A look at a future Marathon Museum

Ashland served as the starting point for the Boston Marathon from the inaugural race in 1897 until 1924, when its route was lengthened to meet the Olympic standard of 26.2 miles, according to Tom Grilk, executive director of the Boston Athletic Association, which oversees the annual event.
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Ashland served as the starting point for the Boston Marathon from the inaugural race in 1897 until 1924, when its route was lengthened to meet the Olympic standard of 26.2 miles, according to Tom Grilk, executive director of the Boston Athletic Association, which oversees the annual event.