1. Boston Marathon
#1 Sports Event
This year's race saw a large number of runners sit out due to unseasonably hot weather, but the Boston Marathon is scheduled to return for a 117th edition in 2013. Next: April 15, 2013
This year's race saw a large number of runners sit out due to unseasonably hot weather, but the Boston Marathon is scheduled to return for a 117th edition in 2013. Next: April 15, 2013
Photo: www.photorun.net
2. Head of the Charles Regatta
#2 Sports Event
Featuring 9,000 rowers competing in 55 different races, the Head of the Charles Regatta attracts some 300,000 spectators to the Charles River. Next: October 20-21, 2012
Featuring 9,000 rowers competing in 55 different races, the Head of the Charles Regatta attracts some 300,000 spectators to the Charles River. Next: October 20-21, 2012
Photo: Scott Woolwine
3. Pan-Mass Bike Challenge
#3 Sports Event
The state’s most successful athletic fund-raiser, the Pan-Mass Bike Challenge set a goal of $36 million for this year’s race. Next: August 4-5, 2012
The state’s most successful athletic fund-raiser, the Pan-Mass Bike Challenge set a goal of $36 million for this year’s race. Next: August 4-5, 2012
Photo: Metrodesign
4. Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannisport
#4 Sports Event
With participation from celebrities like Tom Brady, the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port goes from Boston to Cape Cod. Next: June 1, 2013
With participation from celebrities like Tom Brady, the Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port goes from Boston to Cape Cod. Next: June 1, 2013
Photo: Paul Morigi/WireImage.com
5. Deutsche Bank Championships
#6 Sports Event
Bringing the world’s top golfers to Norton, Massachusetts, the Deutsche Bank Championships will have U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson looking to defend his title at this year’s event. Next: August 29-September 3, 2012
Bringing the world’s top golfers to Norton, Massachusetts, the Deutsche Bank Championships will have U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson looking to defend his title at this year’s event. Next: August 29-September 3, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Deutsche Bank Championships
6. Picnic in the Park
#7 Sports Event
An annual Red Sox Foundation fund-raiser, Picnic in the Park lets fans camp out on the Fenway Park grass after a summer home game. Next: August 5, 2012
An annual Red Sox Foundation fund-raiser, Picnic in the Park lets fans camp out on the Fenway Park grass after a summer home game. Next: August 5, 2012
Photo: Courtney Gardner/Boston Red Sox
7. Beckett Bowl
#9 Sports Event
Red Sox star Josh Beckett’s celebrity-studded bowling fund-raiser, the Beckett Bowl is set to return to Lucky Strike Lanes this summer. Next: August 20, 2012
Red Sox star Josh Beckett’s celebrity-studded bowling fund-raiser, the Beckett Bowl is set to return to Lucky Strike Lanes this summer. Next: August 20, 2012
Photo: Aram Boghosian Photography
