Be Prepared for Road Closures Monday for the Boston Marathon
Traffic in Boston will be impacted as runners and spectators from across the country — and the world — descend on Boston for the 2026 Boston Marathon. Here’s what you’ll…
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Traffic in Boston will be impacted as runners and spectators from across the country — and the world — descend on Boston for the 2026 Boston Marathon.
Here's what you'll need to know about road closures, public transportation, and more for the marathon on Monday, April 20:
Road Closures
The Boston Athletic Association provided the following timelines for the marathon course road closures.
| LOCATION | TIME OF CLOSURE-TIME OF REOPENING |
|---|---|
| Hopkinton | 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Ashland | 7 a.m.-1:45 p.m. |
| Framingham | 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. |
| Natick | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Wellesley | 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Newton | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Brookline | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Boston | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
The Town of Hopkinton stated that Main Street, Ash Street, Park Street, and Hayden Rowe will be closed at 6:30 a.m. These roads surround the starting line and the town common area. Other roads that lead into downtown Hopkinton will be closed at 7 a.m.
The following intersections will be blocked off for the marathon:
- West Main Street at Lumber Street
- Wood Street at Elm Street
- Hayden Rowe Street at Chestnut
- Ash Street at Blueberry Lane
- Cedar Street at Legacy Farms North
- East Main Street at every intersection
Parking and Public Transportation
Parking will be extremely limited on Monday, April 20. More information about places you cannot park is available on the City of Boston website.
According to a USA TODAY Network - New England report, parking suggestions include the 100 Clarendon garage, the parking garage at 100 Huntington Ave. in Boston, and the Copley Place parking garage at 2 Copley Place.
Boston city officials urge people not to drive vehicles. Instead, runners and spectators are encouraged to use the MBTA or Blue Bikes, or walk when possible.
The Boston Marathon, held every year on Patriots' Day, passes through eight Massachusetts communities. The race starts in Hopkinton, weaves its way through Framingham and Wellesley, and ends in Boston.
