Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Boston
Traverse your own 'Mini Boston Marathon' - warm up from the Common to Kenmore and then run the last mile of the marathon route across the finish line, all while learning the race’s rich history with a local Boston Marathoner. Learn how the Boston Marathon's revered path and elite status developed and the rich history of those who have graced these hallowed streets since the late 1800s. Discover the Boston Marathon's many historical 'firsts,' why Marathon Monday is the best day of the year (every year!), and how the strength of Boston held the community together in the wake of the 2013 marathon bombing. Run through the Boston Common & Garden, down tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, to the iconic CITGO Sign - then turn around to follow the last mile of the Boston Marathon route home to the finish line! End in historic Copley Square at the Boston Marathon monument, all while uncovering famous, hidden, and iconic marathon stories along the way.
Start your warm up in the Boston Common where you will learn about early running history in this famed running city
Cross Charles Street where your 'mini Boston Marathon' journey will officially begin right where the buses pick up on Marathon Monday.
Run through the tranquil Boston Public Garden where you will see the Make Way for Ducklings monument and learn what they have to do with marathon season.
Log your 'marathon middle miles' down Boston's historic Commonwealth Avenue and learn about some of the most famous athletes to have taken to these Back Bay streets
Come into Kenmore Square where you will see and learn about the famous Citgo Sign that hangs over the last mile marker of the Boston Marathon. Turn around to start running forwards on the course and go under the 'Boston Strong' overpass.
Take the two most famous turns in all of running 'Right on Hereford, Left on Boylston' as you make your way towards the Finish Line
Both of the monuments placed in honor of the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing are located on Boylston street. Capture the breathtaking beauty of their artistic design and dedication.
Cross THE Finish Line as you make your way to the Boston Marathon Monument in Copley Square to really soak in all the iconic history of this race.
Run 'Boston' Sports Running Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Boston experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet in front of the entrance to the Park Street MBTA stop at the corner of Park Street and Tremont Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
My husband and I did the Boston Run Tour with Kat. Both of us have run the Boston Marathon before and we still learned a lot of new information. She tailored the experience to our needs. We had a wonderful time on the tour. She is very friendly and I would highly recommend her.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Run 'Boston' Sports Running Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $35 | |
 Boston: Freedom Trail History Small Group Walking Tour | 2h 30min | 4.9 (7,835) | $39 | View |
 Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission | 1 hour | 4.7 (2,908) | $36 | View |
 Tour of Historic Fenway Park, America's Most Beloved Ballpark | 1 hour | 4.7 (3,311) | $45 | View |
 Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise | 1h 20min | 4.6 (10,003) | $62 | View |
 City Cruises Boston Whale Watching Cruise by High-Speed Boat | 3h 30min | 4.5 (3,376) | $86 | View |
 City Cruises Boston Historic Sightseeing Harbor Cruise | 1 hour | 4.5 (1,516) | $46 | View |