On April 17th, roads immediately surrounding the start line and town common (Main St., Ash St., Park St, and Hayden Rowe) will close at 6:30am, followed by all other roads leading into the downtown area will be closed for general travel as of 7:00am. Â This year will be consistent with recent years prior. The major roads leading into the downtown area will be blocked at the following locations:
- West Main Street at Lumber Street
- Wood Street at Elm Street
- Hayden Rowe Street at Chestnut
Ash Street at Blueberry Lane - Cedar Street at Legacy Farms North
- East Main Street at every intersection
In addition to these locations, all roadways that are adjacent to the roads where runners, spectators, volunteers, and workers are located will be blocked.
We live in the Maspenock area of town and are hoping to see the start for the first time. Any locals have recommendations on where to park or how to see the race?
What time reopening? How to get over to Startline brewery?
The runners are typically cleared out by 2:00 and the cleanup crew starts. Best guess is the roads will reopen around 5:00.
Patrick, I’ve volunteered in Ashland the past 3 years at one of the water stops. The final runners usually pass by us no later than 12:30 or so and then our cleanup begins. Figure the starting line area will see their final runners cross the start around 11:45 and then they’ll begin their cleanup. Roads usually reopen in Hopkinton around 1, and it’s progressive as you move down the marathon course.
With the way she’s acting, it’s GOOD that there are privacy laws! Can you imagine the fear the new owners would be in for their safety? They must’ve seen the posts in nearly every town & cities’s boards, they must be terririfed of her and her “supporters” who are only hearing one side.