RACE DATE: Monday, April 20, 2026
RACE TIME: There are four wave starts for runners, preceded by professional wheelchair athletes, hand-cycles, and professional elite runners.
ORGANIZER: Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
COURSE: The course follows a point-to-point route from rural Hopkinton to Boston. The course is certified per the guidelines set forth by the IAAF and USA Track and Field.
TEMPERATURE: The average weather during the month of April in the Boston area is a high of 62F (17℃) and the average low is 47F (8℃). Temperature swings are common in New England in the spring.
NUMBER PICKUP: All runners must bring a government issued photo ID to pick up your bib number at the Boston Marathon® Expo, which is held at the Hynes Convention Center. You can find out more information here.
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
