How many days until Boston Marathon?
Boston Marathon is on Monday, April 19, 2027. There are 276 days left until Boston Marathon. Boston Marathon is observed on Third Monday in April, on Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts.
Date & Planning Details
Boston Marathon is observed on Third Monday in April, on Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts.
The 2027 Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2027. Future race dates should be checked with the organizer before booking travel.
Usually treated as an observance, not a day off.
Boston Marathon Calendar (2027)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Left | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 19 | Mon | 276 days | No |
What is Boston Marathon?
The Boston Marathon is one of the best-known annual marathons in the world. It is traditionally held on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday in April, and follows a point-to-point course from Hopkinton to Boston. The countdown is useful for runners preparing qualifying plans, spectators arranging travel, and anyone tracking race week in Massachusetts.
How People Observe It
Runners compete on the official course, spectators line the route, volunteers support aid stations and logistics, and many visitors plan the weekend around the race expo, local transit changes, road closures, and finish-line activities.
History and Background
The Boston Marathon began in 1897 and has become a major annual running event organized by the Boston Athletic Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Boston Marathon?
The next Boston Marathon is scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2027.
Is the Boston Marathon always in April?
It is normally held in April on Patriots’ Day, the third Monday of the month, although rare calendar changes can happen.
Where does the Boston Marathon start and finish?
The race starts in Hopkinton, Massachusetts and finishes in Boston.
Is the Boston Marathon a public holiday?
The race itself is not a public holiday, but it is held on Patriots’ Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts.
Can anyone run the Boston Marathon?
Most runners need to meet qualifying standards or enter through an approved charity or invitational program.
Boston Marathon Timeline
These milestones mark major points in the race’s development.
The first Boston Marathon was held with a small field of entrants.
The course was set from Hopkinton to Boston, shaping the route used by the race.
Roberta Gibb became the first woman known to complete the Boston Marathon course.
Women were officially allowed to enter the Boston Marathon.
A wheelchair division was added to the race.
Prize money was introduced for the open division.
The race was held in October instead of April after a calendar change.
This countdown uses the selected timezone to keep the live timer and date table consistent.
