Course & Elevation
A point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Boston's Copley Square. Features the notorious Newton Hills including Heartbreak Hill between miles 17–21. Net downhill but the late-race hills are demanding.
Course Facts
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 149 m
Surface road
Profile Hilly
Weather on Race Day
12°C
Temperature
55%
Humidity
35%
Rain Chance
Spring weather in New England is unpredictable — temperatures can range from 5°C to 25°C. Headwinds are common.
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