City of Boston SUBSCRIBE

Honoring the strength of our city, its people, and their acts of kindness.


Visit CityofBoston.gov/Marathon for more videos, interactive maps, day-of logistics, and more.
 
Share this newsletter with friends: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Race Day

Everything you'll need to know headed into Boston's 119th marathon on Monday, April 20.

Road Closures

Maps & Route

Parking

Safety

Public Transit

Accessibility

Did you know? John A. Kelley holds the record for running the Boston marathon the most times. He entered 61 times and finished 58 times. He even won the race in 1935 and 1945. Explore our interactive map for more facts and trivia.

How We Help

A look at some of the people who keep the city together before, during, and after race day.

Medical Tents & Emergency Care

Boston EMS Captain Jose Archila (#328) crossed the finish line alongside Beth and Michael Bourgault at the 2014 Marathon Tribute run. Jose applied a tourniquet and wound care, as well as comfort, to Beth on April 15, 2013, and ultimately helped save her life. The two were reunited at a finish line photoshoot on April 8, 2014. Read their full story.

Signing the Streets

Joe is one of the sign shop employees who make and put up over 2,200 no-parking signs along the route. The team also helps rope off the route; puts up electronic message boards; and manages a fleet of 88 golf carts used by first responders like the Boston Police.

Photographing the Finish Line

Jeremiah is one of three photographers who travels around the city capturing photos of the Mayor making speeches, meeting students, and making friends. This will be his third time photographing the Boston Marathon - follow us on Instagram to see his photos from this year's finish line.

Cleaning Up the Route

Public Works employees are first on the route and the last ones off, working non-stop to make streets and sidewalks clean and safe. They fill potholes, repair sidewalks, move trash bins, and loudly cheer on the last leg of runners as they sweep up cups and other trash from the route.

One Boston Day

Celebrating the resiliency, generosity, and strength of the people that make Boston the great city that it is.

Marathon Teaser

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Join our city in celebrating One Boston Day, a day for individuals, businesses, and organizations to come together and share the spirit of Boston by giving back. The new tradition came together in compilation with the desire expressed by many survivors to pass on the kindness and support they received following the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Here are some ideas for getting involved:

  • Get to know your neighbors. Host a barbecue or introduce yourself to someone new.

  • Organize a clean-up crew for the citywide spring cleaning event, Boston Shines

  • Change your profile picture to the One Boston Day logo and join the conversation online at OneBostonDay.org.

What will you do? Share your random act of kindness with us by using #OneBostonDay on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit OneBostonDay.org for more information.

Moment of Silence

2:49 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Church bells will ring citywide, and the Red Sox will temporarily suspend their game in recognition. Please join us.

Resources & Important Links

CityofBoston.gov | News & Press Releases | Work for Us | Join a Board or Commission
1 City Hall Sq, Boston MA 02201 Hours & Directions

Follow Us:

 

 

How's it going? We're eager to hear your thoughts on our newsletter. Please consider emailing us your feedback.

Unsubscribe