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CrackedBell Hopkinton to Boston SUNDAY SHAKEOUT RUN

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:15 AM EDT

Location
Boston, MA
16 Charles Street, 02108
Featured distance
2.25 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

A relaxed, complimentary shakeout run in Boston the day before the marathon, complete with a unique 'throw away' T-shirt.

  • Fun
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join this complimentary Sunday morning shakeout run in Boston, designed for runners preparing for the big race the following day. Starting and finishing from the bus loading area for Hopkinton, this short 2.25-mile journey offers a relaxed way to stretch your legs. Opt for a slightly longer 5K route if you wish. Register early to receive a special 'throw away' T-shirt, perfect for race morning.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a free, relaxed Sunday morning shakeout run.
  • Choose between a 2.25-mile route or a 5K option.
  • Receive a special 'throw away' T-shirt with early registration.

Standout details

  • Free shakeout run
  • Day before the Boston Marathon
  • Unique 'throw away' T-shirt
  • Starts at Boston Common

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Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

WE ARE STARTING EARLY. HOPEFULLY YOU'LL HELP US GROW!

This is a FREE Sunday morning shakeout run, starting and finishing from where your busses will load for the trip up to Hopkinton High School the next day.

As it is the morning before the race our journey will be short: just 2.25 miles to the Tommy Leonard Bridge on Mass Ave (the 1K to go underpass) and back. If you care to go further from the start to the Citgo Sign and back would be about 5K.

REGISTER EARLY and you'll receive a THIS IS MY 2026 runBUCKS CrackedBell HOPKINTON to BOSTON THROW AWAY T-SHIRT so that you'll have a shirt to throw away before the race starts!

START:

BOSTON COMMON:

16 Charles St, Boston, MA 02108

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