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Running Races in Boston: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Boston3 established annual road races in Boston. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Boston
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | April | Point-to-point from Hopkinton with the Newton hills and Heartbreak Hill after 25 km; qualifying times apply. |
| B.A.A. Half Marathon | Half marathon | November | Runs the Emerald Necklace parks and Franklin Park; rolling throughout. |
| B.A.A. 10K | 10K | June | Flat loop from Boston Common along the Charles River esplanade. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Boston use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Boston?
- Boston Marathon (Marathon), normally held in April. Point-to-point from Hopkinton with the Newton hills and Heartbreak Hill after 25 km; qualifying times apply.
- Are there 10K races in Boston?
- Yes. B.A.A. 10K (June).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.