Boston Marathon Qualifying Times
Do you qualify for the Boston Marathon?
Hint: You may want to begin a marathon training program now!
Getting up Heartbreak Hill is hard enough . . . but first, you must meet strict Boston Marathon qualifying times to even enter the race.
Marathon qualifying times are based on what your age will be on the day when the Boston Marathon in which you want to participate will be held. You must be at least 18 years old.
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Furthermore, you must achieve the qualifying time on a certified course approved by U.S.A. Track and Field, or the international equivalents designated by the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), which organizes the Boston Marathon. You can find lists of these on BAA's website.
To qualify for the Boston Marathon, you must meet the requirements within a period of approximately 19 months prior to the date of the Marathon in which you wish to participate.
Are you thinking that if 25,000 athletes from all over the world can qualify for the Boston Marathon, surely you can too?
Use these charts to figure out your chances . . .and if you need to start a Marathon training program to get into shape:
Boston Marathon qualifying times for 2010
| Age Group | Men |
Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3 hrs 10 min | 3 hrs 40 min |
| 35-35 | 3 hrs 15 min | 3 hrs 45 min |
| 40-44 | 3 hrs 20 min |
3 hrs 50 min |
| 45-49 | 3 hrs 30 min |
4 hrs 00 min |
| 50-54 | 3 hrs 35 min |
4 hrs 05 min |
| 55-59 | 3 hrs 45 min |
4 hrs 15 min |
| 60-64 | 4 hrs 00 min |
4 hrs 30 min |
| 65-69 | 4 hrs 15 min |
4 hrs 45 min |
| 70-74 | 4 hrs 30 min |
5 hrs 00 min |
| 75-79 | 4 hrs 45 min |
5 hrs 15 min |
| 80 and over | 5 hrs 00 min |
5 hrs 30 min |
An additional 59 seconds will be accepted for each of these qualifying times.
For example, a qualifying time of 4:45:59 will be accepted for a 66 year old woman.
Push Rim Wheel Chair Division qualifying times - 2010
| Class | Age Group | Men |
Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open (Classes T53 & T54) | 18-39 40-49 50-over |
2hrs 00min 2hrs 15min 2hrs 30min |
2hrs 25min 2hrs 40min 2hrs 55min |
| Quad (Classes T51 & T52) | 18-39 40-49 50-over |
2hrs 45min 3hrs 00min 3hrs 15min |
3hrs 10min 3hrs 25min 3hrs 40min |
An additional 59 seconds will be accepted for each of these qualifying times.
For example, a qualifying time of 2:55:59 will be accepted for a 66 year old woman in the Open Class.
If these qualifying times see a little daunting, get out your running shoes and start your Boston Marathon training program today!
Details
For more information, including qualifying times for the Blind/Visually Impaired Division and the Mobility Impaired Program: BAA Website; 617-236-1652
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