2016 Boston Marathon Schedule of Events

PUBLIC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR PARTICIPANTS

Friday, April 15
Participant Number Pick-up:  10:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo:  10:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston
The 39th annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo features more than 150 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. Complimentary admission courtesy of John Hancock, Conventures, Inc., and the B.A.A.

Saturday, April 16
Participant Number Pick-up:  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo:  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston

B.A.A. 5K:  8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Boston Common, Boston
An estimated 10,000 participants will take part in the eighth annual B.A.A. 5K, starting and finishing on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common. The race course will pass over the Boston Marathon finish line. Race registration is closed.

B.A.A. Invitational Mile:  10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
The B.A.A. Invitational Mile features some of the top professional and scholastic milers. High school and middle school athletes represent the eight host cities and towns of the Boston Marathon route.

B.A.A. Relay Challenge:  1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
More than 20 middle schools from around Greater Boston will convene for the 20th consecutive year for the B.A.A. Relay Challenge. In the culmination of a month-long program taught by volunteer coaches, the relay challenge will feature students competing near the Boston Marathon finish line.

Sunday, April 17
Participant Number Pick-up:  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, oston
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo:  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, Boston

Boston Marathon Pre-Race Dinner:  4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
City Hall Plaza near Faneuil Hall, Boston
A complimentary dinner for official participants. Guests may purchase additional tickets at the Party Ticket Booth in the Number Pick-up area of the Expo. 

Monday, April 18

120th Running of the Boston Marathon – Official Start Times

DIVISION	START TIME	APPROX # OF ENTRANTS
Mobility Impaired	8:50 a.m.	50
Men's Push-Rim Wheelchair	9:17 a.m.	35
Women's Push-Rim Wheelchair	9:19 a.m.	15
Handcycles & Duos	9:22 a.m.	18 plus 6 Duos
Elite Women	9:32 a.m.	50
Elite Men & Wave One	10:00 a.m.	7,500
Wave Two	10:25 a.m.	7,500
Wave Three	10:50 a.m.	7,500
Wave Four	11:15 a.m.	7,500

Boston Marathon Awards Ceremony:  5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston
The top 10 overall men and women; men’s and women’s wheelchair champions; top three Age Group winners in all divisions; and top three Visually Impaired finishers will receive their awards. This ceremony is open to the public.

Boston Marathon Mile 27 – Official Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams:  6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Fenway Park, Boston
Participants can celebrate their accomplishment, experience America’s most beloved ballpark, and taste Samuel Adams products. Boston Marathon Mile 27 is complimentary for runners, and guests may purchase tickets at the Party Ticket Booth in the Number Pick-up area of the Expo. 

Source: Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)