olympic marathon
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Boston 2024 Olympic Marathon ProposalTRANSCRIPT
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80 FE A SIBIL IT Y S T U dIE S + PL A NS • NUMBER 4: SPORT S + V ENUES • 1 DECEMBER 2014
Marathon Starting Line
Athletics Marathon
Status: Temporary
Venue Location: Charles Street - Boston Common
Venue + Support Acreage: 25.2 ac
Land Owners: City of Boston (land) / MCCA (garage)
Venue Access/Use: Venue access and use has been reviewed with the City of Boston and the MCCA who both enthusiastically support the Boston 2024 planning efforts.
Construction Timeline: May 2024 - July 2024
Anticipated Hurdles: We will pursue omnibus state legislation to coordinate permitting at the local and state levels. This legislation will carefully consider land use, zoning, transportation, historic preservation, cultural celebration, environmental protection and economic benefits to ensure the successful implementation and integration of Games infrastructure. No specific permitting hurdles are anticipated.
Test Event Construction: We anticipate construction for a test event.
Accessibility Options: The Boston Common is located in the heart of the city. Boston Common connects Beacon Hill and Government Center, the Public Gardens, Back Bay, Chinatown, the Theater District and the Financial District. Olympic athletes and spectators visiting the Boston Common will be perfectly positioned to enjoy the diverse offerings of each of these neighborhoods. From the Boston Common, athletes and spectators will be able to see the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House, the historic houses of Beacon Hill, the Swan Boats of the Public Garden and the skyscrapers of the Back Bay and Downtown. The Starting Line for the Marathon will be located adjacent to the Boston Common. This venue will be served by the Olympic Route Network via I-90 to Stuart Street and Charles Street. The site is also exceptionally accessible via public transportation. It is within walking distance of the Red, Green and Orange Lines.
Planned Seating Capacity: 2,000
ATHLETES’ VILLAGE
BOSTON COMMON
aboveBoston Common Precinct Plan
leftLocus Map
belowCourse Diagram
opposite pageAthletics - Marathon Plans
Run 42km
Walk 20km (3 laps)
Walk 50km (7 laps)
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