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| − | *The Boston Marathon will be held on '''April | + | *The Boston Marathon will be held on '''April 21, 2025'''. |
*Held annually the Boston Marathon is a 26.2 mile race that is the oldest held in the country. It is organized by the [https://www.baa.org Boston Athletic Association]. | *Held annually the Boston Marathon is a 26.2 mile race that is the oldest held in the country. It is organized by the [https://www.baa.org Boston Athletic Association]. | ||
*A map of the course route can be seen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon#/media/File:Boston_Marathon_route.png here]. | *A map of the course route can be seen [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon#/media/File:Boston_Marathon_route.png here]. | ||
| + | *The race is broadcast locally on WCVB-TV 5, WMUR 9, and nationally on ESPN 2. | ||
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==='''Media'''=== | ==='''Media'''=== | ||
| − | * | + | *The marathon will air on [https://www.wcvb.com/ WCVB-TV.] and ESPN. |
*Check the thread linked above | *Check the thread linked above | ||
*Also media frequencies are in the [[Media and Fire Buff]] page. | *Also media frequencies are in the [[Media and Fire Buff]] page. | ||
Revision as of 11:51, 18 April 2025
Boston Marathon
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Route Town and Cities
| Town | County | Wiki Links |
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| Hopkinton (Starting Line) | Middlesex | Police, Fire |
| Ashland | Middlesex | Police, Fire |
| Framingham | Middlesex | Police, Fire |
| Natick | Middlesex | Police, Fire |
| Wellesley | Norfolk | Police, Fire |
| Newton | Middlesex | Police, Fire |
| Brighton (Boston) | Suffolk | Boston Police, Boston Fire, Boston EMS |
| Brookline | Norfolk | Police, Fire |
| Back Bay (Boston) (Finish Line) | Suffolk | Boston Police, Boston Fire, Boston EMS |
Radio Frequencies
- Primary B.A.A. Marathon Operations are on the All Comm Technologies Trunk.
- Communications can also be found on the OneVoice trunk.
- Total RF Rental
- Used for the TV production.
- All communications "base station mode". (Simplex)
| Frequency | Color Code | User | Confirmation/Reconfirmation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450.7125 | C07 | SL:1 TG:1800 - | |
| 450.7125 | C07 | SL:2 TG:1500 - IFB/Program Feed | 2021.10.11 W1KNE |
| 450.8250 | C11 | SL:1 TG:1700 - Director PL (Party Line) | 2022.04.16 W1KNE |
| 450.8250 | C11 | SL:2 TG:1800 |
- WCVB-TV Comms
| Frequency | Type | PL | User |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450.2875 | R | 110.9 | Helicopter Comms - Primary (F5) |
| 450.4125 | R | 103.5 | Helicopter Comms - Backup (F4) |
| 455.5125 | B | 167.9 | Helicopter IFB |
| 455.0875 | B | 167.9 | Helicopter IFB Backup |
Public Safety
Confirmed public safety information (not used by the towns listed above agencies) can be found on this thread As typical public safety frequencies may change, please check that thread regularly
Media
- The marathon will air on WCVB-TV. and ESPN.
- Check the thread linked above
- Also media frequencies are in the Media and Fire Buff page.
