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Boston Marathon

A marathon in Boston, Massachusetts. You need a qualifying time to enter, set by age group, or a charity place.

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Marathon field running along an oceanside highway
Marathon field running along an oceanside highway. AI-generated image.
Type
Marathon
Where
Boston, Massachusetts
Level
Experienced racers

Race dates

2027: Monday, April 19, 2027

Dates change, so check the official site before you enter or book travel. Last checked June 3, 2026.

About the race

It is held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday in April, from Hopkinton into Boston.

Best for experienced racers.

Training for it

Give yourself 16 to 20 weeks, starting from being able to run 10K comfortably.

  • Build the long run gradually, to around 30 to 32 km at its peak.
  • Practise your race-day fuelling on long runs.
  • Taper for the last two to three weeks.