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Apr 3, 2019 at 8:52 AM Apr 3, 2019 at 8:52 AM


Events start next week and lead up through Marathon Day on April 15. The events include, for the first time, a three-day Boston Marathon Fan Fest features live music, a training clinic with Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi, activity stations for runners of all ages, and a LEGO display.

This is the schedule of events for the 2019 Boston Marathon that was released by the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.).  The association asks those who are planning on attending to keep in mind that note all times, dates, and locations are subject to change.

Monday, April 8

10 to 11 a.m. Hopkinton Ceremonial Blue Line Painting, Hopkinton

Officials from the B.A.A. and Town of Hopkinton come together to ceremonially paint a blue line at the start, signaling one week to go until the 123rd Boston Marathon. The blue line will extend for the first and last mile of the Boston Marathon route. This year marks the first occasion of the Hopkinton blue line painting.

Wednesday, April 10

Time To Be Announced: Hopkinton Start Line Painting (Weather Permitting), Main Street, Hopkinton

The Boston Marathon start line will be painted in Hopkinton, welcoming 30,000 athletes to the town center. This event is weather dependent, and timing will be announced prior to April 10.

Thursday, April 11

Time To Be Announced: Boston Finish Line Application (Weather Permitting), Boylston Street, Boston

A replica of the Boston Marathon finish line is painted on Boylston Street year-round for all to see. Days before the Boston Marathon, an adhesive decal graphic is placed over the painted line as the B.A.A. and the City of Boston prepare for the 123rd Boston Marathon.

Friday, April 12

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boston Marathon Expo & Number Pick-Up, Hynes Convention Center, Boston

The Boston Marathon Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. The Boston Marathon Expo is where registered athletes pick up their official race numbers.

12 to 8:30 p.m.  Boston Marathon Fan Fest, Copley Square Park, Boston

New for 2019, Boston Marathon Fan Fest features live music, a training clinic with Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi beginning at 5 p.m., activity stations for runners of all ages, and more! Fan Fest is the place to relax and soak in the spirit of Boston Marathon weekend. A lineup of events can be found at www.baa.org/races/boston- marathon/fan-fest.


2014 winner Meb Keflezighi will be grand marshal of 2019 Boston Marathon

Saturday, April 13

8 a.m. B.A.A. 5K, Boston Common, Boston

An estimated 10,000 participants, from elite athletes to weekend warriors, will take part in the 11th annual B.A.A. 5K from Boston Common. The race course will pass over the Boston Marathon finish line. Race registration opened to the general public in February. The race is currently sold out.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boston Marathon Expo & Number Pick-Up, Hynes Convention Center, Boston

The Boston Marathon Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. The Boston Marathon Expo is where registered athletes pick up their official race numbers.

9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Boston Marathon Fan Fest, Copley Square Park, Boston

Various events and activities throughout the day, including live music and photo-ops with a replica of the Boston Marathon Champion’s Trophy built by LEGO. A lineup of events can be found at www.baa.org/races/boston- marathon/fan-fest.

10:30 a.m. B.A.A. Invitational Mile, Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston

The B.A.A. Invitational Mile features some of the top professional milers in the world, as well as scholastic milers from each of the eight host cities and towns along the Boston Marathon route.

1 p.m.  B.A.A. Relay Challenge, Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston

More than 20 middle schools from around Greater Boston will convene for the 23rd consecutive year for the B.A.A. Relay Challenge. In the culmination of a month-long program taught by volunteer coaches, the relay challenge will feature students from all of the schools competing near the Boston Marathon finish line.

Sunday, April 14

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boston Marathon Expo & Number Pick-Up Continues, Hynes Convention Center, Boston

12:15 p.m. Defending Champions Panel & Abbott World Marathon Majors Check Presentation, Boston Marathon Fan Fest, Copley Square Park

Three-time Super Bowl champion and Boston Marathoner Tedy Bruschi will host a Defending Champions Panel featuring Desiree Linden, Yuki Kawauchi, Tatyana McFadden, and Marcel Hug, followed by an Abbott World Marathon Majors check presentation.

4 to 8 p.m. Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner, City Hall Plaza near Faneuil Hall, Boston

Athletes from around the world come together to fuel-up and celebrate the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner is complimentary for participants with a claimed digital ticket, and guests may purchase tickets at the Party Ticket Booth at the Boston Marathon Expo while supplies last. The dinner is presented by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze.

11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boston Marathon Fan Fest

Various events and activities throughout the day, including live music, photo-ops, and a Defending Champions Panel featuring this year’s reigning champions. A lineup of events can be found at www.baa.org/races/boston- marathon/fan-fest.