John Hancock Announces Full Elite Field

40 Elite Athletes From 14 Countries Invited For 117th Running on April 15.
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2013 Boston Marathon Clinics

The schedule for the 2013 season of Boston Marathon Clinics is now available. Let us help you get from Hopkinton to Boston in style!
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The Americans Are Coming

John Hancock announces strong U.S. team, recruited to compete with a deep international field, including Ryan Hall and Kara Goucher.
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Boston Athletic Association 125th Anniversary Book

"The B.A.A. At 125", a commemorative book written by John Hanc, will be available in April, 2013.
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Boston Marathon Charities


Registration is closed for qualified runners, but there's still a chance to join us in April. 

Sign up through one of our 35 official Boston Marathon charities, and run for a great cause while you run a great race.

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News:
February 04, 2013
Boston-London Wheelchair Challenge to Attract World's Best Wheelchair Athletes
February 04, 2013
Boston Marathon Push Rim Wheelchair Division Field Announced
Events:
March 25, 2013
2013 Boston Marathon - Clinic #3
April 12, 2013
117th Boston Marathon & 5K Number Pick-Up
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B.A.A. Moment 6

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.

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