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Boston Marathon 2027 (131st)
Apr 19
Tell us your Massachusetts datesHopkinton to Boston (Patriots' Day route, MA) · Massachusetts
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Boston Marathon 2027 — 131st running, Hopkinton to Boylston Street, Patriots' Day Monday.
Runners crest Heartbreak Hill under spring trees as crowds line the course.
What you need to know
Boston Marathon 2027 (131st) takes place on Apr 19, 2027, from Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts. Normandy Farms Family Campground (Foxboro, off I-95 exit 9) runs a marathon-weekend shuttle to the Forge Park / 495 MBTA station — skip Boston traffic entirely, ride the Commuter Rail to South Station, walk to Boylston for the finish.
The Boston Athletic Association stages the 131st Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, April 19, 2027.
The 26.2-mile course runs from Hopkinton through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton (Heartbreak Hill at mile 20), Brookline, into Boston's Back Bay finish on Boylston Street. RV travelers can NOT base inside Boston city limits during marathon week (no overnight RV parking inside Route 128). Practical bases: Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday (~50 mi southeast in Middleboro, full hookups), Wompatuck State Park (Hingham, ~17 mi south, electric only), Normandy Farms Family Campground (Foxboro, ~25 mi south, 5-star private). MBTA's Franklin/Foxboro Line (from Forge Park/495, next to Normandy Farms) and the Framingham/Worcester Line both run into South Station — check mbta.com for marathon-day service changes.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Boston's Patriots' Day weather swings hard — 2018's race ran in 38°F + rain, 2012's hit 89°F. Pack for both. Race-day road closures span Route 135 (Hopkinton → Wellesley) and Beacon Street (Brookline → Boston) from 5 AM through evening cleanup. Massport bans Logan Airport curbside RV drop / pickup; use the Cell Phone Lot or Economy Garage.
Insider tip. Normandy Farms Family Campground (Foxboro, off I-95 exit 9) runs a marathon-weekend shuttle to the Forge Park / 495 MBTA station — skip Boston traffic entirely, ride the Commuter Rail to South Station, walk to Boylston for the finish.
Official source: baa.org/races/boston-marathon
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Frequently asked about Boston Marathon (131st)
When is Boston Marathon 2027 (131st)?
Boston Marathon 2027 (131st) takes place on Apr 19, 2027, from Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts.
Where is Boston Marathon (131st) held?
Hopkinton to Boston, Massachusetts (Patriots' Day route).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Apr 19, 2027 (single-day event).
What RV should I rent for Boston Marathon (131st)?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. The Boston Athletic Association stages the 131st Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, April 19, 2027. The 26.2-mile course runs from Hopkinton through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton (Heartbreak Hill at mile 20), Brookline, into Boston's Back Bay finish on Boylston Street. RV travelers can NOT base inside Boston city limits during marathon week (no overnight RV parking inside Route 128). Practical bases: Boston/Cape Cod KOA Holiday (~50 mi southeast in Middleboro, full hookups), Wompatuck State Park (Hingham, ~17 mi south, electric only), Normandy Farms Family Campground (Foxboro, ~25 mi south, 5-star private). MBTA's Franklin/Foxboro Line (from Forge Park/495, next to Normandy Farms) and the Framingham/Worcester Line both run into South Station — check mbta.com for marathon-day service changes.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 26 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Boston's Patriots' Day weather swings hard — 2018's race ran in 38°F + rain, 2012's hit 89°F. Pack for both. Race-day road closures span Route 135 (Hopkinton → Wellesley) and Beacon Street (Brookline → Boston) from 5 AM through evening cleanup. Massport bans Logan Airport curbside RV drop / pickup; use the Cell Phone Lot or Economy Garage.
What's an insider tip?
Normandy Farms Family Campground (Foxboro, off I-95 exit 9) runs a marathon-weekend shuttle to the Forge Park / 495 MBTA station — skip Boston traffic entirely, ride the Commuter Rail to South Station, walk to Boylston for the finish.
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Before you rent in Massachusetts — key local rules
Standard license covers personal motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — MA RMV
Every motorboat and PWC operator needs a boater safety certificate — Massachusetts Legislature — Chapter 350 of the Acts of 2024 (Hanson-Milone Act)
Limited public OHV; Beartown SF + Pittsfield SF primary — MA Dept of Conservation & Recreation — OHV
Massachusetts BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — MGL Chapter 90 §24
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Massachusetts rules · last verified 2026-05-10
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