The Ashland Sporting Association, a 501©(3) nonprofit incorporated in 2013 and registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Lots of running history occurred on the streets of Ashland. The Ashland Sporting Association is working towards developing a Marathon Hall of Fame in Ashland, MA on Pleasant Street at Marathon Park, the original starting line of the Boston Marathon in 1897 through 1923. Each year a portion of the races proceeds go towards making improvements in Marathon Park and the development of a museum nearby dedicated to "The Ashland Era".
Marathon Park Website and stories and articles from the "Ashland Era" can be read here.
Lots of running history occurred on the streets of Ashland. The Ashland Sporting Association is working towards developing a Marathon Hall of Fame in Ashland, MA on Pleasant Street at Marathon Park, the original starting line of the Boston Marathon in 1897 through 1923. Each year a portion of the races proceeds go towards making improvements in Marathon Park and the development of a museum nearby dedicated to "The Ashland Era".
Marathon Park Website and stories and articles from the "Ashland Era" can be read here.
