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Photos: Preparations underway at Boston Marathon starting area

by | Apr 12, 2023 | Featured, Featured: Features

Workers have been busy assembling tents and stands for the Boston Marathon over the past two days, and on Wednesday morning the start line was painted on Main Street.

Boston Marathon start line

Ilana Casady takes advantage of the temporary road closure to pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

A worker applies a coat of paint to the start line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

A canopy soars into the air above the stands. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

Runner and Hopkinton resident Joy Donohue tests out the start line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

A large tent will provide some cover for runners on the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

Workers assemble the viewing stands. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

Tents are set up behind the historic Hopkinton Marathon Committee sign. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

The Doughboy statue stands watch over the workers. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Boston Marathon start line

The freshly painted start line shines bright. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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