The Inaugural Ashland Half-Marathon, the Historic Original Boston StartStep up to an historic, original half-marathon--and 5K--challenge that only this legendary starting line can provide. Enjoy a wonderful running experience in a unique fashion in Ashland, Massachusetts. This is where it all began - one of the first Marathons in the United States and the starting line for the famed Boston Marathon for the first 27 years. The historic starting line lies at Marathon Park, perhaps the future home to a museum dedicated to distance running.
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