THE COURSE

The historic course starts on Main Street in the rural New England town of Hopkinton and follows Route 135 through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, and Wellesley to where Route 135 joins Route 16. It continues along Route 16 through Newton Lower Falls, turning right at the fire station onto Commonwealth Avenue, which is Route 30. It follows Commonwealth through the Newton Hills, bearing right at the reservoir onto Chestnut Hill Avenue to Cleveland Circle. The route then turns left onto Beacon Street continuing through Kenmore Square, and under Massachusetts Avenue. The course turns right onto Hereford Street (NOTE: against normal traffic flow) then left onto Boylston Street, finishing near the John Hancock Tower in Copley Square.

AT&T ATHLETE ALERT

Register for the marathon's AT&T Athlete Alert by simply texting RUNNER to 345678. You will receive an alert when the runner passes the 10K, half-marathon and 30K marks and then when he or she hits the finish line.

RACE DAY MEDIA COVERAGE

Live local coverage on WBZ-TV, or boston.cbslocal.com
Live national coverage on Universal Sports Television Network
Live online streaming on www.universalsports.com
Live web coverage on www.baa.org

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m. Mobility Impaired Participants Start
9:17 a.m. Push-Rim Wheelchair Division Start
9:22 a.m. Handcycle Participants Start
9:32 a.m. Elite Women's Start
10:00 a.m. Elite Men's Start & Wave One
10:20 a.m Wave Two
10:40 a.m. Wave Three
5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Grand Ballroom,
138 St. James Avenue, Boston
7:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Post-Race Party* (21 and older only)
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston
*Tickets on sale at the John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo

OPTIMAL VIEWING TIMES/LOCATIONS

Split	Location	Lead Men Wheelchair	Lead Women Wheelchair	Lead Women	Lead Men
Start	Main St. Hopkinton	9:17 a.m.	9:17 a.m.	9:32 a.m.	10:00 a.m.
5K	Rt. 135, Ashland	9:26 a.m.	9:26 a.m.	9:49 a.m.	10:15 a.m.
10K	Rt. 135, Framingham	9:36 a.m.	9:38 a.m.	10:06 a.m.	10:30 a.m.
15K	Rt. 135, Natick	9:47 a.m.	9:50 a.m.	10:22 a.m.	10:46 a.m.
20K	Rt. 135, Wellesley	9:57 a.m.	10:02 a.m.	10:39 a.m.	11:01 a.m.
Half	Rt. 135, Wellesley	9:59 a.m.	10:04 a.m.	10:42 a.m.	11:04 a.m.
25K	Rt. 16, Wellesley	10:07 a.m.	10:14 a.m.	10:57 a.m.	11:16 a.m.
30K	Rt. 30, Newton	10:17 a.m.	10:26 a.m.	11:14 a.m.	11:31 a.m.
35K	Rt. 30, Boston	10:27 a.m.	10:38 a.m.	11:31 a.m.	11:47 a.m.
40K	Beacon St., Boston	10:36 a.m.	10:49 a.m.	11:48 a.m.	12:02 p.m.
Finish	Boylston St., Boston	10:41 a.m.	10:55 a.m.	11:56 a.m.	12:08 p.m.

ROAD CLOSURES - CITY OF BOSTON

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 TO TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011

Wednesday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 19
- Boylston Street, both sides from Exeter Street to Arlington Street (intermittent closings)

Saturday, April 16 to Tuesday, April 19
- Dartmouth Street, both sides from St. James Avenue to Boylston Street

Sunday, April 17 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- various streets through Downtown, Beacon Hill and Back Bay for BAA 5K and Invitational Miles (closed as run progresses to finish line)

Monday, April 18
- all streets around Copley Square will be closed at 6:00 am
- all streets inside of Massachusetts Avenue will be closed at 9 am
- all streets outside of Massachusetts Avenue will be closed at 9:30 am

Monday, April 18
The following streets will be closed:
- Commonwealth Avenue from Newton Town Line (Lake Street) to Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Chestnut Hill Avenue from Commonwealth avenue to Brookline Town Line (Ayr Road)
- Beacon Street from Chestnut Hill Ave to Brookline Town Line (Cleveland Circle)
from Beacon Street through Brookline will also be closed]
from Brookline Town Line (St. Mary's Street) to Comm Avenue
- Berkeley Street from Stuart St. to Newbury Street -
- Commonwealth Avenue from Beacon Street to Gloucester Street
- Massachusetts Avenue from Beacon Street to Belvidere Street
- Boylston Street from Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Street
- Dalton Street from Belvidere Street to Boylston Street
- Hereford Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
- Gloucester Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street
- Fairfield Street from Boylston Street to Newbury Street
- Exeter Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Huntington Avenue
- Dartmouth Street from St. James Avenue to Newbury Street
- Clarendon Street from Commonwealth Avenue to Stuart Street
- Berkeley Street from Columbus Avenue to Newbury Street
- St. James Avenue from Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street
- Stuart St. from Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street
- Trinity Place from St. James Avenue to Mass. Turnpike on-ramp
- Public Alley #440 from Exeter Street to Dartmouth Street
- Providence Street from Arlington Street to Berkeley Street

Please note, road reopening time frames are estimates and exact road reopening time frames will be dependent upon density of runners remaining on course and ability to safely reopen the roads.
*all times are approximate.

VIEWING THE BOSTON MARATHON IN HOPKINTON

Limited parking is available at the South Street lot and at Hopkinton State Park on Route 85. Shuttle buses drop off spectators in the center of Hopkinton. Buses make return trips to the parking lots until approximately 11:30 a.m. Viewing along the course route in each of the respective cities and towns is based on a first come basis.

RACE DAY ROAD CLOSURES*

Town/City	Roads Close	Roads Open
Hopkinton	7:00 a.m.	1:00 p.m.
Ashland	7:30 a.m.	1:00 p.m.
Framingham	8:45 a.m.	1:30 p.m.
Natick	8:45 a.m.	2:00 p.m.
Wellesley	8:45 a.m.	2:30 p.m.
Newton	9:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.
Brookline	9:30 a.m.	4:30 p.m.
Boston	Variable	6:00 p.m.

*all times are approximate.

RACE DAY TIMING & SCORING

The Boston Marathon uses a computer chip timing device as the primary method of scoring the race. The B.A.A. tracks every athlete at each 5 kilometer checkpoint. Family and friends can track the progress of their favorite runners by entering the name and/or bib number of the entrant(s) here.

PARKING IN BOSTON

Race Week
On-street parking in Boston's Back Bay is extremely limited during race week. There are a number of parking garages in the area; however, public transportation is strongly encouraged.
Race Day
Parking meters are not active on Patriots' Day; however, due to road closures and traffic congestion, spectators will be unable to drive near the finish area.

Garage @ 100 Clarendon
Park just steps away from the Boston Marathon at the Garage @ 100 Clarendon. Located one block from the finish line, Garage @ 100 Clarendon is proud to be the Official Parking Garage of the Boston Marathon. Garage @ 100 Clarendon is the Back Bay and South End's most affordable and conveniently located parking facility. Positioned above the Massachusetts Turnpike and next door to Back Bay Rail Station, this full service parking facility offers flexible parking services with unmatched customer service. Stay, Park & Save - Stay at any Boston hotel and receive discounted parking at Garage @ 100 Clarendon. Visit www.100clarendon.com for more information on Marathon Day Parking, Hotel Parking, and all other parking services.

FINISH AREA

The final 100 meters of the race is lined with bleacher seating. However, this area is reserved for race officials and invited guests. The Charles River (north) side of Boylston Street is open to the general public, and many fans arrive at the finish area in the early hours of the morning to secure the best viewing area. Spectators planning to view the race from this area should plan accordingly, and be aware of the many parking restrictions. A viewing area for persons with disabilities is located at the corner of Hereford and Boylston Streets. This area is adjacent to the Boston EMS Medical Tent and the fire station. Principal race sponsor John Hancock furnishes the finish area with a large video monitor, enabling spectators to watch a broadcast of the race while they await the arrival of all the finishers. The screen is located on Boylston Street at the intersection of Exeter Street, opposite the Boston Public Library.

FAMILY MEETING AREA

The Family Meeting Area is located on St. James Avenue and Stuart Street, from Berkeley Street to Clarendon Street. Alphabetically-lettered and posted signs enable parties to meet at the sign with the first letter of the athlete's last name. Families, friends and athletes are urged to MAKE PLANS PRIOR TO RACE DAY on exactly where to reunite. You are urged to reunite in the Family Meeting Area; if you choose to meet elsewhere in the Boylston Street area be sure to check whether that location will be accessible on race day! You will not be able to drive near the finish. Also, please remember that it may take your athlete considerable time after crossing the finish line to meet you. Post-race, athletes are getting fluids and refreshments, gathering belongings, collecting their medals, and receiving massages. So, please be patient.