Schedule of Events

Reggie Lewis Track, Boston
Wednesday, April 13
10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
John Hancock, in partnership with the United States Fund for UNICEF, brings Boston 3rd, 4th and 5th graders together to meet and train with world-class marathoners, including past champions, Olympians, and top Americans at the Reggie Lewis Track Center. 2014 Boston Marathon Champion Meb Keflezighi will join students this year.

Hopkinton, MA
Thursday, April 14
9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
John Hancock brings the elite Kenyan runners together with Hopkinton elementary students for a pre-race pep rally in the historic town where the Marathon begins. Students study the culture of their running friends throughout the year.

Fairmont Copley Plaza
Thursday, April 14
Time: 2:30 pm

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Oval & Venetian Rooms
Friday, April 15
10:00 a.m.
Principal sponsor John Hancock presents the top competitors running the 120th Boston Marathon, including past champions, Olympians, Abbott World Marathon Majors event champions, and top Americans. Media are provided individual interview opportunities.

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Venetian Room
Friday, April 15
2:30 p.m.

Notable athletes of the B.A.A. 5K, Scholastic, and Professional Invitational Mile will be available to the media.

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center

Friday, April 15 (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 16 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and Sunday, April 17 (9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.)
Registered athletes pick up their official race numbers.

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Friday, April 15 (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 16 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, April 17 (9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.)

The 39th annual John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo features more than 200 exhibitors and is widely regarded as the running industry’s premier showcase for new products, services, and events. Complimentary admission courtesy of John Hancock, Conventures, Inc., and the B.A.A.

Boston Common
Saturday, April 16
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

An estimated 10,000 participants will take part in the seventh annual B.A.A. 5K from Boston Common. The race course will pass over the Boston Marathon finish line. Race registration opened to the general public in February.

Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
Saturday, April 16
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

The Invitational Mile features some of the top professional and scholastic milers. The high school athletes represent the eight host cities and towns of the Boston Marathon.

Boylston Street, Copley Square, Boston
Saturday, April 16
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

More than 20 middle schools from around Greater Boston will convene for the 20th consecutive year for the B.A.A. Relay Challenge. In the culmination of a month-long program taught by volunteer coaches, the relay challenge will feature students from all of the schools competing near the Boston Marathon finish line.

City Hall Plaza near Faneuil Hall
Sunday, April 17
4:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.

A dinner for athletes and guests. Members of the media are invited. Any press credential gains entry

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Grand Ballroom
Monday, April 18
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Post-race interviews with winners and contenders in all divisions begin at approximately 11:00 a.m., at the conclusion of the push rim wheelchair division race, and last until approximately 2:00 p.m.

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Venetian Room
Tuesday, April 19
10:00 a.m.
This conference features champions of the 2016 Boston Marathon, and other notable finishers.