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.
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Ilana Casady takes advantage of the temporary road closure to pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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A worker applies a coat of paint to the start line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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A canopy soars into the air above the stands. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Runner and Hopkinton resident Joy Donohue tests out the start line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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A large tent will provide some cover for runners on the Town Common. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Workers assemble the viewing stands. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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Tents are set up behind the historic Hopkinton Marathon Committee sign. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The Doughboy statue stands watch over the workers. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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The freshly painted start line shines bright. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO
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