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26.2 Foundation, HCA launch initiatives to celebrate 2025 Boston Marathon

26.2 Foundation representatives Kim Chisholm and Tim Kilduff stand in front of a celebratory banner last year. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

The 26.2 Foundation and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts are about to embark on “something extraordinary” to celebrate this year’s running of the Boston Marathon.

The foundation has launched a series of initiatives entitled “The Start of Something Extraordinary” that begins next month. These events are “designed to connect the community with the historic Boston Marathon, specifically its iconic starting point in Hopkinton,” 26.2’s website states.

In a press release, the foundation’s executive director, Kim Chisholm, said these events are meant to celebrate the inspiration, unity and transformative power of the marathon.

There are four programs that will make up the 26.2 Foundation’s celebrations for 2025. Back again is the Winged Foot exhibition, which showcases cutouts of the winged foot design on the Town Common, decorated by a wide array of artists. Proceeds from the accompanying auction benefit both 26.2 and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.

The stART Line Experience will offer self-guided art and education tours of marathon art and sculptures at the HCA. The exhibition runs from April 13-27.

The foundation also will erect a mural in front of the Hopkinton Public Library that will celebrate “the themes of perseverance, community and inspiration.” It will remain in front of the library throughout April.

On April 5, the nonprofit will be hosting an evening of stories and songs. Five runners will share stories of their marathon journeys, accompanied by live music.

“We’re proud to create experiences that engage the community and honor the legacy of the sport in meaningful and lasting ways,” Chisholm said of this year’s programs.

More information about the events can be found on the 26.2 Foundation’s event website.

Latest News

No injuries were reported following a scaffolding collapse Wednesday morning at the Hopkins Elementary School extension project that caused a portion of a newly constructed wall to fall.

After a long process of negotiating budget tightening across all town departments, Town Manager Elaine Lazarus reported to the Select Board on Tuesday night that the fiscal year 2026 budget is balanced.

Members of the Conservation Commission on Tuesday night admonished Toll Brothers, the developers of the Newbury Glen housing development, after another stormwater violation had been discovered there earlier this month.

Students from Hopkinton High School took home a number of gold and silver keys from this year’s Scholastic Writing Awards, with sophomore Arshia Tharakabhushanam additionally nominated for the American Voices Award.

This week’s Police Log features one arrest, along with reports of gunshots near Legacy Farms North, an individual skateboarding in the middle of the road and kids stealing from a Main Street business.

Kevin MacDonald, 55, of Hopkinton passed away on March 9.

Town meetings tonight include the Parks & Recreation Commission (5:30) and the School Committee (6:30).

Photo of the Day

A large snow pile forms a pool at its base as it melts.

PHOTO/AMIT JAGDALE