The Long Run
From Hopkinton to Boston’s Copley Square, the 26.2 mile course of the Boston Marathon (refer to listing, page 15) has become iconic. Runners and spectators from every corner of the world flock here every spring, and 2015—the 119th year of this prestigious race—is no different. About one million race fans—from the start line to the halfway point in Wellesley to the hills of Newton to the streets of Brookline, the Fenway and Back Bay that form the home stretch—cheer on not only elite athletes like last year’s returning men’s division winner, Meb Keflezighi (pictured), but also throngs of enthusiasts who make up most of the field of more than 30,000 runners. On April 20, the elite women get started at 9:32 a.m., while the elite men begin their arduous journey at 10 a.m., so expect the leaders of the pack in Copley Square just over two hours later. No matter where you watch, marvel at the spectacle, camaraderie and spirit of sportsmanship that even the tragic events of 2013 could never dampen.
