Putting the final touches on the Boston Marathon’s famous finish

The stage is set for 30,000 eager rollers, racers and pacers to see an unassuming man's vivid professional and emotional contribution to Boston's marathon. Internationally heralded as one of the world's most prestigious races, Boston's 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton into the Hub is the oldest marathon in the nation, dating back to 1897. Today's daffodil-dotted route is also a cross-cultural celebration of Patriots' Day, family fun and goodwill. As the pulse of the city

The stage is set for 30,000 eager rollers, racers and pacers to see an unassuming man's vivid professional and emotional contribution to Boston's marathon. Internationally heralded as one of the world's most prestigious races, Boston's 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton into the Hub is the oldest marathon in the nation, dating back to 1897. Today's daffodil-dotted route is also a cross-cultural celebration of Patriots' Day, family fun and goodwill. As the pulse of the city with spring fever quickens…