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Event Information: Directions

Here's how to get to Franklin Park

We strongly suggest that participants carpool and  share rides to Franklin Park, as parking is very limited on race day.

From Boston: U.S. Route 1 South to Route 203. Follow 203 for one mile to rotary, then go ¾-mile and follow signs to Franklin Park. The course is ¾-mile on the left.

U.S. Route 1 South to Route 203. Follow 203 for one mile to rotary, then go ¾-mile and follow signs to Franklin Park. The course is ¾-mile on the left.

From North: Route 93 South to Exit 15 (Columbia Road). Follow three miles to Franklin Park.

From South: Route 93 North to Exit 11B (Route 203; Granite Avenue), then bear right and follow Route 203 for four miles to rotary. Follow signs to Franklin Park/Franklin Park Zoo. Or, take U.S. Route 1 North to Route 203.

From West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Route 93 South. Then, at Exit 15, follow directions “From North” (above).

By Subway: Take the MBTA’s Orange Line to Forest Hills, then walk one mile.

PARKING

Limited parking is available at two lots along Circuit Drive, leading to The Playstead, and on Circuit Drive itself. Please cooperate with park rangers giving directions, and please do not park in spaces dedicated to the golf club or zoo. Park legally!

B.A.A. Moment 8

1996 - Centennial Boston Marathon

The historic centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 was monumental for many reasons. It was the not only the first time that the ChampionChip timing and scoring device was used in a major US Marathon, but it was the largest running event ever held at the time. 

The starting field of 38,708 stood for more than seven years as the largest in the history of the sport. Included among the finishers were 16 Boston champions.