Boston Marathon
Boston, MA
Boston Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Boston, Massachusetts. The next edition is on Monday, April 19, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 814 ft (248 m); measured from its course file, it's 610 ft (186 m). It starts at 453 ft (138 m) above sea level. Its high point is 453 ft (138 m). The course runs point to point. It's one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Entry is by lottery. The field is about 29,025 runners.
There are 5 other upcoming marathons in Massachusetts. Boston Marathon climbs about 31 ft a mile (6 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Boston Marathon
When is Boston Marathon 2027?
Boston Marathon 2027 is on Monday, April 19, 2027.
Where is Boston Marathon?
Boston Marathon is held in Boston, Massachusetts.
How long is Boston Marathon?
Boston Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does Boston Marathon have?
Boston Marathon has 814 ft (248 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Boston Marathon?
Entry to Boston Marathon is by lottery.
What is the weather usually like at Boston Marathon?
Around Boston Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 58°F (14°C) and the low about 40°F (5°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Boston Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Boston Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Boston Marathon?
Boston Marathon climbs about 31 ft a mile (6 m per km), steeper than 65% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Massachusetts?
Other upcoming marathons in Massachusetts include Great Woods Marathon (April 24, 2027), MV Spring Classic Marathon (April 27, 2027) and Beantown Marathon (September 2027, date TBD).
Other races in Massachusetts
- Great Woods Marathon Marathon · Apr 24, 2027
- MV Spring Classic Marathon Marathon · Apr 27, 2027
- Beantown Marathon Marathon · Sep 2027, TBD
- Cape Cod Marathon Marathon · Oct 2027, TBD
- Baystate Marathon Marathon · Oct 2027, TBD
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