Boston Marathon Weekend

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• The six staggered start groups implemented for the 2026 race. (5)
• Measured in minutes per mile, it is crucial to get this right early on. (4)
• Bustling square where spectators fan out under the shadow of Fenway Park. (7)
• Sticky carbohydrate-packed packets consumed for mid-race energy. (4)
• College town known for its deafening Scream Tunnel near the halfway mark. (9)
• City that challenges runners with a series of four grueling hills. (6)
• Pre-race convention at the Hynes Center where runners pick up their gear. (4)
• Pre-race holding pen where athletes wait for their starting gun. (6)

Down

• The length and rhythm of a runner's step. (6)
• Boston square located just steps from the finish line. (6)
• Fluid-filled foot annoyance caused by 26.2 miles of rubbing. (7)
• Sharon who set the women's course record in 2025 and returns to defend her title in 2026. (6)
• Legendary father-son racing duo immortalized in bronze. (4)

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