Marathon 2009

Hopkinton Police

Public Service Announcement

 

1.  Start Times:
     a.  9:00 AM: Mobility Impaired start
     b.  9:22 AM: Wheelchair and Handcycles start
     c.  9:32 AM: Elite women start
     d.  10:00 AM: First Wave Runner start
     e.  10:30 AM: Second Wave runner start
     f.   This year, Runners will be lined up in corrals which will be placed on Main Street, from the starting line to the Police station.

2.  Road Closures:
     a.  All roads around the Town Common will be shut down at 07:00 AM
     b.  All roads leading into Hopkinton will be shut down at 07:30 AM
     c.  Route 495 Exit 21A North and South will be closed at 07:30
Anticipated road re-opening 12:30 PM.

3.  Bus Shuttle Service:
     a.  Shuttle service for runners and spectators will start at 06:00 AM from designated parking lots on South Street and the Hopkinton State Park. A total of 60 buses will be used for the shuttle. The shuttle service will run from 6AM to 12 PM Noon.

     b.  Registered Runners boarding the 20 buses on South Street will be transported from South Street to Hopkinton High School via Route 495 South to Route 85 North to the High School. THIS IS FOR REGISTERED RUNNERS ONLY.

     c.  Spectators boarding the 20 buses on South Street will be transported to Main Street and Mayhew Street where they will exit the buses. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ALL SPECTATORS USE THE BUSES AT HOPKINTON STATE PARK.

      d.  Spectators and runners boarding the 20 buses at the Hopkinton State Park will be transported to the intersection of Cedar Street and A Street where they will exit the buses and walk to the High School. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ALL SPECTATORS USE THE BUSES AT HOPKINTON STATE PARK.

     e.  A “VOLUNTEER ONLY” pick up bus will meet at the Hopkinton Town Common at 12 PM Noon for transportation back to Boston. This is for BAA volunteers only.

4.  Parking:
     a.  There will be no on street parking allowed in or near the center of town on Marathon Monday. 
     b.  Numerous roads in Hopkinton will be posted No Parking.
     c.  Parking is allowed only in designated parking lots on South Street and at Hopkinton State Park. Parking is not allowed on South Street or Cedar Street.
     d.  All violators will be TICKETED and TOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

5.  Residents:
     a.  Please allow ample time to leave your residence to go about your daily business if necessary. Once the roads have closed you will not be allowed to return until the roads re-open without an authorized pass. No Exceptions.
     b.  Please review the road closure times on our website www.hopkintonpd.org.

6.  Businesses:
     a.  Please advise your employees of the road closing times. Unless you have an authorized vehicle pass, you will not be able to reach your destination. No Exceptions.
     b. Please review the road closure times on our website www.hopkintonpd.org.

7.  Runner Questions:
Please visit the Boston Athletic Association website www.baa.org or call 617- 236-1652 or 508-435-6905.

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