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Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across the finish line, all while learning the race’s rich history with a local Boston Marathoner. Learn how the Boston Marathon's revered path and elite status developed and the rich history of those who have graced these hallowed streets since the late 1800s. Discover the Boston Marathon's many historical 'firsts,' why Marathon Monday is the best day of the year (every year!), and how the strength of Boston held the community together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Run through the Boston Common & Garden, down tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, to the iconic CITGO Sign - then turn around to follow the last mile of the Boston Marathon route home to the finish line! End in historic Copley Square at the Boston Marathon monument, all while uncovering famous, hidden, and iconic marathon stories along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the entrance to the Park Street MBTA stop at the corner of Park Street and Tremont Street
Copley is the closest MBTA stop to the tour end
Itinerary
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1Boston Common
Start your warm up in the Boston Common where you will learn about early running history in this famed running city
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Cross Charles Street where your 'mini Boston Marathon' journey will officially begin right where the buses pick up on Marathon Monday.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Boston Public Garden
Run through the tranquil Boston Public Garden where you will see the Make Way for Ducklings monument and learn what they have to do with marathon season.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Log your 'marathon middle miles' down Boston's historic Commonwealth Avenue and learn about some of the most famous athletes to have taken to these Back Bay streets
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Come into Kenmore Square where you will see and learn about the famous Citgo Sign that hangs over the last mile marker of the Boston Marathon. Turn around to start running forwards on the course and go under the 'Boston Strong' overpass.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Boylston Street
Take the two most famous turns in all of running 'Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston' as you make your way towards the Finish Line
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Both of the monuments placed in honor of the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing are located on Boylston street. Capture the breathtaking beauty of their artistic design and dedication.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Copley Square
Cross THE Finish Line as you make your way to the Boston Marathon Monument in Copley Square to really soak in all the iconic history of this race.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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