Poland Spring Water and Lemon Lime Gatorade Endurance Formula stations will be set up along the course beginning at Mile Two.
Energy Gel Stations
Three Maurten Shot Energy Gel stations will be located on the course: mile 11.8 on the Wellesley town line; mile 17 in Newton; and at mile 21.5 just after Boston College.
Maurten’s Gel 100 and Gel 100 CAF 100 will be available
Course Clocks and Mile/Kilometer Signage
Digital clocks, positioned at every 5K mark and key mile locations, indicate the unofficial running time from the 9:00 a.m. start only.
Signage indicates mile and 5K marks.
Drop out
Runners unable to finish the race may stop for assistance and direction at one of the 26 medical stations along the course.
Sweep buses pick up runners at every medical station with drop-off at the Finish Area medical tent.
Aid stations along the course close at staggered times during the day.
Finish area facilities officially close at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Course Closure
Runners still out on the course when officials determine that it is time to reopen the roads (approximately a 14:23 minute-per-mile pace) will be instructed to move to the right side of the road.
Once roads begin to reopen to vehicular traffic, course infrastructure (such as timing systems, course clocks, medical stations, and water stations) will all begin to close and cease operation.
Runners on the course after this time accept that they will be on their own and should plan accordingly.
The B.A.A. will have a team of cyclists in the rear of the pack to assist runners who are at or slower than 14:23-minute-per-mile pace.
Toilets
For your convenience and use during the race, the B.A.A. provides toilets at every water and medical station, as well as at additional locations along the course.
Please respect the communities through which the Boston Marathon runs by taking advantage of these facilities, if needed.
