FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Registration For The 2019 Boston Marathon Opens Monday, September 10
Field size will be 30,000 official entrants for the 123rd running on April
15
BOSTON -- Registration for the 2019 Boston Marathon opens on Monday,
September 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The B.A.A. will use the same process
to register qualified runners as it used in the 2012 through 2018 Boston
Marathons, allowing the fastest qualifiers to register first.
Registration will be held entirely online at www.baa.org, and qualifying
performances run since September 16, 2017 may be submitted for entry.
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. The 123rd
annual race will mark the 34th consecutive year that the event will have
John Hancock as its principal sponsor.
2019 BOSTON MARATHON REGISTRATION DATES
- Monday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Runners who have met the
qualifying standard by 20 minutes, 00 seconds or more may apply for entry.
- Wednesday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Runners who have met the
qualifying standard by 10 minutes, 00 seconds or more may apply for entry
(if space remains).
- Friday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. ET: Runners who have met the
qualifying standard by 5 minutes, 00 seconds or more may apply for entry
(if space remains).
- Saturday, September 15 at 10:00 p.m. ET: Registration closes for the
first week.
- Monday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. ET: All runners who have met the
qualifying standard may apply for entry (if space remains).
- Wednesday, September 19 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Registration closes for the
second week.
If space remains after this initial period, then on Monday, September 24 at
10:00 a.m. ET, registration will reopen to anyone who meets the qualifying
standards on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will remain
open until the maximum field size is reached.
Registration for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) Divisions and Programs -
Push Rim Wheelchair, Visually Impaired, Mobility Impaired, Handcycle, and
Duo Teams - will open on September 10, 2018 and follow the same procedures
as detailed above. Registration for AWD Divisions and Programs will occur
on a "rolling admission" schedule, beginning with the fastest qualifiers.
Refer to AWD Divisions and Programs of the 2019 Boston Marathon for
eligibility criteria and qualifying standards.
The B.A.A. will not predict or provide an anticipated date for when the
race will reach its maximum field of qualified applicants. However, the
B.A.A.'s website (www.BAA.org), Facebook page and Twitter account will
provide updates throughout the registration process, and will answer many
frequently asked questions during this time period. These pages will be
continuously updated throughout registration.
The registration fee for the 2019 Boston Marathon for qualifiers is $200
USD for United States residents and $250 USD for international residents.
QUALIFYING TIMES
Applicants for the 2019 Boston Marathon must meet the designated time
standard that corresponds with their age group and gender in a certified
marathon on or after September 16, 2017. Proof of qualification must
accompany each athlete's application, and participants are required to be
18 years or older on race day (April 15, 2019). All standards below are
based on official submitted net time, and age groups are determined based
on a participant's age on Boston Marathon race day.
AGE GROUP MEN WOMEN
18-34 3hrs 05min 00sec 3hrs 35min 00sec
35-39 3hrs 10min 00sec 3hrs 40min 00sec
40-44 3hrs 15min 00sec 3hrs 45min 00sec
45-49 3hrs 25min 00sec 3hrs 55min 00sec
50-54 3hrs 30min 00sec 4hrs 00min 00sec
55-59 3hrs 40min 00sec 4hrs 10min 00sec
60-64 3hrs 55min 00sec 4hrs 25min 00sec
65-69 4hrs 10min 00sec 4hrs 40min 00sec
70-74 4hrs 25min 00sec 4hrs 55min 00sec
75-79 4hrs 40min 00sec 5hrs 10min 00sec
80 and over 4hrs 55min 00sec 5hrs 25min 00sec
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.
Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John
Hancock. 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 athletes participate in B.A.A. events each
year. The 123rd Boston Marathon will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019. For
more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.
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