Tens of thousands of runners, wheelchair riders, and hand cyclists finished the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street this week, while about a half million spectators lined the 26.2 mile-long course to cheer the participants on. Thousands of those attendees watched the action unfold here in Framingham.
This week marked the 129th edition of the Boston Marathon.
Tens of thousands of runners, wheelchair riders, and hand cyclists finished the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street this week, while about a half million spectators lined the 26.2 mile-long course to cheer the participants on. Thousands of those attendees watched the action unfold here in Framingham.
We spoke with some of them to learn about what brought them to the area–from near and far–and to learn about who they were cheering on.
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Monday, April 21, marks Marathon Monday here in Massachusetts, as the 129th running of the Boston Marathon will be making its way through Framingham.
This week on The Frame: state legislators visit the city to discuss a variety of local topics, the City Council hears updates on major municipal properties, and a spotlight on local runners ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday.
State Senate President Karen Spilka joined the city’s four state representatives virtually on Tuesday for their annual meeting with local legislators.
