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Photos: Marathon weekend at Town Common

by | Apr 14, 2024 | Featured,

Leading up to Monday’s 128th Boston Marathon, Hopkinton welcomed residents and visitors to the Town Common over the weekend. The Hopkinton Marathon Committee sponsored a 100-yard dash for children at the Boston Marathon start line.

Select Board members (from left) Muriel Kramer, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Shahidul Mannan and Amy Ritterbusch are joined by state Rep. James Arena-DeRosa.

Select Board members (from left) Muriel Kramer, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Shahidul Mannan and Amy Ritterbusch are joined by state Rep. James Arena-DeRosa. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Marathon Dash

Runners sprint from the start line toward the downtown area. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Girls show off their face paintings

Girls show off their face paintings at the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett

Hopkinton Police Chief Joseph Bennett directs the young runners. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Hopkinton Marathon Committee chair Dorothy Ferriter Wallace and race announcer Jack LeDuc

Hopkinton Marathon Committee chair Dorothy Ferriter Wallace and race announcer Jack LeDuc check out the start line podium. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Marathon weekend at Town Common

Visitors check out the items for sale at the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Marathon Dash

Runners sprint from the start line toward the downtown area. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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