How to Enter the Boston Marathon

Entry procedure

Online Registration for the 2007 Boston Marathon will be available on September 6.

Eligibility and Qualifying
To qualify for the 111th Boston Marathon, athletes must meet the designated time standard that corresponds to their age group. Qualifying times must be run on or after September 24, 2005. Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subject to review and verification.

• Age on April 16, 2007 determines your qualifying time. Age group on the day of the qualifying race may differ.
• The B.A.A. accepts net times from chip scoring systems.
• Athetes must be 18-years or older on April 16, 2007.
• The B.A.A. reserves the right to reject any entry, issue special invitations, cancel the race, expand or further limit the field, or adjust the entry procedures.

Qualifying Standards