Marathon Monday is one of Boston’s most exciting days of the year, attracting more than 30,000 runners and upwards of 500,000 supporters. Whether you want to watch it live or celebrate nearby, we’ve got the scoop on how to celebrate Marathon Monday—from where to cheer on the runners, grab a drink, and some fun facts to dazzle your friends with.
Where to cheer the runners on:
Framingham
The 10k marker. This is where runners really start to hit their stride.
- Location: Concord St. at Waverly St., Framingham
- Course: Mile 6
Wellesley
The halfway point! Whether you want to be in the famous scream tunnel or are looking for an easy place to get in, out, and onto the next destination, you can’t go wrong here.
- Location: Washington Street near Wellesley College, Wellesley
- Course: Mile 13
Heartbreak Hill (or any of the Newton Hills)
The only thing harder than running a marathon is running a marathon uphill. This is a great spot to cheer on runners who could use an extra push.
- Location: Beacon St and 16 to Commonwealth at Centre St., Newton
- Course: Miles 17-21
Chestnut Hill Reservoir/Cleveland Circle
Make the most of your day by watching some of the race and then getting some exercise in the great outdoors yourself! Take a walk around the reservoir to stretch your legs between all the cheering.
- Location: Commonwealth at Chestnut Hill Ave., Boston
- Course: Miles 21-23
Coolidge Corner
From the outdoor patios and bars to the masses of people cheering—the start of the marathon’s final leg is an exciting place to be.
- Location: Coolidge Corner, Boston
- Course: Mile 24
Kenmore Square
Adrenaline is up, and the crowds are out in full force. This area get crazy as baseball fans pour out from the Red Sox game at Fenway Park.
- Location: Commonwealth and Brookline Ave, Boston
- Course: Mile 25
The finish line
Arguably the best place to watch. This area can be crowded and take awhile to get into, but it’s all worth it to see the joy on runners’ faces as they near the end of the marathon.
- Location: Boylston St to Exeter St., Boston
- Course: Mile 26
Where to celebrate:
While anywhere along the Marathon route is an exciting place to be, a few spots came out as the top locations, based on trip data, from 2017’s Marathon Monday.
- Fenway Park- 4 Yawkey Way, Boston
- The Baseball Tavern- 1270 Boylston St., Boston
- Cask N Flagon- 62 Brookline Ave., Boston
- Yard House- 126 Brookline Ave, Boston
- The Hawthorne- 500 Commonwealth Ave. Boston
- Tony C’s Sports Bar and Grill- 1265 Boylston St, Boston,
Marathon Monday Fun Facts:
- The fastest marathon run time was 2:03:02—that’s less than 5 minutes per mile!
- The Boston Marathon® logo is a unicorn, likely inspired by the coat of arms from one of the Boston Athletic Association’s first families back in 1887.
- Every year since 1903, the Boston Red Sox play a home game at 11:05am on Marathon Monday. When the game ends, the crowd empties into Kenmore Square to cheer as the runners enter the final mile.
- On average, over 500,000 people watch or attend the Boston Marathon®—making it New England’s largest sporting event.
- Heartbreak Hill is only 88 feet long, but it’s the last of 4 hills.
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