How to qualify for the Boston Marathon

The fall racing season is fast approaching but September is also
the deadline to register for the Boston Marathon, so on today’s
show we’re covering everything you need to get to the start line
of the world’s oldest annual marathon!


For many, this April race is seen as the pinnacle of marathon
running due to its difficult qualifying standards and notoriously
tough hills. It’s also recognized as an Abbot World marathon
major with over 25,000 competitors each year. Whether you’re
targeting a trip to Boston this Spring or just want to learn more
about what it takes to get there we’ve got you covered!


In today’s show, we’ll walk you through the entire process of
getting to that start line from qualification to registration and
race logistics. These topics will include:


What time do you need to qualify based on your age and gender

Tips and last-minute races for hitting the qualifying times

Key qualifying and registration deadlines

What to expect when you get there and more!



Let’s get into it!


BAA website for marathon registration:
baa.org/races/boston-marathon
BQ qualifying standards:
baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify
FindMyMarathon tool for selecting races: findmymarathon.com
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