Bus Loading Instructions:

• In order to load all the buses efficiently, avoid delays, and get to the start on time, we strongly recommend you load the buses at your designated time. 
• Transportation to the start is for official participants only. 
• We are not able to provide transportation to the start from Boston for family and friends.  
• Each participant must show his/her bib number and wristband prior to boarding the buses.
• Athletes registered in a Para Athletes Division or Program should refer to Para Athletes Race Weekend for information related to accessible transportation to the start.
• Participants who wish to check gear on race morning must do so PRIOR to boarding the buses in Boston.
• For more information on Gear Check, click below: 

 

Parking in Boston:

• On-street parking in Boston's Back Bay is extremely limited during race week. 
• There are a number of parking garages in the area. 
• Public transportation is strongly encouraged. 
• Please note that certain parking garages within Boston are inaccessible on race day. 
• The entrance to the Boston Common Garage will close at approximately 2:00 a.m. on race day and will not re-open until 11:00 a.m. on race morning. 

Return Bus Service to Hopkinton:

• Beginning at 1:00 p.m. on race day, return bus service to Hopkinton will commence. 
• Buses will line up on Columbus Ave between Clarendon Street and Cahners Place.
• Return bus service is for official entrants only. You must show your bib to board buses to Hopkinton.
• Buses will go to the South Street parking lot (52 South Street, Hopkinton, MA). 
• Return bus service to Hopkinton will conclude at 7:00 p.m. on race day.