Beth Grabert and Tony Colson work at Hopkinton Drug Store, which is a couple hundred meters from the starting line. Hardly any businesses stay open on race day, but Grabert and Colson set up a tent in their parking lot that sells Tylenol, Band-Aids and other last-minute running needs. (Ian Gray)

Big Marathon in a Small Town

Beth Grabert and Tony Colson work at Hopkinton Drug Store, which is a couple hundred meters from the starting line. Hardly any businesses stay open on race day, but Grabert and Colson set up a tent in their parking lot that sells Tylenol, Band-Aids and other last-minute running needs.

Credit: Ian Gray