More than 140 athletes, including Olympians, Paralympians, global marathon winners, and 13 previously announced champions, will compete in October as part of the John Hancock Professional Athlete Team.
COVID-19 mitigation procedures for all participants will be announced in the coming weeks via email and baa.org.
If you have achieved a faster qualifying time than the one used to register, you can submit an improved qualifying time within your Athletes' Villageprofile. The deadline to update your qualifying time for seeding purposes is August 25.
Team Competition registration is now open! Click here to registeror join a team to be part of the 125th Boston Marathon's Team Competition.
Be on the lookout over the coming month for exciting news on the:
All-new B.A.A. Racing Mobile App, featuring live participant tracking
Digital editions of the Official Program, Participant Guide, and Spectator Guide
Digital Number Pick-Up Pass presented by Amazon (needed to claim your bib number)
Transportation, gear check, and COVID-19 safety procedure updates
Amazon Training Tip: Trigger Point Ball
Rolling your foot on a trigger point ball can help relieve aches and pains from plantar fasciitis. Add these stretches to your training routine!
Visit amazon.com/runfor all your training needs leading up to October!
Fueling For Boston: Mind & Body Training Clinic
The second Boston Marathon virtual training clinic will be held this Tuesday, August 24 from 6-7 p.m. ET covering fueling your mind and body for Boston.
Join B.A.A. coach Mark Carroll, Maurten Head of Nutrition Tobias Christenssen, iFit Master Trainer Casey Gilbert, and the B.A.A.'s Wayne Levy for a deep-dive on preparing your mind and body to conquer 26.2 miles in October! RSVP for Tuesday's clinic today.
Sound familiar? We’ve all had these thoughts cross our minds before a run. Our partners at Gatorade Endurance understand the mental gymnastics we play everyday just getting out of the door, and want us to celebrate all our wins - big and small - with the Gatorade Endurance Defy Everyday Challenge.
Join the Challenge at gatoradeendurance.com/defyeveryday to stay accountable as you train for the Boston Marathon. Receive weekly tips and inspiration from Mileage Mentors.
Amazon Athlete of the Month
Have a special Boston Marathon story or know someone who should be celebrated? Amazon is awarding one lucky athlete each month leading up to October's race with prizes as part of the Amazon Athlete of the Month celebration. Selected athletes will also be featured on amazon.com/run.
Use #AmazonAthleteBOS and tag @AmazonSportsOutdoors on Facebook for a chance to be featured!
Training Around The World
Clare Flannery Gan
Will DiTullio
Thomas Sparrenberger
125th Boston Marathon Race Photos
Take advantage of this special offer on the most popular photo package for Boston runners. Secure a high-resolution copy of ALL of your race photos. This offer expires well before race day, so don't delay!
