9 days until Boston's Half!

B.A.A. Half Marathon | Sunday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. | Franklin Park

 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. 

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Don't Forget Your Bib Number!

All U.S. entrants' bib numbers have been mailed to the address submitted during registration.

All international entrants (and anyone who hasn't yet received their bib in the mail) will be able to claim bib numbers at the Athlete Services Tent between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on race day in Franklin Park.

To claim your bib number, you'll be required to present a Government Issued photo ID. Bib numbers for the upcoming B.A.A. Half Marathon are now viewable within your Athletes' Village profile, too!

Donate to Dana-Farber's Team Today!

The B.A.A. Half Marathon is just a few days away! You can support Dana-Farber's team as they race toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer.

Here’s why Gerald, a member of Dana-Farber's 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon team and a cancer survivor, chooses to give back: “I first registered to run the race through the B.A.A. and decided to fundraise for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to contribute to finding solutions to cure cancer. I am so proud to be on the team and am a great advocate of life over fear. We have to stand up and can’t accept quitting when it comes to the race against cancer.”

B.A.A. Half Marathon Youth Events

Bringing your kids to join in on the fun at the B.A.A. Half Marathon?

Pre-Registration for B.A.A. Half Marathon Youth Races is now available!

Race Day Timeline:



• 7:00am-8:00am – Youth Races Bib Pick Up (Next to Volunteer Tent)
• 8:10am – Youth Participants must be at the tent to proceed into White Stadium for Races 
• 8:15am – 50 meter dash races on the track inside White Stadium
• 8:45am – All youth races conclude

All youth participants will receive a race bib and their very own unicorn medal.

Get to know your B.A.A. Half Course

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.

Lactation Accommodations

On race day, athletes, volunteers, and spectators may use the Lactation Tent in the Start/Finish area at Franklin Park. The tent will operate from 6:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is specifically designated for pumping and breastfeeding purposes. There will be signage and volunteers at the Lactation Tent to assist with wayfinding and access into the tent. 

Transportation Information for the

2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon

There is no parking within Franklin Park on race day. The recommended way to get to the start line in Franklin Park is to use the B.A.A. shuttle service from Copley Square or Forest Hills MBTA stop.

The B.A.A. will provide free, round-trip shuttles from both Copley Square in downtown Boston and Forest Hills MBTA station to the start/finish area in Franklin Park from 5:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Runners utilizing ride shares or personal vehicles should be dropped off at Seaver Street between Humboldt Ave and Elm Hill Ave.

For parking near the shuttle bus location, we suggested the 100 Clarendon Street Garage, which is just two blocks away from the shuttle pick-up at Copley Square.

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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.

Maurten Hydrogel Sports Fuel

Run Clean.

How you fuel your training defines what you do in the race. Maurten Gel 100 — available on-course at mile 6 — contains just six ingredients. No colors. No preservatives. No artificial flavors. Clean fuel for both training and racing.

Maurten is the official Hydrogel Sports Fuel partner of the B.A.A. Half Marathon.

Introducing Your 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon Pro Field

Defending Champions, American Record Holders & Global Stars Highlight 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon Professional Field

We're excited to announce a star-studded professional field for the 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Defending champions Viola Chepngeno, Geoffrey Koech, and Jenna Fesemyer all return, while American half marathon record holder Keira D’Amato will take on the challenging course for the first time on Sunday, November 12. The B.A.A. Half Marathon starts and finishes at Franklin Park and runs along the Emerald Necklace Park System.

Catch Up with Ruben Sanca

The 2023 B.A.A. Half Marathon presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund is less than TWO WEEKS away! We caught up with former Olympian, Ruben Sanca, to learn more about his experiences running the Emerald Necklace AND about Franklin Park’s history as a hub of running in Boston.

Learn some of Ruben’s best tips to a successful 13.1, his favorite parts of the course, and more about the history of the B.A.A. Half Marathon course.

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Swing by the Point32Health Runner's Rest Stop

Before or after the B.A.A. Half, stop by the Point32Health Runner’s Rest Stop. Our booth will have lots of warm up and cool down tools available to athletes, ensuring you run and recover the best you can. Not only will we have a trainer on site to assist with taping and stretching, we also will have foam rollers, yoga mats, relaxation chairs, Hyperice leg compression and more. Look for our purple tent in the sponsor area – we will see you on race day!



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