Boston Marathon

For water supply, Poland Spring bottled water and Gatorade are placed on both sides of the road every mile starting at the 2nd mile mark. There are three Maurten Hydrogel depots: 11.8 miles to the Wellesley border, 17 miles to Newton, and 21.5 miles just after Boston College. They offer both caffeine-free Gel 100 and caffeinated Gel 100 and CAF 100. Luggage storage is done at Boylston Street and Berkeley Street beyond the finish line, and only the transparent plastic bags handed out by the event at the Expo are accepted. Drop-off time is 05:45~09:15, pick-up time is 11:30-18:00. BIB Only the small 1-gallon starting area bag you receive at pickup can be taken to the race bus and Hopkinton. Baggage will not be transported from Hopkinton to the finish line, and any clothing left there will be donated to a local organization. The official bus to the departure point takes place on Charles Street between the Public Garden and Boston Common. Boarding start times are set for each wave, and the last bus leaves Boston Common at 09:30. You must show BIB when boarding. Parking in Hopkinton is provided on a first-come, first-served basis in the 52 and 80 South Street lots, and a shuttle to Athlete's Village runs from 07:00 to 10:15. After the game, a free bus from Boston back to Hopkinton will run from 12:00 to 19:00 on Columbus Avenue (Berkeley to Clarendon). Athlete's Village is located at Hopkinton Middle and High School and is equipped with Poland Spring bottled water, Gatorade, and portable toilets. You must show BIB to enter, and there is also a feeding area. Hopkinton has ample restrooms, so trespassing on private property is prohibited and anyone caught will be immediately disqualified and face legal action. To receive BIB, you must present your government-issued photo ID and digital BIB pickup pass in person during expo operating hours. Copies or digital copies are not accepted. BIB must be clearly visible on the top of outerwear, must not be folded, covered, or altered, and medical information and emergency contact information must be written on the back. At the finish line, you will receive Polish Spring water, a finisher's medal, a thermal blanket, Gatorade Endurance, a food bag, and medical assistance if needed.