In anticipation of Boston Marathon participants’ return to Hopkinton for the first time since April 2019, local filmmakers have produced a short film welcoming them back and sending a positive message to those connected with the event, running and beyond.

HCAM-TV, the Hopkinton Freedom Team, local filmmakers, the 26.2 Foundation and residents and friends of Hopkinton have come together to send a message of love and support to the marathoners and their supporters around the world.

“The diversity and growth in Hopkinton has been tremendous, and my hope as it continues is that we as a community can envelop the spirit of the marathon all year long and expand the connectedness we have with the runners by spreading messages of love and light through positive intentions,” said Lynn Canty, narrator of the short film and member of the Hopkinton Freedom Team. “I hope the Marathon Love Letter conveys exactly that!”

“Dear Runners: A Marathon Love Letter From Hopkinton, Massachusetts” can be viewed at hcam.tv/marathonloveletter. The film is airing on HCAM-TV, Hopkinton’s community access station, being shared via social media, and being shown at local community and marathon-related events.