Boston Marathon Fan Fest

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Dates:	Friday, April 17, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Fairs & Festivals

Boston Marathon Fan Fest presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods is the place to soak in the race-week atmosphere and have fun as you gear up for race day.

Fan Fest presented by DICK'S Sporting Goods features appearances by Boston Marathon champions, live music, activities, a final race clinic, and more!

Getting There
City Hall Plaza is a short 1.6 mile walk from the Bank of America Boston Marathon® Expo, across the Boston Marathon Finish Line, through Frederick Law Olmsteds famed Public Garden and Boston Common, along the Freedom Trail by historic sights such as the Granary Burying Ground and to the Mayoral seat of the City of Boston at City Hall Plaza.

Explore a little further and visit Faneuil Hall, the bustling Seaport District, or experience world famous cuisine of Boston’s Italian North End neighborhood.

Food will be available all weekend long from Greco, The Sausage Guy, Central Cafe, and Cousins Maine Lobster!

View Schedule of Events & Live Music

Fan Fest is free and open to the public.

In addition to The Boston Marathon, Monday also features events like One Boston Day, Patriots Day and marks the kickoff of April School Vacation Week in Boston. Check out our handy guides to stay in the know about fun things to see & do.

HOURS

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Friday, April 17: 3 p.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday, April 18: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday, April 19: 11 a.m.– 6 p.m.

WEBSITE

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www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/bmweekend/boston-marathon-fan-fest/

LOCATION

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City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA map

City Hall Plaza