10km C1 G1 F1 S1 S1 M1 S1 A1 V1 G5 G5 G5 A1 80 FEASIBILITY STUdIES + PLANS • NUMBER 4: SPORTS + VENUES • 1 DECEMBER 2014 Marathon Starting Line Athletics Marathon Status: Temporary Venue Location: Charles Street - Boston Common Venue + Support Acreage: 25.2 ac Land Owners: City of Boston (land) / MCCA (garage) Venue Access/Use: Venue access and use has been reviewed with the City of Boston and the MCCA who both enthusiastically support the Boston 2024 planning efforts. Construction Timeline: May 2024 - July 2024 Anticipated Hurdles: We will pursue omnibus state legislation to coordinate permitting at the local and state levels. This legislation will carefully consider land use, zoning, transportation, historic preservation, cultural celebration, environmental protection and economic benefits to ensure the successful implementation and integration of Games infrastructure. No specific permitting hurdles are anticipated. Test Event Construction: We anticipate construction for a test event. Accessibility Options: The Boston Common is located in the heart of the city. Boston Common connects Beacon Hill and Government Center, the Public Gardens, Back Bay, Chinatown, the Theater District and the Financial District. Olympic athletes and spectators visiting the Boston Common will be perfectly positioned to enjoy the diverse offerings of each of these neighborhoods. From the Boston Common, athletes and spectators will be able to see the golden dome of the Massachusetts State House, the historic houses of Beacon Hill, the Swan Boats of the Public Garden and the skyscrapers of the Back Bay and Downtown. The Starting Line for the Marathon will be located adjacent to the Boston Common. This venue will be served by the Olympic Route Network via I-90 to Stuart Street and Charles Street. The site is also exceptionally accessible via public transportation. It is within walking distance of the Red, Green and Orange Lines. Planned Seating Capacity: 2,000 ATHLETES’ VILLAGE BOSTON COMMON above Boston Common Precinct Plan left Locus Map below Course Diagram opposite page Athletics - Marathon Plans Run 42km Walk 20km (3 laps) Walk 50km (7 laps) BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT CAMBRIdGE HARVARd START/FINISH BOSTON COMMON PUBLIC GARdEN ARLINGTON PARK STREET BOYLSTON STREET ARLINGTON STREET CHARLES STREET BEACON STREET 200 400 600ft 0 0 100 200m