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Tim Kilduff, the president and founder of the 26.2 Foundation, has a legendary history of involvement with the Boston Marathon that spans more than three decades. He served as the marathon’s race director in 1983 and '84 and has been involved in broadcasting,...
The 26.2 Foundation recently was awarded $7,500 to upgrade the trail that runs from the back of Center School to Elmwood Farm on Ash Street to make it more suitable for regular use by hikers, runners and bikers. The trail, which is about 2 miles long, often is wet,...
The Hopkinton-based 26.2 Foundation extended its deadline to July 25 for those interested in joining its 2021 Boston Marathon team, called Team Inspire. Participants who commit to raising money for the organization will have access to training and fundraising support,...
A Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony — adjusted due to the pandemic — was held Saturday in Hopkinton, with dignitaries paying visits to the Town Common and the Spirit of the Marathon statue at Weston Nurseries. The Alpha Omega Council hosts the annual Boston Marathon...
Country Farm to become liquor store The owners of the Country Farm convenience store at 3 Cedar St. (next to the Post Office) plan to change the business to a liquor store, and the Subway restaurant located inside will cease operation, a representative for the owners...
Hearing scheduled for Gibb statue The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Bobbi Gibb Marathon Sculpture Project on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tom Carey, who owns the building at 1 Main St. in the center of town, has...
Self-designed sculpture would be placed near start line Bobbi Gibb can’t remember a time when she wasn’t running. Ever since she was a little girl, Gibb said running made her feel alive. The Rockport resident is now in her 70s and she continues to run every day. It’s...
Town benefits from BAA contributions, donation of bibs for charity The Boston Athletic Association, through the generous support of principal sponsor John Hancock, makes financial contributions each year to Hopkinton and all of the communities along the route of the...
“It all starts here.” It’s a familiar phrase in Hopkinton and the town’s claim to fame as the start of the Boston Marathon. But through the work of the 26.2 Foundation, Hopkinton also has ties to another marathon — Marathon, Greece, where in 490 B.C. the soldier...
There are a number of good spots to watch the Boston Marathon as it begins in Hopkinton. Of course, there’s the start line, although that gets very crowded and it can be challenging to navigate the area. Enter Weston Nurseries. Located a mile down Route 135 from the...
