If you are arriving today, welcome! Today is a great day to grab your bib from the expo (if you haven't already) and then hit some of the pop ups on Boylston, Newbury St, and attend a bit of Fan Fest offerings. There is such a great vibe with the pop-ups in town! 

This morning is typically the 5K run. A great event that finishes at the actual BM finish line on Boylston - how exciting! This event is open to everyone, great for spectators and friends in town, a great shakeout for runners, and does sell out - so we do recommend saving reg date openings! 

Today is also a great day to explore Boston - walk the Freedom Trail, stroll the Public Garden and the Commons, book a Duck Tour, tour Fenway Park and/or book a ticket to the Red Sox Game! Visit Harvard Square...maybe paaaahhhk your caaaaaah...wink! 

Enjoy. 

Race Eve! Today is a day to rest and relax.  Maybe take in a Sox Game. Is there a matinee on that works well? Check the weather and prep any last minute needs for race day - breakfast items, run supplements, clothing for cooler weather, etc. 

Today FIT programming includes a tour of the Boston 26.2 Marathon Course and a casual, fun pre-race dinner. 

TOUR THE BOSTON COURSE: FIT will take you on a journey out to Hopkinton to where race day magic begins - The Start Line. Get a chance to see the course, learn from our expert coaches on how to navigate the hills, stop at landmarks along the way - especially Hopkinton Center for the Arts & the Bobbi Gibb Statue, The Start Line (painted in all it's glory), The Team Hoyt Statue, the Start Gun Statue, pass the Spirit of the Marathon Statue, Spencer the Dog, Heartbreak Hill, Johnny Kelley and head towards the Citgo Sign past Fenway to view the right on Hereford...this is a great way to stay off your feet today and explore the course. 

This evening, join FIT for our pre-race dinner. Take the stress out of reservations and join us at our pre-race dinner. We do our best to accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and protein eaters - if you have a very specific pre-race routine/meal - we recommend securing reservations on your own. 

After a great meal with friends, fellow runners and spectators - it's time for a good nights sleep! 

Today is the day - you're off ! Time to walk to the buses that will bring you out to Hopkinton for the 130th running of the marathon from Hopkinton to Boston! 

Afterwards, opt to meet your fellow FIT runners and spectators back at the hotel for a post-race beverage & celebration. 

It has been our pleasure to host you at the 2026 Marathon at our hometown race, Boston! We hope you enjoyed our city and the time spent here with your fellow runners, spectators and friends. We also hope that you left with some core memories, new run stories, and some new friends in the running community - especially FIT! 

Congratulations, safe travels and we can't wait to host you once again! Happy running.