Other Initiatives
Celebrating 100 Starts
April 15, 2024 will mark the 100th time that the Boston Marathon will start in Hopkinton, MA. There is much to celebrate! Here are some of the celebration’s key initiatives, led by the 26.2 Foundation and the HCA.
Thank you to our 100 Starts Premier Sponsor, DELL Technologies.
Winged Foot Art Exhibition and Auction | April 1 – April 21
Modeled after Chatham, MA’s ‘Art in the Park’ annual summer exposition, we have created unique art installation of the ‘Winged Foot.’ Featuring the spirit of the marathon, each foot has been painted by a regional artist and is displayed on the Hopkinton Town Common. There is also an auction for each Winged Foot that serves a joint fundraiser for the 26.2 Foundation and the HCA.
Sponsored by Unibank.
Thank you to our Winged Foot Sponsors.
The auction is LIVE and will close on April 21.
stART Line Experience | April 1 – April 21 | 9 am to 5 pm
Launched in 2023, the stART Line Experience is a self-guided art and education tour of the ‘Marathon Legend’ sculptures in Hopkinton. Attendees begin at the HCA, where they can view a short video about the sculptures and a Marathon-themed exhibit. They are then given a map to visit each of the statues, as well as provided with a discount coupon to use at Start Line Brewing to enjoy lunch when they are done. There is also a special kids map with fun and engaging activities. This is a joint fundraiser for the 26.2 Foundation and the Hopkinton Center for the Arts.
Purchase tickets here.
Marathon Mural | April 1 - April 21
A unique, one-of-a-kind mural celebrating the marathon and featuring ‘Aeolian Step, the Flight of Victory’ by Faith Sycaoyao is displayed on the Hopkinton Public Library. Be sure to come by and take your photo in front of the mural.
Sponsored by Concierge Physical Therapy.
Special thanks to Corporate Communitions.
Celebration Sponsorship Opportunities
Help sponsor this celebration: Download Sponsorship Form.
Special thanks to our friend and partner, the HCA and to our Celebration Committee
Keep an eye on our ongoing effort: Hopkinton’s Marathon Footprint
The 26.2 Foundation is building on ‘Hopkinton’s Marathon Footprint’ project, with the goal of preserving those artifacts that commemorate Hopkinton’s historical association with the Boston Marathon. This initiative, created by the 26.2 Foundation, involves collecting, cataloguing, storing and displaying the artifacts for the common good.
Ultimately, the project’s objective is to archive and display these artifacts at the International Marathon Center in Hopkinton, the Foundation’s signature project. In addition to leaving a legacy for future generations, the overarching goal is to ensure that the materials and artefacts do not end up lost or forgotten.
Other Community Related Initiatives Celebrating 100 Starts
Hopkinton Marathon Committee is hosting a 100 Yard Dash for kids ages 5-12 on Saturday, April 13 at 1 pm. This is a free event. Register here.
Hopkinton Historical Society will be selling engraved Marathon Medallions and Davison Welch Marathon prints at the Town Common on Marathon Weekend, April 13-15.
Boston Marathon Traditions & Lore, an evening with bestselling author, Paul Clerici
The ‘Celebrating 100 Starts’ logo is available for anyone to use. If you would the logo, please contact kim.chisholm@26-2.org and she will send you the full color and black & white versions.