Marathon Park, Ashland

Marathon Park, Ashland

333 Pleasant Street Ashland, Massachusetts 01721

About this Location

Marathon Park was established in 1924 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first Boston Marathon, which was run on April 19, 1897. The park features a stone arch with a bronze plaque that lists the names of the winners of the first 25 marathons. The park also has a statue of Stylianos Kyriakides, the Greek runner who won the marathon in 1946 and raised funds for his war-torn country. Marathon Park is a popular destination for runners, tourists, and history enthusiasts. It is open to the public year-round and hosts various events and ceremonies related to the marathon and its legacy.

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Last updated January 4, 2024