FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Registration for 129th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America
to Open September 9-13, 2024
B.A.A. RUNNING WEEK CONTINUES WITH PUBLIC EVENTS IN BOSTON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY. JOIN US FOR GROUP RUNS, PHOTO OPS & FUN!
BOSTON-The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that
registration for the 129th Boston Marathon® presented by Bank of America,
will take place over five days, September 9-13, 2024, within www.baa.org.
The field size for the 129th Boston Marathon, to be run on Monday, April
21, 2025, will be 30,000 participants.
"While race day may still be ten months away, we're eager to welcome
runners from across the nation and around the world for the 129th running
of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America," said Jack Fleming,
President and CEO of the B.A.A. "History was made at the 2024 race on
Patriots' Day, with a course record set and groundbreaking fundraising
totals achieved. We'll look to build upon these milestones in April 2025,
and celebrate the newest group of Boston Marathoners from Hopkinton to
Boston. September's registration is the first step towards reaching the
starting line."
Qualifier registration will open on Monday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. ET
and will close on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Any athlete
who has achieved a currently valid Boston Marathon qualifying time may
submit a registration application during Registration Week, September 9-13.
Registration will be held within the B.A.A.'s online platform Athletes'
Village. Registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and
applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 13.
The 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying window began on September 1, 2023, and
will close at 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 13. If space is still
available after the conclusion of Registration Week, registration will
re-open on Monday, September 16.
Qualifying standards for the 129th Boston Marathon can be found here;
qualifying standards across all divisions will remain the same as they were
for the 2024 Boston Marathon. Achieving one's qualifying standard does not
guarantee acceptance into the Boston Marathon. Those who are fastest among
the pool of applicants in their age and gender group will be accepted if
applications exceed capacity.
Athletes who have currently active finisher streaks of 10 or more Boston
Marathons will have an opportunity to register early between August 26-30,
2024. More details will be sent to these athletes over the summer months.
The qualifying window for the 130th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take
place on April 20, 2026, will begin on September 1, 2024. Registration
details for that race will be announced following the 2025 Boston Marathon.
B.A.A. RUNNING WEEK CONTINUES WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY
The B.A.A. has extended the idea of Global Running Day (Wednesday, June 5)
to a week for the first time beginning this year, furthering opportunities
to run for fun during each of five consecutive days to begin the month of
June.
Team B.A.A. will be present and running in an inviting, fun and relaxed way
- with relaxed and easy paces -- at several events each day over the course
of the week in Boston. Running week will feature photo opportunities with
the Boston Marathon Champions' Trophy, free giveaways, and the opportunity
for casual meet-ups with fellow runners.
A detailed schedule of events can be found below while daily updates and
key information will be shared across the B.A.A.'s social media channels
(Instagram, X/Twitter, Facebook, and Tik Tok).
MONDAY, JUNE 3
6:00 p.m. - Charles River Run with Team B.A.A.
Join the B.A.A. for an evening run along the Charles River! At 6:00 p.m.,
staff and runners from the B.A.A. will meet at the Arthur Fiedler Statue on
the Esplanade to begin a casual run along the Charles River. Giveaways and
photo ops with the Boston Marathon Champion's Trophy will be available, all
in celebration of Global Running Day coming up on Wednesday.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4
6:00 p.m. - Samuel Adams Fun Run
The B.A.A. and Samuel Adams will host a fun, free community run in Jamaica
Plain at 6:00 p.m. Log some miles, take pictures with the Boston Marathon
Champion's Trophy, be entered to win fun giveaways, and raise a glass in
celebration of Global Running Day. The B.A.A. will also be giving away
entries into the Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women's Hospital to a
few lucky runners in attendance. Remember to bring a Government issued ID
to enjoy beverages on site (must be 21+ to enjoy). RSVP here.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 | GLOBAL RUNNING DAY
12:00 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m., Boston Marathon Finish
Line
The Boston Athletic Association will be announcing some exciting news on
Global Running Day! Be on the lookout for a sneak peek on Tuesday, June 4,
with a grand unveiling on the morning of Global Running Day, June 5.
In celebration of Global Running Day, runners are encouraged to run or walk
to the Boston Marathon Finish Line and break the tape along Boylston
Street! From 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. outside the Bank
of America branch on Boylston Street, the B.A.A. will be handing out
exclusive giveaways and celebrating some extra special Global Running Day
news. The Boston Marathon Champion's Trophy will be available for
photo-ops.
Regardless of where you are, celebrate Global Running Day with the B.A.A.!
Wear your Boston Marathon or B.A.A. gear with pride and post online using
the hashtag #RunBAA.
BOSTON 10K PRESENTED BY BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
The next B.A.A. road race on the calendar is the Boston 10K presented by
Brigham and Women's Hospital on Sunday, June 23.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit
organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through
sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The
129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take
place on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott
World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London,
Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A.,
please visit www.baa.org.
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