2016 Boston Marathon Details

The 119 running of the Boston Marathon will
take place on Monday April 18, 2016. The roads
in Hopkinton will be closing at 7 a.m. Monday
morning. The roads around the town common will
be closing at 6 a.m. Approximately 30,000
runners will be running in four different groups or
Waves.

The time­line for the race is as follows
The Mobility Impaired will start at 8:50 a.m.
The Wheelchairs will start at 9:17 a.m.
The Hand­cycles will start at 9:22 a.m.
The Elite Women runners will start at 9:32 a.m.
Wave 1 of the runners (7500) will start at 10:00 a.m.
Wave 2 of the runners (7500) will start at 10:25 a.m.
Wave 3 of the runners (7500) will start at 10:50 a.m.
Wave 4 of the runners (7500) will start at 11:15 a.m.

There will be shuttle services for spectators and runners from the Hopkinton
State Park on Cedar Street, which is also Route 85 and from South Street. It is
suggested that registered runners​board the buses on South St. and
spectators only​​board the buses at the State Park. The shuttle buses will start
at 6 am and run continuously until 12:00 Noon. After the race the shuttles will
run continuously returning spectators to the parking areas. Screening areas will
be established at all shuttle service locations.

The spectator​​shuttles leaving from the Hopkinton State Park will drop
passengers at the corner of Cedar St, (Route 85), and A Street. The intersection
of Main Street and Cedar Street, Routes 135 and 85, is a short walk away.
Spectators can walk up Main Street to the Common area to watch the start of the
race. The shuttles leaving from South Street will drop passengers off at the
corner of Main Street and Pleasant Street. From here, spectators can walk up
Main Street to the Common area for the start of the race.

Registered runners boarding the buses on South St. will be transported
directly to Runners Village.

For spectators who wish to return to your vehicle after the race, please wait for
the buses in the same place you were dropped off by the bus. Runners will be
transported back to Hopkinton from Boston post­race.

Please plan for additional time to get to your intended location. There will be a
series of ‘screening zones’ established around the Start area and Athlete’s
corrals leading to the Start; both spectators and athletes alike arriving downtown
will be subject to screening and compliance with the ‘no bag’ policy established
for this year’s race.

For specifics on the bag policy please go to:
http://www.baa.org/races/boston­marathon/event­information/spectator­information.aspx

We urge all residents and business owners to
pay close attention to additional pre­event
information that may be provided. We also
request all residents and business owners in
weeks leading up to Marathon Monday to report
any unusual activity near or around their property
to the Hopkinton Police Department at (508)
497­3401 or 911 in an emergency. We also urge
you to view the Department of Homeland Security
“If You See Something Say Something” public
service campaign video.

https://www.dhs.gov/see­something­say­something
There will be no on street parking allowed in or near the center of town on
Marathon Monday. Numerous roads in Hopkinton will be posted No Parking.
Parking is allowed only in designated parking lots on South Street and at
Hopkinton State Park. Parking is not allowed on South Street or Cedar Street.
All violators will be ticketed and towed. Parking on school property is prohibited
unless authorized. There will be no exceptions.

Directions to Hopkinton are as follows:
From points East and West, take the Mass Pike, Route 90, to Exit 11A the 495
Exit. After going through the toll booth, get onto Route 495 Southbound. Follow
495 to the next Exit, Exit 21B. Take a right off the ramp from the highway and at
the first traffic light, take a left. This will put you on South Street. Follow the
direction of the officer and B.A.A. Volunteers who will show you where you can
park. No on street parking will be permitted.

From points North and South, take Route 495 to Exit 21B. Follow the ramp
from the highway onto West Main Street. Take your first left. This will put you on
South Street. Follow the direction of the officer and B.A.A. Volunteers who will
show you where you can park. No on street parking will be permitted.

From points North, East and West, take Route 9 from the east or west to Route
85 Southbound. Follow Route 85 for approximately 3 to 4 miles. The Hopkinton
State Park will be on your left.

Road Closures will be as follows:
West Main Street eastbound will be closed at Route 495. Route 495 Exit 21A
will be closed. Wood Street, which is also Route 135, eastbound will be closed at
Elm Street. Cedar Street, which is also Route 85, southbound will be closed at
the entrance to the Hopkinton State Park. East Main Street, which is also Route
135, westbound will be closed at the Ashland town line. Hayden Rowe Street,
which is also Route 85, northbound will be closed at Chestnut Street. Residents,
please allow ample time to leave your residence to go about your daily business.
Once the roads have closed you will not be allowed to return until the roads
reopen. Businesses, please advise your employees of the road closing times.
Unless you have an authorized vehicle pass, you will not be able to reach your
destination.

For runner information please visit the Boston Athletic Association’s website at
www.baa.org​or call 617­236­1652 or 508­435­6905.