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Boston Marathon entry guide

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ENTRY ROUTE

Qualifying time

After achieving the Boston Qualifying Time (BQ) for each gender and age group,

records must be submitted every September during the registration period (2026/9/14 to 9/18 for the 2027 competition).

If capacity is exceeded, time limit will be applied in order of fastest record — 2027 time limit is 5 minutes and 17 seconds longer than the standard.

Charity entry

Through the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program,

designated nonprofit organizations receive invitational entries and recruit runners who commit to fundraising.

The average minimum fundraising commitment is approximately $15,000, varying by organization.

Entry options may change — re-check on the official site

Entry

Status
Closed
Entry period
Mon, September 14, 2026 ~ Fri, September 18, 2026
Entry fee
$270 · Marathon · subject to change — verify officially
Distance

Marathon

Field size

30,000 people

Official
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Official tour operators

Official tour operators for Boston Marathon. Explore links and listed editions for 44 operators.

Countries follow the organizer’s directory. Confirm residence eligibility and service languages with each operator.

Qualifying time

Marathon

M · 18–342:55:00M · 35–393:00:00M · 40–443:05:00M · 45–493:15:00M · 50–543:20:00M · 55–593:30:00M · 60–643:50:00M · 65–694:05:00M · 70–744:20:00M · 75–794:35:00M · 80+4:50:00F · 18–343:25:00F · 35–393:30:00F · 40–443:35:00F · 45–493:45:00F · 50–543:50:00F · 55–594:00:00F · 60–644:20:00F · 65–694:35:00F · 70–744:50:00F · 75–795:05:00F · 80+5:20:00X · 18–343:25:00X · 35–393:30:00X · 40–443:35:00X · 45–493:45:00X · 50–543:50:00X · 55–594:00:00X · 60–644:20:00X · 65–694:35:00X · 70–744:50:00X · 75–795:05:00X · 80+5:20:00
Period

After 2025-09-13 (

The qualifying window for the 2027 Boston Marathon began on September 13, 2025.

) — The closing date is not specified on the page.

Applications are accepted from 2026-09-14 to 2026-09-18 (

Qualifier Registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon will take place September 14-18, 2026
Note

Meeting the qualifying standard does not guarantee entry. Original text:

Due to field size limitations, achieving one's qualifying standard does not guarantee entry into the event, but simply the opportunity to submit a registration application.
If the total amount of submissions surpasses the allotted field size for qualified athletes, then those who are the fastest among the pool of applicants in their age and gender group will be accepted.

Those who do not meet time limit will be subject to a random drawing (Boston Qualifier Selection) of approximately 1,000 people.

Records are based on net(chip) time.

Net downhill course correction applied from 2027 competition registration: 1,500~2,999ft +5:00, 3,000~5,999ft +10:00, not recognized over 6,000ft.

The standards for non-binary (X) people are the same as the standards for women.

Starting with registration for the 2027 race, a net downhill course time adjustment applies: 1,500–2,999 ft: +5:00 / 3,000–5,999 ft: +10:00 / 6,000 ft or more: not accepted
Times are based on net (chip) time
Approximately 1,000 runners who miss time limit are eligible for a random drawing (Boston Qualifier Selection)

official site · 2026.7

Start

Start

Wave 1 10:00

Wave 2 10:15

Wave 3 10:28

Wave 4 10:41

Wave 5 11:01

Wave 6 11:21 — Wheelchair Men 09:06 · Women 09:09 · Handcycle/Duo 09:30 · Pro Men 09:37 · Pro Women 09:47 · Para Athletics 09:50

Original10:00
Time limit

The official finish closes at 5:30 pm.

Participants who finish afterward receive a finisher medal, but their results are not recognized as official and they are classified as 'Post-Race Participant'.

Cutoff

The finish at the 2026 Boston Marathon closes at 5:30 p.m. The start is split into six waves (up from four in previous years),

with about 30,000 runners in all and roughly 3,200–7,100 per wave.

Every runner is scheduled to cross the start line by 11:30 a.m.

BIB PICKUP

Pick-up point

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center — 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Period

For the 2026 edition — Friday, 17 April, 10:00–19:00;

Saturday, 18 April, 09:00–19:00;

Sunday, 19 April, 09:00–18:00

Note

You must collect your bib in person (no transfers or exchanges).

You must bring the Digital Number Pick-Up Pass sent by email in advance.

Collection is available only during expo operating hours.

Entry

B.A.A. Official qualification record registration at Athletes' Village, official charity program/invitational route

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