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Marathon start times, road closures set

by | Apr 16, 2025 | News

Roads leading to the start line of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton are slated to close around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, and no on-street parking is allowed in the vicinity. Roads are to reopen by 1:30 p.m.

Limited parking is available at Hopkinton State Park, and shuttle buses will transport individuals to the starting area throughout race morning. A small bag containing personal items is allowed on the bus.

Everyone boarding a shuttle bus as well as those entering the start line area are subject to security screening. Spectators are encouraged to use a clear plastic bag to expedite the screening process.

The first start is the military march at 6 a.m. The men’s wheelchair division goes off at 9:06 a.m., followed by the women’s wheelchairs at 9:09 and the handcycles/duos at 9:30.

The professional men’s start is 9:37, with the professional women taking off 10 minutes later. The para athletics division has a 9:50 start.

Following that are the four wave starts. Wave 1 starts at 10 a.m. and is for numbers 201-8,499. Wave 2 starts at 10:25 a.m. and is for numbers 8,500-16,999. Wave 3 starts at 10:50 a.m. and is for numbers 17,000-25,499. Wave 4 starts at 11:15 a.m. and is for numbers 25,500-33,999.

For more information, visit the Boston Athletic Association website at baa.org.

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