!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


Carlos J. Gueiros's review of 2021 Boston Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

`2021 was my first Borathon, with a PR! I trained accordingly, giving importance to hills and on top of that, racing after after running hills. I was able to control my pace on the first 30k and by the time the Newton Hills arrived, that's where the party started. And as soon as you finish them, it's a miler countdown to glory. Staff was impecable, Expo and pre/post race events very well organized. It wasn't very cold (some bad reviews from 2018 are weather-related) and he rolling start was the best thing they could do, for Covid Safety and waiting times. According to your bib, elitle, red, white, blue.. you had a certain time to pick the bus and, for me, I was still at the bus (9:15am) when elite was already racing. I just had to approach the starting line and start running whenever I wanted. No aglomerations at all!


Race Tips

Save energy untl the uphills start, cheer with the crowd on the hardest moments and have a good supplementation strategy (carbs and water). Boston started a partnership with Gu, so there's also gel during the corse.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Boston restaurant week to eat your pasta/carb on the days before the race. Bring a jacket (in some cases pants) before race start, to donate. Masks were giving before loading the bus and being discarted before race start. A new mask was given after the finish. Since the organization provide buses that take you to the start, you can meet whoever you want at the family area near the finish line, or even at the closest metro station besides Copley that is the one that closes on rac day. Have some snacks for the raceday as well to eat before the race starts, according to your strategy, so you don't start in fasting.


Louis Massyn 's review of 2021 Boston Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Just been great running the Boston Marathon - think this race is any Marathon athlete's dream to participate in - refreshment stations been awesome - spectators along Route awesome - hair raising moments -


Race Tips

Do not start to fast - plenty downhill over the 1st 20km -


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Been using public transportation which is very good


April's review of 2018 Boston Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

What's not to like? It's an honor and privilege to run Boston!


Race Tips

It's a tough course. You need to prepare your quads. While is downhill a great deal of the race, it's rolling downhills.


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

The Fairmount has all the Elite athletes. Great Opportunity to meet your running idols! Westin is close to finish and recently renovated. Super clean!