Course & Elevation

The Bay State Marathon follows a scenic point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Boston, running largely along the same iconic route as the Boston Marathon. Runners traverse the Merrimack River valley through charming New England towns, with minimal elevation changes and excellent crowd support throughout the race.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 13°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Early October in Massachusetts brings cool, pleasant fall weather ideal for marathon running. Expect crisp mornings with moderate temperatures and low humidity, though occasional rain is possible.

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes September

Entry Cost $140-$160

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Bay State Marathon follows portions of the same route as the famous Boston Marathon, giving runners a taste of historic New England running.
▸ The race is part of the Bay State Games, one of the largest Olympic-style amateur athletic competitions in the United States.
▸ Lowell was the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution and features historic mill architecture along the race route.
▸ The course is notably flat with excellent support from spectators in the charming towns of Massachusetts.

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