calendar icon Sep 18, 2024

Marathon Details - Charles River Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > MA > Boston > Charles River Marathon

Charles River Marathon

RACE Cancer Foundation Charles River Marathon

location icon Boston, MA USA

calendar icon September 8, 2024

calendar icon http://www.racecancer.org/charles

new icon News  

Marathon Results

By Year: 2024   2023   2022   2021   2019   2018   2017   Top 3 Finishers

Race Details

This flat, fast USATF-certified course is comprised of ten laps of a flat 2.6 mile loop around Boston's scenic Charles River. There are three water stations per lap, and four toilet locations per lap. This race is BQ-eligible for the 2022 Boston Marathon.

Contact Information

Name: J. Alain Ferry
Address: RACE Cancer Foundation
45 Prospect Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone Number:  617-702-2020
Email: Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (5)

Course Rating Course 5.0 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 5.0 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 4.2 
 
 
Number of comments: 5


 

Wolfgang Richter from Arlington, MA (11/10/2021)
"First Time Marathon: Amazing Experience" (about: 2021)

1 previous marathon | 1 Charles River Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my very first marathon. It was very professionally organized, they worked around inclement weather (rain), and had refreshments placed well throughout the course. They had plenty of pacers at all speeds, and it was very friendly for a first time marathoner. In fact, my experience was so good, I'd be happy to race in any of their future races!

 

Carlos Cevallos from Boston, MA (9/16/2019)
"Easy course and well-organized race" (about: 2019)

11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 3


I beat my BQ by a mere 3 seconds, which doesn't guarantee a spot in the 2020 Boston Marathon, but I take it! Thanks to this course, I ran my fastest marathon ever - flat course with insignificant inclines going up over two small bridges;not too many turns; well placed water/fueling stops including a bring your own bottle table just past the start/finish line; mostly shaded route along the Charles River. Not many spectators along the course, but i am totally fine with that. I will definitely come back next year for a faster time. Thank you Alain (RD) and volunteers for a well-organized race.

 

jim miller from orlando, fl (9/12/2018)
"MY new favorite small marathon in the US!" (about: 2018)

50+ previous marathons | 1 Charles River Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Great job Alain and for such a great cause. Who knew there was a small race in Boston that could match the organization, timing, swag and aid stations as the big guys. And you stay motivated seeing groups of college runners and rowers along the Charles. Alain was available and congratulator, the timing clocks were perfect and when the screen showing how many laps were left faltered a bit, the timer made a point of calling out your name and loops left - which was a great comfort. Already looking forward to making this an annual event Well done!

 

S. B. from Massachusetts, USA (9/14/2017)
"Well organized race" (about: 2017)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Charles River Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Great race with awesome volunteer support and high tech timing with TV monitor showing laps to go and estimated time to finish based on previous laps. Early start to minimize the effect of unpredictable weather. 0.25 loop+10x2.6 mi loop was kind of fun lapping friends. Two bridge crossing bumps per loop can be tiring towards the end but rest of the course is flat and fast.
Results:
http://my2.raceresult.com/81730/results#1_4B9A79

 

C. C. from Massachusetts (9/10/2017)
"Great Course Friendly Volunteers Perfect BQ Race" (about: 2017)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Charles River Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


If you are looking for a Boston Qualifier, this is the race for you. Spectator & family friendly. Nice volunteers, pace groups & perfectly placed water stops. Run along the beautiful Charles River. Just fabulous.


 
 
Getting ready for this event? Get a personalized adaptive training plan and 1:1 coach assistance. Get Your Plan
 

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor




Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor

Click Here: Please visit our Sponsor