Schedule of Events

Reggie Lewis Track, Boston
Wednesday, April 15
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
John Hancock, in partnership with the Boston Scholar Athlete Program, brings members of Boston high school track teams together to meet and train with world-class marathoners, including past champions, Olympians, and top Americans.

Hopkinton, MA
Thursday, April 16
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 16
Time: 2:30 pm

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Oval & Venetian Rooms
Friday, April 17
10:00 a.m.
Principal sponsor John Hancock presents the top competitors running the 119th Boston Marathon, including
past champions, Olympians, World Marathon Majors event champions, and top Americans. Media are provided individual interview opportunities.

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Friday, April 17 (2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 18 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, April 19 (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 17 (2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Saturday, April 18 (9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Sunday, April 19 (9:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.)

The 38th 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 18
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 18
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 18
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

More than 20 middle schools from around Greater Boston will convene for the 19th 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 19
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 20
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 21
10:00 a.m.
This conference features champions of the 2015 Boston Marathon, and other notable finishers.