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*The Boston Marathon will be held on '''April 21, 2025'''. | *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]. | ||
| + | *It is also one of the World Seven Majors in Marathon races. | ||
*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. | *The race is broadcast locally on WCVB-TV 5, WMUR 9, and nationally on ESPN 2. | ||
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| + | *The official thread for the Boston Marathon can be seen '''[https://snewiki.com/forums/index.php?threads/boston-marathon-official-thread.16029/ here]''' (Registered members only). | ||
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==='''Public Safety'''=== | ==='''Public Safety'''=== | ||
| − | + | As typical public safety frequencies may change, please check the above thread regularly. | |
| − | As typical public safety frequencies may change, please check | ||
==='''Media'''=== | ==='''Media'''=== | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 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
As typical public safety frequencies may change, please check the above 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.
