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Boston Marathon 2019: Fans Cheer On Runners In Framingham

The six mile mark in Framingham was a party for runners in the Boston Marathon and spectators on the sidelines, cheering them on.

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A high-fives kids in the crowd along the Framingham portion of the marathon.
A high-fives kids in the crowd along the Framingham portion of the marathon. (Samantha Mercado/ Patch Staff)

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Both spectators and runners had ear to ear smiles during Marathon Monday, passing the six mile mark in Framingham. With music blasting, the crowd cheering and plenty of colorful signs offering passing marathoners motivation — you would've thought you were at the Boylston Street finish line. A rainy start to the day didn't dampen the mood as things warmed up throughout the day and the crowd grew.

"Six miles down, only 20 more to go, you got it!" shouted a DJ between songs from the sidelines. The six mile spot on Framingham's Waverly Street was packed with spectators, some waiting for a friend or loved one who was running and others just enjoying the crowd and marathon energy.

Downtown Framingham Inc. set up a block party of sorts along the route, complete with a juggler, live band, Ben & Jerry's truck and local businesses with tents set up giving out swap to spectators. "We started setting up at 4:30 a.m. today," Courtney Thraen, Executive Director of Downtown Framingham, Inc. said.

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Framingham had 45 runners in the 123 Boston Marathon this year.

A juggler offers passing runners a glimpse of entertainment on their way to Boston. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Madison Jewell, 16, holds a sign for oncoming runners. Its family tradition for her to make her way out from Bellingham to her aunt's home just down the street from the race. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Flores family wait for their friend to make his way down the marathon route. The family tradition is a new one for one-year-old Matthew, but four-year-old Nairely know her way around a cow bell now. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Spectators lined Waverly street with signs to cheer on runners. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Runners chugging and chucking water as they pass the six mile mark in Framingham. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Stephanie Dutcher, left, and Katherine Shea, right, cheer on friends in the Hopkinton Running Club. The pair ran two marathons themselves but wanted to see the marathon as spectators this year. Credit: Samantha Mercado
The Woodworth family lives down the street from the marathon route and wanted to ride down to be part of the energy. Credit: Samantha Mercado
There was lots for dog Louie to take in, but he's used to it since this is his sixth marathon. Owner Kait Mackenzie has brought him every year she's lived in Framingham. Credit: Samantha Mercado
A member of Team Framingham makes her way down Waverly Street with the crowd cheering her on. Credit: Samantha Mercado
A "Boston Strong" banner hangs on the sidelines to motivate oncoming runners. Credit: Samantha Mercado
Crowds lined Waverly Street, equip with cow bells, cheering on runners. Credit: Samantha Mercado

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