The finish line is finally ready to greet an expected 30,159 marathoners
It takes a lot to get the line ready for its biggest day of the year.
As runners cross the starting line in Hopkinton, the Boston Marathon finish line awaits.
The finish line received one last cleaning Monday morning ahead of being crossed by the 30,074 registered marathon runners and 85 wheelchairs and handcycles.
Workers installed the finish line last week, covering the permanent finish line that’s painted on Boylston Street.
Monday morning’s cleaning was the final round of preparation the finish line received in advance of Monday’s 121st running of the marathon. In February, workers gave the permanent line a fresh coat of paint and live-streamed the process on Facebook.
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And on Thursday, the finish line cover was laid down.
The finish line was installed today as the @BAA and @CityOfBoston prepare to welcome thousands of finishers for Monday’s Boston Marathon! pic.twitter.com/aHPrEu1uxS
— Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 13, 2017
Photos: The Boston Marathon through the years:
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