Participant Information

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Dana-Farber & The Jimmy FundRACE DAY SCHEDULE

  • Shuttle service and warm-up:   6:30 - 7:45 a.m.
  • Roads close within Franklin Park:   7:45 a.m.  
  • START OF B.A.A. HALF MARATHON:    8:30 a.m.
  • Post-race refreshments & entertainment:   10:15 a.m.
  • Return shuttle service commence:   10:30 a.m.
  • Awards Ceremony:   10:30 a.m.
  • Official Timing Concludes:   11:00 a.m.
  • Finish area and facilities close :   12:00 p.m.
  • Return shuttle service ends:   12:30 p.m.  

REGISTRATION:   Registration will open July 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. EST
FIELD SIZE:   7,000
MINIMUM AGE:   14 years old

B.A.A. Moment 5

1920 - Ashland Start

The Boston Marathon began in Ashland, Massachusetts from 1897 through 1923 then moved to Hopkinton for the 1924 race.  Since then, the race has started in Hopkinton every year.