Foot Traffic Flat course.
The marathon course for 2027 (4 Jul 2027): flat.
MarathonBQ course
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- —
- not published
- Descent
- —
- not published
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- —
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 06:10
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
- times count for Boston
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Early start for marathoners
If you expect to run slower than 10 minutes per mile, take the 5:30 AM early start to finish before the 11:30 AM course closure and 5.5-hour limit.
From the description
- 02
Dress for mild morning
The marathon starts at 6:10 AM when the typical temperature is 17.7°C. Wear light layers you can shed as it warms up.
From the start time, temperature
- 03
Line up by pace in half
Half marathon waves start at 6:30–6:33 AM based on pace (9 min/mile and under, then 9-10, 10-11, 11+). Enter the correct wave to avoid weaving on the flat course.
From the description
- 04
Even splits on flat course
The course is flat and fast, so aim for even or negative splits. Without hills, you can lock into a steady rhythm from the start.
From the elevation profile
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.