Boston Marathon
Heartbreak Hill. Tradition.
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Heartbreak Hill. Tradition.Know the course before you race it.
Point-to-point from Hopkinton to Copley Square. Net downhill overall but with significant rolling — the Newton Hills from miles 16–21 culminate in Heartbreak Hill.
April in New England: historically variable, 35–65°F. The 2012 and 2018 editions were extremely hot/cold respectively. Athletes must plan for any condition.
Aid stations every 5K with water and Gatorade Endurance. Gels available at mile 17 (PowerBar Perform).
Heartbreak Hill at mile 21 comes after the downhill-heavy Newton section has already trashed the quads. Athletes who go out too fast hit the wall before the finish on Boylston.
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