This year, Boston falls on the Monday after Easter. Since schools will be closed, Connor will be accompanying Jen and I to Boston to take in the sites, sounds and history of Boston.
One thing I am really excited about, maybe even more than the marathon, is getting to run the Boston Athletic Association 5k with Connor. He will get to run a portion of the historic marathon course and see first-hand what the “Right on Hereford, left on Boylston” feels like. I will be right there pacing him and sharing in that moment. For a 10 year old that likes to run, does it get much better than that? For a dad to share that with his young son … I can’t wait!
5K COURSE
- The B.A.A. 5K course is a scenic tour through Boston’s Back Bay, taking participants down Boylston Street and across the Boston Marathon finish line.
- The race begins on Charles Street and proceeds right onto Boylston Street before taking another right onto Arlington Street.
- Participants then take a left onto Commonwealth Avenue, eventually passing the one mile mark.
- Reaching Charlesgate West, runners will turn around onto the inbound side of Commonwealth Avenue and follow the Boston Marathon race course, taking a right on Hereford Street and left on Boylston Street, ultimately passing over the Boston Marathon finish line.
- Participants will continue down Boylston Street before taking a left on Charles Street for the finish between the Public Garden and Boston Common.
