How to Enter the Boston Marathon

Online Registration for the 2012 Boston Marathon will open in September 2011. For full information on the online registration process, click here. 

Eligibility and Qualifying
To qualify for the Boston Marathon, athletes must meet the designated time standard that corresponds to their age group. Qualifying times for 2012 must be run on or after September 25, 2010. Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subject to review and verification.

• Age on April 16, 2012 determines your qualifying time. Age group on the day of the qualifying race may differ.
• The B.A.A. accepts net times from chip scoring systems.
• Athetes must be 18-years or older on April 16, 2012
• The B.A.A. reserves the right to reject any entry, issue special invitations, cancel the race, expand or further limit the field, or adjust the entry procedures.
• For more information on qualifying for the Boston Marathon, click here.

Qualifying Standards