Marathon: Mile Marker 18
Mile Marker 17 > Mile Marker 18 > Mile Marker 19Town: West Newton, MA
Street: Commonwealth Avenue (1500-1632) (See a street level view of this location)
Overview
Description
Unlike the busy Commonwealth Avenue that most people think of in downtown Boston, this part of the street is lined with trees passes through a residential neighborhood.
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FOR RUNNERS
Get to know Mile Marker 18 of the course before race day.
FOR SPECTATORS
Get to know the neighborhood around Mile Marker 18.
Runners Insights
Helpful Hints
Mile 18.00 - 19.00 provides a nice break as you gradually roll downhill (from 153 feet at 18.00 to 96 feet at 19.25) Don't use the mile to speed up, but use it to RELAX, as 2 ghastly uphills await.
Spectator Tips
Where to Watch
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GRAFFITI
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