When did the Boston Marathon begin? The very first Boston Marathon was held in 1897. It only had 15 runners and the winner was John McDermott, with a time of 2:55:10. It was a 24.5 mile run from Ashland to Boston.
Looking for a truly authentic New England gift? Clearly Cranberry soap is handmade in Massachusetts! Cranberries are a New England tradition and this clear red soap smells just like sweet cranberry sauce. Yum!