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Clarence
Demar Route
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Clarence Demar was born on June 7, 1888
in Ohio. He later moved to Melrose where he lived for twenty years, from 1909
until 1929. He was known as "Mr. Demarathon." Clarence Demar was a famous
marathon runner who won the Boston Marathon seven times. While living in
Melrose, Demar ran along Lynn Fells Parkway to his work in Medford every
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This
route follows a portion of Demar’s route. Begin at the Knoll and head
down Lynn Fells Parkway towards Stoneham. Follow this road all the way
down as it continues to curve around the west border of Melrose. However,
do not continue as far as Demar did (into Medford). Take a left turn at
Grimsby’s onto West Wyoming Ave. Continue until you turn left again onto
Main Street. You will now come back through downtown Melrose. Take a left
turn onto Crystal Street after passing Ell Pond. Then continue across Lynn
Fells Parkway along Melrose Street. You will pass the Melrose High School
on your left. Eventually take a left turn onto Tremont Street. Then
finally take a left onto Union Street. 43 Union Street is where Clarence
lived with his mother in 1909. Continue down under the bleachers to the
High School field, which was renamed Demar field in 1927. Click here for a map of this route. Back to main page. |
