Marathon: Mile Marker 21
Mile Marker 20 > Mile Marker 21 > Mile Marker 22Town: Chestnut Hill, MA
Street: Commonwealth Avenue (236-266) (See a street level view of this location)
Overview
The runners have just finished the hills of Newton and are so happy they are done and are heading into the last leg of the race.
Run the Marathon from this Mile Marker!
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FOR RUNNERS
Get to know Mile Marker 21 of the course before race day.
FOR SPECTATORS
Get to know the neighborhood around Mile Marker 21.
Runners Insights
If you have paced yourself correctly, you can begin flying by people from 21 to the finish, as the last 5 miles is a 230 foot descent. If you have NOT paced yourself correctly, hang on ! Mile 21-22 drops 80 feet, and the roar of the Boston College kids is wonderful ! As you crest the hill at Boston College, you can get your first glimpse of the downtown syscrapers and often get a nice breeze.
Where to Watch
You are in Boston College country here and have crowds of students, sometimes 8 deep at pockets, screaming and cheering along this mile. For someone that wants to be able to see it all, this might not be a good place for you, but it sure is lively and fun.
GRAFFITI
Graffiti is a place for quick notes. Know the hours of a business but not sure where to put it? Did something just happen at this place? Leave some graffiti.
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