FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2018 Boston Marathon® Qualifier Acceptances
BOSTON - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today continued its
notification to applicants of their acceptance into the 2018 Boston
Marathon®. In preparation for the 2018 Boston Marathon, the B.A.A.
implemented the same registration process for qualified runners as it used
in the 2012 through 2017 Boston Marathons, allowing the fastest qualifiers
to register first. The 122nd Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April
16, 2018 and will mark the 33rd consecutive year that the event will have
John Hancock as its principal sponsor.
In cooperation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the eight cities
and towns along the Boston Marathon route, the B.A.A. has set the field
size for the 2018 Boston Marathon at 30,000 official entrants. More than
80% of the field will be comprised of athletes who have met the qualifying
standards. The balance will consist of invitational entrants, including
runners participating as part of the Boston Marathon's Official Charity
Program and John Hancock's Non-Profit Bib Program, as well as invited elite
athletes.
Registration for runners who met the B.A.A.'s Qualifying Standards for the
2018 Boston Marathon began on Monday, September 11 using a "rolling
admission" schedule and continued through Saturday, September 16.
Registration re-opened on Monday, September 18 and application submissions
were received through Wednesday, September 20. Registration was not
first-come, first-served, but rather allowed for a more systematic and
orderly application procedure with the fastest qualifiers of those who
submitted entries accepted.
Qualifiers who were 3 minutes, 23 seconds (3:23) or faster than the
qualifying time for their age group and gender were accepted into the 2018
Boston Marathon.
- 28,260 applications were received during the registration period for
qualifiers.
- 23,198 Qualified applicants have been accepted to date or are in the
process of being accepted, pending verification of their qualifying
performance.
- 5,062 applicants were unable to be accepted due to the large number of
eligible qualifiers who submitted an application for entry combined with
field size limitations.
- Details of the B.A.A.'s registration process for qualifiers can be found
on the following web page:
http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/athlete-re
gistration.aspx.
During the registration period, the breakdown of accepted Qualifiers was as
follows:
- 4,691 Qualifiers met their qualifying time by 20 minutes, 00 seconds or
faster.
- 7,673 Qualifiers met their qualifying time by 10 minutes, 00 seconds or
faster.
- 7,505 Qualifiers met their qualifying time by 05 minutes, 00 seconds or
faster.
- 2,905 Qualifiers met their qualifying time by 3 minutes, 23 seconds or
faster.
- 424 Qualifiers were accepted based on finishing 10 or more consecutive
Boston Marathons.
- 256 Qualified Athletes with Disabilities are expected to be accepted
beginning October 16
On October 16, the B.A.A. will open registration for Athletes with
Disabilities. During this time period, eligible athletes in the Push Rim
Wheelchair Division, Visually Impaired Division, Mobility Impaired Program,
Handcycle Program, and Duo Team Program can submit registration
applications.
Qualifying performances for the 2018 Boston Marathon must have been run
between September 17, 2016 and September 20, 2017. Notices via e-mail to
those accepted will be issued by the B.A.A.
For reference, qualifiers needed to be two minutes, nine seconds or faster
for their age group and gender for the 2017 Boston Marathon; two minutes,
28 seconds or faster for the 2016 Boston Marathon; one minute, two seconds
or faster for the 2015 Boston Marathon; and one minute, 38 seconds or
faster for the 2014 Boston Marathon.
The names of runners who have been accepted will be posted on the
"Entrants" page of the B.A.A.'s website.
"Each year, thousands of marathoners across the globe aspire to qualify
for, compete in, and ultimately finish the Boston Marathon," said Tom
Grilk, B.A.A. Chief Executive Officer. "For many runners, completing the
Boston Marathon is viewed as the ultimate goal in athletics. Informing
those who have qualified that there is simply not enough space for everyone
in the field is immensely difficult. Our entire organization at the B.A.A.
has worked hard to ensure a fair process that gives runners who have
qualified the best opportunity to enter the Boston Marathon. We thank
runners for their understanding, cooperation, and support of the Boston
Marathon year in and year out. We recognize and applaud their determination
to participate in the Boston Marathon."
Notices to those who submitted an application for entry but who were not
accepted were also issued today.
2018 BOSTON MARATHON: Men's Qualifying Standards and Accepted Times*
AGE GROUP QUALIFYING STANDARD QUALIFICATION TIMES ACCEPTED
(faster than and including)
18-34 3hrs 05min 00sec 3hrs 01min 37sec
35-39 3hrs 10min 00sec 3hrs 06min 37sec
40-44 3hrs 15min 00sec 3hrs 11min 37sec
45-49 3hrs 25min 00sec 3hrs 21min 37sec
50-54 3hrs 30min 00sec 3hrs 26min 37sec
55-59 3hrs 40min 00sec 3hrs 36min 37sec
60-64 3hrs 55min 00sec 3hrs 51min 37sec
65-69 4hrs 10min 00sec 4hrs 06min 37sec
70-74 4hrs 25min 00sec 4hrs 21min 37sec
75-79 4hrs 40min 00sec 4hrs 36min 37sec
80 and older 4hrs 55min 00sec 4hrs 51min 37sec
2018 BOSTON MARATHON: Women's Qualifying Standards and Accepted Times*
AGE GROUP QUALIFYING STANDARD QUALIFICATION TIMES ACCEPTED
(faster than and including)
18-34 3hrs 35min 00sec 3hrs 31min 37sec
35-39 3hrs 40min 00sec 3hrs 36min 37sec
40-44 3hrs 45min 00sec 3hrs 41min 37sec
45-49 3hrs 55min 00sec 3hrs 51min 37sec
50-54 4hrs 00min 00sec 3hrs 56min 37sec
55-59 4hrs 10min 00sec 4hrs 06min 37sec
60-64 4hrs 25min 00sec 4hrs 21min 37sec
65-69 4hrs 40min 00sec 4hrs 36min 37sec
70-74 4hrs 55min 00sec 4hrs 51min 37sec
75-79 5hrs 10min 00sec 5hrs 06min 37sec
80 and older 5hrs 25min 00sec 5hrs 21min 37sec
* Qualified entrants for the 2018 Boston Marathon must have met the
designated time standard that corresponds with their age group and gender
in a certified marathon on or after September 17, 2016. Proof of
qualification must accompany each athlete's application, and participants
are required to be 18 years or older on Boston Marathon race day.
Qualifying performances achieved on or after Saturday, September 16, 2017
will be valid for 2019 Boston Marathon registration submissions. The
registration dates for that year's race have not yet been established.
ATHLETES WITH DISABILITIES - REGISTRATION DATES & QUALIFYING TIMES
Registration for individuals who wish to participate among the Push Rim
Wheelchair Division, Visually Impaired Division, Mobility Impaired Program,
Handcycle Program, and Duo Team Program will open on Monday, October 16,
2017 at 10:00 a.m. ET. For athletes with disabilities, specific information
on the registration timetable can be found at
http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/athlete-re
gistration/athletes-with-disabilities.aspx.
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.'s Boston Marathon is the world's
oldest annual marathon, and the organization manages other local events and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round running programs,
including high performance athletes and running club. Since 1986, the
principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial.
The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with
international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York
City. More than 60,000 runners participate in B.A.A. events annually. The
122nd Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018. For more
information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.
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