Complete Guide to the 2026 Boston Marathon Route and Road Closures
Boston Marathon route map: Full course details, distance and road closures for 2026 race
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The 2026 Boston Marathon will cover a 26.2-mile route through eight towns in Eastern Massachusetts, starting in Hopkinton and finishing in Boston. Key road closures will be in effect on Marathon Monday to ensure safety, with varying start times for different race categories beginning at 9:06 a.m. ET.
- 01The marathon route spans 26.2 miles through eight towns.
- 02Key towns include Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and Boston.
- 03Road closures will begin as early as 7:00 a.m. ET and vary by location.
- 04The first race category starts at 9:06 a.m. ET.
- 05The finish line is located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston.
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The 2026 Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 19, 2026, covering a 26.2-mile course that passes through eight towns in Eastern Massachusetts, including Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, Brookline, and ends in Boston. The race will commence at 9:06 a.m. ET with various start times for different categories, including men's and women's wheelchair events. To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, several roads along the marathon route will be closed starting as early as 7:00 a.m. ET in Hopkinton and reopening times varying by town, with Boston's roads expected to reopen by 7:00 p.m. ET. Spectators are encouraged to use public transit to access viewing locations along the route.
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Local residents and visitors should plan for road closures and public transit options to ensure access to the marathon.
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