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Spectator Tips & Guidelines
What to know before Sunday's Boston Half.
The race starts in Franklin Park at 8:00 a.m., and top finishers are anticipated to cross the finish line by 9:00 a.m.
Download the B.A.A. Racing App to track your favorite runners as they make their way through the course. Search ‘B.A.A. Racing App’ in your app store today.
Free youth races and activities will be offered at Franklin Park, giving young runners the chance to experience the fun and excitement of race day. Pre-register, or sign up on site.
Streets and roadways which comprise and abut the Half course will be closed to vehicular traffic at approximately 7:30 a.m. on race day.
Spectators are not allowed to enter the course, run alongside athletes, or impede athletes in any manner. Security personnel, public safety representatives, and Race Officials will be located throughout the course.
Please be respectful of the environment and community. Spectators are asked not to throw anything onto the course, including but not limited to confetti or streamers. Please pick up any trash from your area, and respect traditional carry-in, carry-out standards.
The B.A.A. and all public safety agencies encourage the public to actively participate in the See Something Say Something campaign. Spectators are asked to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious conduct or items to the closest law enforcement officer or by calling 9-1-1.
The Course
Starting and finishing in Boston’s Franklin Park, the route runs along the Emerald Necklace Park System, past Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, Willow Pond and Olmsted Park.
