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Course descriptions

posted Oct 5, 2009 11:38 AM by Matt Hagen   [ updated Oct 5, 2009 12:41 PM ]
The 2010 Hopkinton Hop will have a couple of options, depending on how foolish one feels on race day.
  • Original 50K: 
    • Run 3 miles into Back Bay as a warmup
    • Catch Amtrack train to Framingham
    • Run from Framingham to Hopkinton.  (Tradition says to stop shy of the start of the other race, so that you have a reason to run that one someday.)
    • Run from Hopkinton back into Boston.
    • Report mileage and time based on GPS unit, stopwatch or other Google Maps.
  • Short Option (26.2 miles or more, depending on how often you get lost):
    • Somehow get to Hopkinton
    • Run to Boston
    • Report time and distance based on GPS unit, stopwatch or other Google Maps.
  • Ultra Option (requires BQ):
    • Check in at Back Bay train station
    • Run to Hopkinton.
    • Stretch legs and report time.
    • Turn around and run Boston Marathon.
    • Gloat.