Boston Marathon 20 Apr 2026

Roads around the course start to close from 07:00 and traffic may be busy, so try to park a little further away and allow plenty of travel time as traffic will be busy.

For the race start, parking is available at Hopkinton State Park and a shuttle service runs between the park and the start area.

The remainder of the course does not have designated parking areas, so you will need to use public parking.

Taxis can travel to and from the areas around the entire course, but keep in mind that the main course road closes from 07:00 as well as surrounding streets, and so you will need to leave early or take a route that does not intercept with the course.

The Worcester/Framingham Commuter rail line stops at the following stations alone the course:

• Ashland – 1.6 km (19 min) walk from the mile 3.7
• Framingham – next mile 6.6
• West Natick – next mile 8
• Natick – next to mile 10
• Wellesley Square – next mile 13.4
• Wellesley Hills – next mile 14.4
• Wellesley Farms next mile15.5
• Yawkey – next mile 24.5
• Back Bay – next to the finish line

The MBTA Green Line provides the best access for Newton and Brookline at the following stations:

• Woodand – line D · next mile 17
• Boston College – line B · next mile 21.5
• Cleveland Circle – line C · next to mile 22.3

The final leg of the course runs directly into Downtown Boston, and so walking may be a good option if you are staying centrally.