Event Description

The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon. The B.A.A. manages this American classic, which is sponsored by John Hancock.  Each year, runners from all over the world compete in the famous Boston Marathon, normally held on the third Monday in April.

The Marathon is New England's most widely viewed sporting event, and has been taking place in Boston for over 100 years.  

Any athlete who has achieved a currently valid Boston Marathon qualifying time is allowed to submit a registration application between November 8-12 through Athletes’ Village, which is the B.A.A.’s online platform. The qualifying window began on September 1, 2019, and will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 12. Qualifiers may submit an application at any point during the registration window.