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Welcome to Hopkinton: A snapshot of the Boston Marathon start line

Curious about what the Boston Marathon start looks like before the race? Take a peek for yourself.

April 15, 2017
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The 2017 Boston Marathon is happening Monday morning. We stopped by the visit the start line two days out from the big day as race officials prep it for the 30,000 runners that will compete over 42.2K this year. Curious about what the Boston Marathon start looks like before the race? Take a peek for yourself.

Photos: Sinead Mulhern

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Welcome to Hopkinton. When you see this sign, you know it’s race weekend!
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Marathon officials get the signs ready for the marathon.
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Port-a-potties are fresh and clean… for now.
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Corrals just before the start line.
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Race officials prepping the course signs.
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The statue depicts George V. Brown who was the official race starter between 1905 to 1937.
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The freshly painted start line is spick and span!

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