Beantown Marathon
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Beantown Marathon : Event details
The Beantown Marathon is a USATF-certified, six-loop marathon held at Bare Cove Park in Hingham, MA on September 6, 2026. The field is limited to 500 registrants. The course is closed and looped, with a short packed gravel section near Bunker Alley and several stretches where runners travel in both directions; cones will separate opposing traffic.
The event is chip timed and includes two timing checkpoints on the course to verify lap splits. Pacing is pace-staggered: runners are grouped by goal finish time and may run with a designated pacing group. Elite bottle and fuel stations allow runners to stock personal drinks and snacks; general bottle and fuel stations provide water. In addition, runners may set up a labeled personal hydration/nutrition station at assigned bib tables near the start area.
Support and logistics include designated spectator areas, a gear check at registration, portable toilets at multiple locations, and two medical units - one mobile EMT unit on course and a stationary unit at the finish area. The race provides participant swag including a unisex hoodie and a finisher medal. Packet pickup is scheduled the Friday and Saturday before the race at Marathon Sports in Norwell. The permit cutoff time is 1 pm. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
