Heartbreak Hill and Beyond: Boston Marathon History by the Mile

Name: Heartbreak Hill and Beyond: Boston Marathon History by the Mile
Start: March 31, 2016
End: March 31, 2016
Location: Historic Newton

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HEARTBREAK HILL AND BEYOND:

BOSTON MARATHON HISTORY BY THE MILE

From Newton-Wellesley Hospital to Boston College, the Newton section of the Boston Marathon course provides legendary challenges to runners. Paul C. Clerici, a 23-time Boston Marathon runner and author of Boston Marathon History by the Mile shares the original stories behind the Johnny Kelley statue and Heartbreak Hill, plus anecdotes, tall tales and interesting tidbits about the entire historic race from Hopkinton to Boston. This free entertaining and informative talk comes just in time for the 120^th running of the race on April 18.

Part of the Newton History Series with Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library.

At the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Avenue, Newton, 617-796-1360. The library is wheelchair accessible. The Newton Free Library is committed to providing easy access, assistive technology, and other resources to individuals with disabilities.