Guide to the Boston Marathon
Boston Marathon weekend in the city is filled with energy and pride! There’s a lot happening all around town, and this guide is filled with suggestions on where to eat and drink, street closings, and acts of kindness opportunities in the neighborhood! This guide will be updated daily – so make sure to check back!
Carbo-load
Whether you’re running the Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!
Boston Marathon Fan Fest
Boston Marathon Fan Fest, presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods, is the place to soak up the race-week atmosphere and have fun as you gear up for race day. Featuring appearances by Boston Marathon champions, live music, activities, food & beer, and more! Fan Fest is free and open to the public. Get the schedule of events here!
Check out the Daffodils
40,000 Daffodils to Welcome Runners for the 130th Boston Marathon all over Boston! Get all the beautiful details here!
Patriots Day Brunch/Lunch
Here are some spots open if you want to keep the weekend going!
One Boston Day – April 15th
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood? Here are some suggestions!
Ice Cream for Marathoners
Free Cone from Sully’s for all marathon runners! Bring your Boston Marathon medal into Sullivan’s Castle Island on Monday (4/20) or Tuesday (4/21) and enjoy a FREE soft serve!
Moki Marathon Recovery Fest
Join Moki for the 1st Annual Boston Marathon Recovery Fest! Decompress, stretch, reset, and recharge with instructors, vendors, and of course, premium saunas and cold plunges. Marathon runners sauna free with proof of participation! You can learn more here!
Taking the MBTA
The MBTA announced extra service for Marathon Monday. You can check out the schedule here.
Traffic/Parking
Wondering about traffic, where to park, and what streets will be closed? The City of Boston has some handy information available here!
Restricted/Prohibited Items
You can check out a list of restricted/prohibited items for Marathon Monday.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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