Where to watch the Boston Marathon SUBHEAD By Boston.com staff Related links Wheres your favorite place to watch?
Transportation Street closings Hopkinton (Start to 2 miles): The race begins here, but if you think you’ll find a good viewing spot, forget it — it will be packed. Instead, meander down the route as far as a mile; around Frankland Road you’ll get a good view of the racers as they zip downhill from the starting line. Ashland (2 to 5 miles): The area around Ashland State Park is usually roomier than the center of town. Framingham (5 to 8 miles): Check out broad Waverly Street near the railroad station, about the 6-mile mark. The crowd thins out from Union Avenue to the Natick line. Natick (8 to 11.5 miles): The town green is likely to be pretty crammed, but if you get there early, you can snag a good spot. The 10-mile mark is at Central Street. Wellesley (11.5 to 16 miles): This town’s business district features the exact midway point of the 26.2-mile race. But before the racers get there, the screaming Wellesley College students make for a lively — and loud — watching spot. It’s also
