The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon, traditionally held on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. The Boston Marathon ranks among the world's best-known road racing events and is one of seven World Marathon Majors.
The event attracts 500,000 spectators each year, making it New England's most widely viewed sporting event. What started with 18 participants in 1897 now attracts over 31,000 registered participants each year.
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Take one of Boston's only sports walking tours! Visit major sports sites, monuments, & hidden sports spots along the way! Explore Our Tours Title Town Come discover why Boston gets its Title Town reputation with a walk through the Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins' storied…
Capture the most iconic marathon photo with the city as your backdrop! This specially designed marathon installation is a photo you won’t want to leave Boston without.
Lyrik Back Bay will serve as a central hub for Marathon Weekend as Brooks Running brings its global Hyperion House experience and its roster of world-class professional athletes to the Back Bay. The partnership offers a rare chance for runners and fans to connect directly with…
All registered 2026 Boston Marathon runners receive complimentary admission to View Boston from Thursday, April 16 through Tuesday, April 21! Present your official marathon bib at the box office to redeem offer. General Admission will be offered at a discounted rate of $29.
The 130th Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo will take place Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 19th at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center at 900 Boylston St. in Boston. Friday, April 17: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18: 9:00 a.m…
Introducing, the Wicked Passionate, served with Flecha Azul Blanco, cointreau, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, coconut water, agave and lime juice. “We’re happy to partner with View Boston on this, and I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the cocktail and view from their…
Boston-based lifestyle brand Seaav is hosting a Marathon Weekend Wellness Experience at Lyrik, bringing together movement, recovery, and community within the office tower overlooking the finish line. The morning begins with an optional community Shakeout Run (RSVP required) in…
Capture a photo with the 130th Boston Marathon trophy 750ft above the finish line! Additional marathon themed photo opportunities will also be available.
Cheer on your favorite runners at our complete indoor-outdoor experience on Boylston Street, just steps from the finish line. Feast on an endless cuisine, including a continental breakfast to start the day, signature passed hors d' oeuvres, chef-attended carving stations, a…
Racing through Back Bay and Cambridge on June 21, 2026. Registration is now open within Athletes' Village. Starting and finishing adjacent to Boston Common, the route runs along the Charles River, through Kenmore Square, and over the Boston Marathon finish line. All athletes will…
Browse some of Boston’s top Italian restaurants to load up on carbs before race day!
Read about the history of the Boston Marathon including the first marathon, the distance, date and gender changes over the years, as well as past winners.
Celebrate Patriots' Day in Boston - a festival commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. View parades, events, and more.
From hot pot, dumplings and noodles in the nation’s third-largest Chinatown to soul-warming Italian plates in the North End, Boston’s restaurant scene truly brings something to the table for everyone.
Each Boston neighborhood tells its own story, a tale of community, culture, and eclectic commercial areas.
