130th Boston Marathon

One-Mile-To-Go Block Party

Event Details

CITGO

Official Fuel Sponsor of the 130th Boston Marathon

CITGO is the official fuel sponsor of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Since 1965, CITGO has had an iconic presence along the Boston Marathon race route, with the signature CITGO sign in Kenmore Square letting runners know they are one mile from the finish of the Boston Marathon.

CITGO will have athletes fueled with inspiration and ready to race the Boston Marathon beginning with their first steps in Hopkinton. After departing the Athletes’ Village, all participants will pass through the “Fueling Good Runway, presented by CITGO”. A CITGO cheer zone will also be located at mile 25.2 beneath the iconic CITGO sign landmark, encouraging runners as they take their final steps towards the Boylston Street finish line, and across the street, CITGO is hosting the second annual Kenmore Square Block Party for the general public. In addition, CITGO is the presenting sponsor of a digital campaign titled “The Road to Boston,” providing year-long event information to participants of the Boston Marathon.

Mark Your Calendars

The One-Mile-To-Go Block Party

MONDAY
April 20, 2026
One-Mile-To-Go Block Party

11:00AM – 5:00PM

Beacon Street, in front of Cornwall’s

The ‘One-Mile-To-Go Block Party’ will be held on Beacon Street from 11:00AM–5:00PM on Monday, April 20 and will include a number of fun and engaging activities for spectators of all ages.

  • A pop-up Beer Garden in front of Cornwall’s featuring beer from Samuel Adams
  • A family zone with fun activities and lawn games for kids of all ages as well as local Boston Mascots
  • Kenmore Square DJ Ryan Brown
  • A live jumbotron of the Marathon Finish Line

Spectators coming from the Hotel Commonwealth and the Red Sox game can access the Block Party on Beacon Street through the tunnel cap within the Kenmore Square Green Line station.

Partners

Support Our CITGO Marathon Team & Community Partners

The Block Party will also highlight local Kenmore area non-profit organizations to help them spread awareness of their missions this Marathon Monday.

Non-profit organizations participating in the Block Party event include Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center, Boston Arts Academy Foundation, ARCK Family Creativity Zone, The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, Fenway Cares and The Fenway Alliance.

Blood Drive

The Gillian Reny Stepping Strong Center for Trauma Innovation is joining community partners at the annual One Mile to Go Block Party in Kenmore Square to honor Boston's resilient spirit. Visit the informational table and take part in fun activities to learn about how we’re helping trauma survivors. Family and friends with access to the Stepping Strong cheering zone are invited to celebrate runners from around the world as they approach the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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