Primer to the Boston Marathon for Framingham Spectators

• Red bibs (numbers 101 - 8,999) are assigned to Wave 1 (10 a.m.)
• White bibs (numbers 9,000 to 17,999) are Wave 2 (10:25 a.m.)
• Blue bibs (numbers 18,000 to 26,999) are Wave 3 (11 a.m.)
• Yellow bibs (numbers 27,000+) are Wave 4 (11:25 a.m.)

Spectators: Along the race course in Framingham, please cheer on the runners but Framingham Police are encouraging you do not bring backpacks, coolers, etc.

Spectators are encouraged to report any unattended or suspicious packages or any suspicious activity to law enforcement officers or race officials. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!”  

Close to 100 police will be along the route in Framingham alone, including the new police substation in Little Tripoli, across from La Cantina Restaurant, just past mile marker 5.

Note: Additional guidelines for spectators will be enforced in Boston. See attached photo by the Massachusetts State Police.

Parking restrictions: Parking on Waverly Street (Route 135) will be prohibited until Monday at 4 p.m.

Mile 6 Celebration in Downtown Framingham: Looking for a place to cheer on the runners? Consider Mile 6 in downtown Framingham, at the intersection of Routes 135 and 126.

Thanks to Middlesex Savings Bank and the Framingham Downtown Renaissance group, there will be music and more from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Click here for additional information.