Qualifying for the 2024 Boston Marathon: Everything You Need to Know
Registration Period and Timeline
The qualifying window for the 2024 Boston Marathon opened on September 1, 2022, and will close at 5:00 PM ET on the day registration concludes. To be eligible to register, runners must meet the qualifying standards and submit their applications within this timeframe.
Qualifying Standards
The qualifying times for the 2024 Boston Marathon are as follows:
- Men: Age 18-34: 3:00:00; Age 35-39: 3:05:00; Age 40-44: 3:10:00; Age 45-49: 3:15:00; Age 50-54: 3:20:00; Age 55-59: 3:25:00; Age 60-64: 3:30:00; Age 65-69: 3:35:00; Age 70-74: 3:40:00; Age 75+: 3:45:00
- Women: Age 18-34: 3:30:00; Age 35-39: 3:35:00; Age 40-44: 3:40:00; Age 45-49: 3:45:00; Age 50-54: 3:50:00; Age 55-59: 3:55:00; Age 60-64: 4:00:00; Age 65-69: 4:05:00; Age 70-74: 4:10:00; Age 75+: 4:15:00
Note: The qualifying times are based on the athlete's age on the date of the marathon. So, if you're aiming for a specific qualifying time, be sure to factor in your age when calculating your target time.
Qualifying Race Time
The qualifying race time must come from a race run during a specific qualifying window. For the 2024 Boston Marathon, the qualifying window was from September 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023. The qualifying time must be recorded in a race that is either Boston Athletic Association (BAA)-sanctioned or certified by USATF or AIMS.
Additional Information
For more information about the qualifying process for the Boston Marathon, please visit the BAA's official website: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon
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