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Last year I was in Wave 1 with a time of 3:20, but now that same time only gets me into Wave 2. Why?
How will I know if I've been accepted into the Boston Marathon?
When and where is Boston Marathon number and T-shirt pick-up?
Is there a waiting list for the 2013 Boston Marathon?
1920 - Ashland Start
The Boston Marathon began in Ashland, Massachusetts from 1897 through 1923 then moved to Hopkinton for the 1924 race. Since then, the race has started in Hopkinton every year.