Town of Hopkinton Celebrates 100 Years of Boston Marathon Starts
26.2 Foundation and Hopkinton Center for the Arts
Recognize Town’s Unique Marathon Connection through Art and Events
Hopkinton, MA, March 26, 2024 – The 26.2 Foundation and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) have joined forces to spotlight the town of Hopkinton’s centennial celebration as the start of the world’s oldest, continuous marathon. April 15th marks the 100th time that this famous race has started in town; prior to 1924, the starting line was located in the neighboring town of Ashland.