Boston Marathon Poster
The world's oldest annual marathon and one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, run from Hopkinton to Boston on Patriots' Day.
- City
- Boston
- Country
- USA
- Distance
- 42.2 km / 26.2 mi
- Date
- April 20, 2026 (approx.)
The Boston Marathon is a marathon of 42.2 km (26.2 mi), based in Boston, USA, usually in April. Drop in your GPX, TCX, FIT or KML file to create a custom poster of your route.
Official race website: Boston Marathon
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The Boston Marathon course
This historic point-to-point route runs from rural Hopkinton eastward into downtown Boston, passing through Ashland, Framingham, Natick and the scream tunnel at Wellesley College before the Newton hills, culminating in the famous Heartbreak Hill around mile 20. Although it has a net downhill drop of roughly 140 m and a fast early descent, the late hills and a course that can favour or hurt runners depending on wind make it demanding; because it is point-to-point and net downhill, marks set here are not eligible as world records.
- Profile
- Hilly
- Elevation gain
- 250 m
- First held
- 1897
- Field size
- ~30,000
- Course record (M)
- 2:01:52
- Course record (W)
- 2:17:22
Typical race-day conditions: Mid-April in Boston: variable, often 5-15 C, can be cold, wet, hot, or windy.
What your Boston Marathon poster could look like
Style examples with illustrative routes — upload your own GPS file below and your real route & stats replace these.
Make your own Boston Marathon poster — right here
The official Boston Marathon course is already loaded. Add your finish time, tweak the design, and download a print-ready poster — free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
- What date is the Boston Marathon held?
- The Boston Marathon is typically held in April — around April 20, 2026 (check the official race site for the confirmed 2026 date).
- What distance is the Boston Marathon?
- 42.2 km (26.2 mi) — full marathon distance.
- Where is the Boston Marathon held?
- The Boston Marathon is held in Boston, USA.
- Who organises the Boston Marathon?
- The Boston Marathon is organised by Boston Athletic Association, whose official website has entry and course details.
- Where can I find official Boston Marathon information?
- Dates, entry, and course details are published on the official Boston Marathon website. After the race, export your GPS file and turn it into a poster here.
- How do I make a Boston Marathon poster?
- Upload your GPX, TCX, or FIT file to Route Posters. Your 42.2 km (26.2 mi) route and stats are instantly turned into a beautiful, print-ready poster — free and no sign-up needed.
- How do I get my GPS file for the Boston Marathon?
- After your race, export a GPX, TCX, or FIT file from Strava, Garmin Connect, Apple Fitness, Komoot, Wahoo, Suunto, or your watch app. Look for the "Export" or "Download" option on the activity detail page.