Boston Marathon – Apr 2019

Best of luck to the runners in tomorrow’s 123rd running of the Boston Marathon!

There is lots of history and tradition in the Boston area on this Patriots’ Day, a day in New England that commemorates the beginning of the Revolutionary War.  

Lexington Minute Man

Activities include parades and battle reenactments in places like Lexington and Concord.  More widely recognized is the running of the Boston Marathon, a 26.2 mile run from Hopkinton to Boston, the oldest marathon run in the US..

Parade route courtesy Boston Athletic Association, which manages the race

Weather is predicted to be cool, windy and wet – perfect conditions for running a marathon.  🙂

The Starter in Hopkinton
Start line in Hopkinton
Route goes past the infamous Citgo sign in Kenmore Square
Past the Fens
And finishes by the Boston Public Library in Copley Square
Be strong, run fast, have fun!

Regardless of weather and conditions, best of luck to the runners and participants!!

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