Lilja Cormack
Apr 17
Feature

WATCH: Spotlight on Framingham's Local Marathon Runners

Monday, April 21, marks Marathon Monday here in Massachusetts, as the 129th running of the Boston Marathon will be making its way through Framingham.

Monday, April 21, marks Marathon Monday here in Massachusetts, as the 129th running of the Boston Marathon will be making its way through Framingham.

Many local residents will be hitting the pavement, and they’ll be doing so for some great causes—including the promotion of mental health resources.

We spoke with a handful of local runners to learn what motivates them to take part in this local tradition.

Further articles

This week on The Frame: Mayor Charlie Sisitsky unveils his $383.2 million proposal for the upcoming municipal budget as local leaders deliberate on financing the public school district’s operations, state officials provide an update on the General Chemical cleanup process, and coverage of I Believe Academy’s recent fundraiser and the Taste of MetroWest event.

The mayor unveiled the bottom line of his municipal budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday. That same night, the Framingham School Committee continued to discuss how they can bridge the gap between their budget pitch and Sisitsky’s.

Tens of thousands of runners, wheelchair riders, and hand cyclists finished the journey from Hopkinton to Boylston Street this week, while about a half million spectators lined the 26.2 mile-long course to cheer the participants on. Thousands of those attendees watched the action unfold here in Framingham.