DEAR PARTICIPANT,
Thank you for entering the 2018 B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund! The countdown has begun until race day on October 7, and we couldn't be more excited.

Between now and race day we will regularly update you on race news and important event information. On race morning, you can expect a fun-filled event for the whole family at Franklin Park.  

From all of us at the B.A.A., we wish you the best of luck in training and look forward to seeing you this fall! 

Sincerely,

The Boston Athletic Association
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ADDRESS CONFIRMATION
On Wednesday, August 15, all participants who reside in the United States were sent an e-mail to confirm both your mailing address and your bib number pick-up option. Each U.S. runner has the option of receiving their bib number in the mail, or picking up their number and participant t-shirt from Boston Marathon adidas RunBase in the days leading up to the B.A.A. Half Marathon. Be sure to check junk folders as sometimes e-mails get caught in spam filters.
International runners will be able to pick up their bib numbers and t-shirts at Boston Marathon adidas RunBase in the days leading up to the race, or at Franklin Park on race morning. Further details will be sent to all runners as race week approaches.
B.A.A. HALF MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAMS
Prepare for race day
  
The coaching staff at the B.A.A. has created three different 12-week training plans (which began in mid-July) to prepare you for the B.A.A. Half Marathon. It's not too late to pick up some valuable training advice as you head into October's race.

Be willing to adjust and adapt to your individual circumstances: work, school and home life, illness and injury. The goal is to get to the starting line fit and ready to race your best.

To learn more about the B.A.A. Half Marathon Training Plans, click below:
TRAINING TIP

The B.A.A. Half Marathon features a rolling course with significant downhills during the early miles and uphills towards the end of the race. To effectively navigate the course and take advantage of the fast start (as well as the hilly finish), runners need to make sure that their legs are resilient enough to handle all sorts of elevation changes.

To see more trailing tips, click below:
RUN FOR DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE AND THE JIMMY FUND
Enhance your B.A.A. Half Marathon race experience by registering for Dana-Farber's fundraising team. As the presenting sponsor of the B.A.A. Half Marathon since 2003, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund has a team of runners that will advance cancer research and improve patient care through their fundraising efforts.

Runners receive great perks such as a personal fundraising webpage, Dana-Farber singlet, and a training program designed by 1976 Boston Marathon winner Jack Fultz. Registration options are available for runners already registered for the race, and those who need a B.A.A. Half Marathon race entry.
 
Click below to learn more and register today!
HOTEL PARTNER - SHERATON BOSTON
The B.A.A. is proud to offer Half Marathon participants hotel accommodation through Marathon Tours and Travel at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. Located 3.1 miles from Franklin Park at 39 Dalton Street, a block of rooms at the Sheraton Boston Hotel has been held through our partners at Marathon Tours and Travel.

Guests may choose one or two beds, with room rates beginning at $299.00 (Rates are per room, per night and do not include 14.45% tax). Rates are based on single or double occupancy; a third or fourth guest is $30 per night per guest). A special shuttle service to the B.A.A. Half Marathon start and finish area at Franklin Park will be available for guests staying at the Sheraton Boston through Marathon Tours. See below for more information.

To reserve a room, please click below:
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