Boston Marathon Expo kicks off for athletes, fans
Excitement is building for Marathon Monday
Runners pick up bibs
Runners begin to pick up their bibs on Friday for the 5K, Invitational Mile, and the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
I'm here... this is real!
People from all across the globe are coming to Boston this weekend to participate in the marathon. "I'm here... this is real!" someone said.
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Marathon symbols everywhere
Marathon symbols are displayed throughout the expo. Unicorn heads, part of the Boston Athletic Association's logo, represent the motivation to keep chasing your goals.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
More runners pick up bibs
Around 30,000 people are expected to run the Boston Marathon this year! B.A.A. volunteers and employees have a long day ahead of them...
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Not running? Take the T to the finish line!
Photo ops are scattered throughout the expo, including the opportunity to take a photo on a mock finish line and with an MBTA Green Line car.
If you're not running to the finish line on Monday, be sure to plan your MBTA trip ahead of time. And remember, avoid driving! Road closures will make your commute even more difficult than usual.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
5K runners with their bibs
5K runners are also picking up their bibs at the expo. Some ambitious athletes are even choosing to run multiple races. The man on the right in this picture is participating in the 5k AND the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
More photo ops for you!
Photo ops galore for tourists (and locals, you know you want to...)! This model of Fenway park gives you a chance to sit in the iconic seats, even if you're not a game-goer.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
Runners pick up bibs
Runners begin to pick up their bibs on Friday for the 5K, Invitational Mile, and the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
I'm here... this is real!
People from all across the globe are coming to Boston this weekend to participate in the marathon. "I'm here... this is real!" someone said.
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Marathon symbols everywhere
Marathon symbols are displayed throughout the expo. Unicorn heads, part of the Boston Athletic Association's logo, represent the motivation to keep chasing your goals.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
More runners pick up bibs
Around 30,000 people are expected to run the Boston Marathon this year! B.A.A. volunteers and employees have a long day ahead of them...
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Not running? Take the T to the finish line!
Photo ops are scattered throughout the expo, including the opportunity to take a photo on a mock finish line and with an MBTA Green Line car.
If you're not running to the finish line on Monday, be sure to plan your MBTA trip ahead of time. And remember, avoid driving! Road closures will make your commute even more difficult than usual.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
5K runners with their bibs
5K runners are also picking up their bibs at the expo. Some ambitious athletes are even choosing to run multiple races. The man on the right in this picture is participating in the 5k AND the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
More photo ops for you!
Photo ops galore for tourists (and locals, you know you want to...)! This model of Fenway park gives you a chance to sit in the iconic seats, even if you're not a game-goer.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
Runners pick up bibs
Runners begin to pick up their bibs on Friday for the 5K, Invitational Mile, and the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
I'm here... this is real!
People from all across the globe are coming to Boston this weekend to participate in the marathon. "I'm here... this is real!" someone said.
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Marathon symbols everywhere
Marathon symbols are displayed throughout the expo. Unicorn heads, part of the Boston Athletic Association's logo, represent the motivation to keep chasing your goals.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
More runners pick up bibs
Around 30,000 people are expected to run the Boston Marathon this year! B.A.A. volunteers and employees have a long day ahead of them...
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
Not running? Take the T to the finish line!
Photo ops are scattered throughout the expo, including the opportunity to take a photo on a mock finish line and with an MBTA Green Line car.
If you're not running to the finish line on Monday, be sure to plan your MBTA trip ahead of time. And remember, avoid driving! Road closures will make your commute even more difficult than usual.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
5K runners with their bibs
5K runners are also picking up their bibs at the expo. Some ambitious athletes are even choosing to run multiple races. The man on the right in this picture is participating in the 5k AND the Marathon!
PHOTO: Mary Saladna, WCVB
More photo ops for you!
Photo ops galore for tourists (and locals, you know you want to...)! This model of Fenway park gives you a chance to sit in the iconic seats, even if you're not a game-goer.
PHOTO: Matt Reed, WCVB
Excitement is building for Marathon Monday
Runners and spectators alike are ramping up their excitement for the marathon at the Boston Marathon Expo on Saturday. Hundreds are gathering to celebrate their friends and family, get some photos in front of the Boston-themed displays, and, most importantly, pick up their bibs for a weekend full of races!
WCVB reporters Matt Reed and Mary Saladna went to Hynes Convention Center to check out the festivities, and brought us along with them with some photos.