Boston's Half Marathon is on Sunday, November 12!

 The B.A.A. Half Marathon is a family-friendly event for athletes and spectators of all ages. Free youth events will be offered on race morning within Franklin Park, including races and medals for all. 

EVENT DETAILS: What You Need to Know

When:

Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 8:00am

Where:

Start & Finish at Franklin Park, with the race running through Boston and Brookline.

All Participants Receive:

Unicorn finisher medal, adidas long sleeve participant shirt, unique bib number, and more!



B.A.A. Distance Medley:

Participants who've finished the B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. 10K gain exclusive access to the B.A.A. Distance Medley tent presented by New England Honda Dealers.

ACTION NEEDED:

Submit Your Pre-Event Medical Questionnaire

In an effort to provide the best medical care during your race experience, the B.A.A. asks you to please complete the following RaceSafe form. The B.A.A. Medical Team utilizes RaceSafe, an encrypted health and safety app, to coordinate medical care for any participants needing assistance.

We request that you please securely share your health information in an effort to assist us in case of emergency. Participation is voluntary, but this information may be lifesaving in a medical emergency.

Having access to information regarding your individual health history (e.g. allergies, recent medications) will allow our medical team to better care for you in the event that you require attention during or after the race. All information is kept confidential in compliance with the Protected Health Information/HIPAA Privacy Rules.

Run with Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund Toward a Cancer-Free Future

Did you know that more than half of all FDA-approved cancer drugs in the last 5 years were developed with significant contributions from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, our presenting sponsor and exclusive charity partner for the B.A.A. Half Marathon?

You can do your part to help Dana-Farber advance toward a world without cancer by joining their B.A.A. Half Marathon team today. Email us to register as an own-entry runner using your bib through the B.A.A.

The 13.1-mile course runs along the picturesque Emerald Necklace Park System, past the Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and Franklin Park Zoo, before finishing at White Stadium in Franklin Park.

Whether running your first half marathon or a veteran of many races, this race is for YOU!

Run with the B.A.A. all year long through the B.A.A. Running Club! The B.A.A. Running Club is for runners of all ages and abilities looking to improve their fitness. Community and engagement are part of the fabric of the B.A.A. Running Club, meeting weekly for training runs (and social gatherings!) in Greater Boston, and at races throughout New England. Join the B.A.A. to take your workouts, training, coaching and fun to the next level! 

The B.A.A. Running Club accepts new runners throughout the year. If you are interested in joining, please email Coach Sarah Dupré Healy or Coach Mark Carroll with your Name, Phone Number, City, and State and we will be in touch soon!  

Unsure if the B.A.A. Running Club is for you? Join us at one of our next practices or meet-ups and get to know the club! When reaching out to the Coaches, be sure to ask when our next meet-up or practice is.

At this time we're unable to accept runners who do not reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont or Rhode Island.

Qualifier Registration for the 128th Boston Marathon presented by @BankofAmerica is now closed, with a record 33,000+ applicants! Email notices will be sent to all applicants in the coming weeks & we hope to see you on April 15!



Join us at The Boston Run Show USA

It’s back! The Boston Run Show USA returns January 27^th-28^th at the Hynes Convention Center. Boston’s running expo is made for runners, no matter how far or fast you go. You can shop the latest gear, apparel, tech, nutrition and find advice for your next running challenge. 

Don’t miss inspirational speakers such as Hellah Sidibe, John Kelly, Scott Jurek, Molly Sheridan, Erin Short, David Whelan, and so many more. Join the biggest meet up for the running community this year! We’ll be there too so come and say hi to us on the Boston Athletic Association booth! Get FREE tickets (*LIMITED AVAILABILITY) with code: BAA

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