Boston Marathon: 5917992001p-HOP_alfano

Hopkinton sculptor Michael Alfano applies wax to his sculpture, “The Starter,” honoring George V. Brown, Hopkinton’s “first citizen of sport,” October 6, 2021, at the starting line of the Boston Marathon. Alfano, who has also run the Marathon, spruces up his 2008 sculpture in advance of each race. The 125th running of the Boston Marathon is Monday, October 11, 2021.

Hopkinton sculptor Michael Alfano applies wax to his sculpture, “The Starter,” honoring George V. Brown, Hopkinton’s “first citizen of sport,” October 6, 2021, at the starting line of the Boston Marathon. Alfano, who has also run the Marathon, spruces up his 2008 sculpture in advance of each race. The 125th running of the Boston Marathon is Monday, October 11, 2021.