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We're just 87 days away from the 128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America! This week's participant newsletter features highlights from our recently announced Bank of America Boston Marathon Professional Field, registration information for the B.A.A. Distance Medley, offers from our sponsors, and more!
Wishing you all the best in training and see you in just a few months!
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The B.A.A. has announced both Men's and Women's Bank of America Boston Marathon Professional Fields - one of the fastest fields in Boston Marathon history.
On the Men's side, two-time defending open champion Evans Chebet, wheelchair course record holder Marcel Hug, and the world’s fourth-fastest man Sisay Lemma set their sights on Boston. Marathon winners from around the world and rising stars will compete as part of the Bank of America Professional Athlete Team.
On the Women's side, the field will feature the strongest women’s field in race history, led by defending champions Hellen Obiri and Susannah Scaroni. A total of 19 women with personal bests under 2:23:00 will line up in Hopkinton aiming to earn the Open Division crown, including Olympians, Abbott World Marathon Majors winners, and national stars. In the Wheelchair and Para Athletics Divisions, Paralympic hopefuls from around the world are set to compete.
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Have you run a faster marathon since registering for the 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America? Starting today, Boston Marathoners are able to update their 2024 qualifying time within Athletes’ Village! Qualifying times will be used for seeding and bib numbering for April’s race.
How to Update Your Qualifying Time
If you have run a faster marathon since registering:
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Log into your Athletes’ Village profile
- Click the ‘My Races’ tab then select 128th Boston Marathon
- Within your 128th Boston Marathon page will be your current qualifying time. If you’ve run a faster marathon time since registering, click the link to submit an updated qualifying time.
- Upon submitting your time, updated qualifying times will be reviewed by our Athlete Services team and you’ll receive a confirmation email once it’s been approved.
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NOTE: The deadline to submit an updated qualifying time for the 2024 Boston Marathon is Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5:00pm. We encourage athletes to update their time as soon as possible.
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The B.A.A. Distance Medley is a three-race series which includes the Boston 5K, 10K, and Boston Half. This year's DM sold out in a record less than 48 hours but registration for individual races will be available prior to each event.
Registration for the Boston 5K - taking place Saturday, April 13 - opens on Wednesday, January 31st in Athletes' Village.
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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! | |
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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 are only able to accept runners who reside in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Every Boston Marathoner has a special story -- we want to share YOURS!
Answer a quick questionnaire to share your story with the B.A.A. for a chance to be featured! Stories will be showcased on social media, in newsletters, on broadcast coverage, with media, and more.
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LESS THAN 2 WEEKS UNTIL BOSTON RUN SHOW!
Get your FREE ticket and come and see us
January 27 - 28, 2024 at Hynes Convention Center
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There are less than 2 weeks until the Boston Run Show returns for its second year – it is the running expo for every runner, no matter how far or fast you go!
The show will host hundreds of leading running brands, 30+ inspirational speakers, and impressive features for you to enjoy throughout the weekend. Plus you’ll get special prices on new gear, apparel, tech, advice, nutrition products and you can even sign up to new races while you’re there.
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The Boston Run Show is the perfect family day out for the Boston community, whether you’re an ultra-runner or running your first 5K, or simply want to start your running journey.
Stop by the B.A.A.'s booth to take a photo with the Boston Marathon Trophy, meet some of Team B.A.A., and see what our partners have to offer!
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