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Boston Marathon 2025: What To Know In Natick
From road closures to the expected timeline of runners making their way through the city, here's what to know ahead of race day.
NATICK, MA — The 2025 running of the Boston Marathon is fast approaching as the third Monday of April draws closer.
In Natick, race and town officials have released their annual list of what to know for residents, ranging from those hoping to catch the race to those hoping to avoid closed roads.
Natick will be the backdrop for runners as they make their way through from about mile seven to mile twelve.
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The first racers to move through Natick will be in the wheelchair men's division, about 9:32 a.m., followed by the wheelchair women's division at an estimated 9:40 a.m.
The pro men will arrive next at about 10:24 a.m. with the pro women to follow around 10:42 a.m.
Find out what's happening in Natickfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Road closures go into effect well before that, starting at 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. A map of the detour routes to Natick Mall can be found here.
Crowds typically gather on both sides of the road near Fisk Pond to cheer on participants before they reach Natick Center, packing Natick Common on Center Street, or in the areas along the pond and Lake Cochituate.
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