The Boston Marathon Weekend Events Guide 2025

Boston Marathon Weekend Events Guide 2025

Today’s newsletter is written by Letty, host of the Marathon Running Podcast and YouTube Channel:

SPOILER ALERT - this year, yours truly is hosting a Q & A with Keira D’Amato at Marathon Sports on Boylston and I am so excited (I will list it below)! I've been making the trek to Boston for marathon weekend for years and it is one of my favorite weekends!

So with that in mind, I've rounded up my favorite bunch of great options for you – whether you're running or just in town to soak up the incredible atmosphere.

Here's the rundown:

📅 Multi-day Events 

🎟️ Boston Marathon Expo The official Boston Marathon expo where you pick up your bib and explore gear, nutrition, and running-related vendors. 📍 John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston. 🕓 Friday, April 18: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday, April 19: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday, April 20: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🔗 Boston Marathon Expo Info

🎉 Boston Marathon Fan Fest (Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods) A three-day celebration in downtown Boston with live music, interviews with pros, photo ops, and fun for runners and fans. 📍 City Hall Plaza 🕓 Friday, April 18: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday, April 19: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, April 20: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🔗 Fan Fest Info

📅 Friday, April 18 

🎤 Kiera D’Amato Q&A (Marathon Running Podcast) Join elite runner Kiera D’Amato for an intimate Q&A and photo opportunity hosted by Letty from the Marathon Running Podcast and Rizzo Los Angeles. 📍 Marathon Sports, 939 Boylston 🕓 4:00 PM 🔗 Event Info

🍝 Cheers to Boston – Runna x Best Day Brewing Welcome Party Kick off the weekend with drinks and good vibes at this social meet-up hosted by Runna. 📍 337 Newbury St 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 🔗 Event Info

🟡 Tracksmith Community Kick-Off Party An energetic community party at the Trackhouse to get marathon weekend started with friends and fellow runners. 📍 Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street 🕡 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM 🔗 Tracksmith Kick-Off

📅 Saturday, April 19 

🏃 Tracksmith Shakeout Run Join the Tracksmith community for a relaxed pre-marathon run through the city. 📍 Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street 🕣 Doors open 8:30 AM | Run ~9:00 AM 🔗 Tracksmith Saturday Shakeout

🎧 Shokz 2-Mile Shakeout Run Test out Shokz headphones during this easy-paced 2-mile fun run with Marathon Sports. 📍 939 Boylston Street 🕘 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM 🔗 Shokz Demo Run

🏃 New Balance Marathon Relay Form a team and compete in this fun relay event at the NB indoor track facility. 📍 The Track at New Balance, Brighton 🕒 Doors 3:00 PM | Race 3:30 PM 🔗 Relay Registration

📊 Boston Marathon Course Preview with Runna Learn about the Boston course strategy from Runna coaches and experts. 📍 337 Newbury Street 🕔 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors 4:45 PM) 🔗 Runna Course Preview

📅 Sunday, April 20 

☕ Tracksmith Pre-Race Shakeout Ease into race day with a relaxed run and free coffee at the Trackhouse. 📍 Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street 🕘 9:00 AM (Doors 8:30 AM) 🔗 Tracksmith Pre-Race

🐰 rabbit x Kofuzi Shakeout Join popular YouTuber Kofuzi and rabbit for a fun Sunday morning group run. 📍 119 Newbury Street 🕘 9:00 AM 🔗 rabbit x Kofuzi

👟 Cooldown x Altra x Feetures x Garmin Shakeout A multi-brand community run with snacks, giveaways, and post-run stretching. 📍 939 Boylston St 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🔗 Event Info

🏃‍♀️ Bakline 5K Shakeout A chill 5K route ending with free cookies from Levain Bakery. 📍 Boylston & Charles St → Ends at Levain Bakery 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🔗 Event Info

📅 Monday, April 21 

🎊 Tracksmith Marathon After Party Celebrate your finish with free posters, good vibes, and the full Tracksmith community. 📍 Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street 🕛 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🔗 Tracksmith Post-Race

🍻 Boston Marathon After Party Celebrate your race with beer, food, and music at the Sam Adams Brewery! 📍 Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St, Boston, MA Sunday, April 20: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 🔗 Event Info

🔥 AFTER:MILES x Red Bull After Party The big Monday night bash with drinks, DJs, medal engraving, and more. 📍 Venu Nightclub, 100 Warrenton Street 🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 🔗 RSVP

📅 Tuesday, April 22 

🧘 Recover & Flow with Runna A gentle yoga and recovery session to help you bounce back post-marathon. 📍 337 Newbury Street 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 🔗 Runna Recovery Event

🧢 Tracksmith Finishers Poster Stamping & Custom Hoodies Stop by for free custom poster stamping and hoodie embroidery for finishers. 📍 Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🔗 Tracksmith Event

A little word of advice for my runners out there: don't feel like you need to hit every single one of these unless you're an absolute social butterfly! Remember, the main event is the marathon itself, so prioritize rest and recovery. But hey, we're here to have fun and celebrate this amazing weekend, so pick a few that sound good and enjoy!

Have an amazing Boston Marathon Weekend! Enjoy the runs, the camaraderie, and all the fun events!