BestRaces| Distances | marathon |
| Surface | road |
| Field size | 54,000 runners |
| Founded | 1977 (49 years) |
| Elevation gain | 243 ft |
| USATF certified | Yes |
| Boston qualifier | Yes |
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That's about 175 runners for every hotel, motel and guest house within 15 miles of the race. Race weekend goes to whoever books first.
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- 243 ft of climbing · Flat
- ≈46°F on October race mornings
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