18-04-2025
2025 Boston Marathon watch parties to join
There is still time to make plans for the Boston Marathon, whether you want follow along from the sidelines or watch at a local bar.
State of race: The professional men and women runners kick off between 9:30am and 10am Monday.
Coverage on WCVB starts at 4am, but the broadcast of the race starts at 9am and runs until 7:30pm. You can also stream it on the app Very Local.
Where to watch in person
🎉 The One-Mile-To-Go Block Party, 11am–5pm.
The block party has a pop-up beer garden outside Cornwall's on Beacon Street, a family zone for kids, lawn games and a live jumbotron to watch the finish line.
📣 Planet Fitness Natick Cheer Zone, 11am–1:30pm.
Marathon fans will gather outside the gym at 215 W Central St. in Natick.
The gym will be closed except for restroom access, but stop by for music, giveaways and food from Cinco Chiles Taqueria.
📚 The Finishline Family Lounge, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 10am–2pm.
This location is close enough to the action without being in the middle of the crowds. Families can find snacks, drinks, restrooms, a diaper-changing station, art activities and a play space.
