B.A.A. Boston Marathon Qualifying Times
Qualifiers for the Boston Marathon must meet the designated time standard that corresponds with their age group and gender. All race applicants must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the B.A.A., USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, International Paralympic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA, Disabled Sports, USA, and the United States Association for Blind Athletes. Qualifying times are met in competitions observing these same rules. Proof of qualification must accompany each athlete's application, and participants are required to be 18 years or older on race day.
For the 2013 Boston Marathon, qualifying times must be run on or after September 24, 2011*. Like the 2012 registration process, the acceptance of official race entrants will be based on qualifying time, with the fastest qualifiers (in relation to their age and gender) being accepted first until the race is full. All qualifying times are subject to review and verification.
The qualifying times below are based upon each athlete's age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which they are participating. The 59 seconds allowed for qualifying times in the past are not applicable for those registering for the 2013 Boston Marathon.
2013 Qualifying Times (effective September 24, 2011)
| Age Group | Men | Women |
|---|
| 18-34 |
3hrs 05min 00sec |
3hrs 35min 00sec |
| 35-39 |
3hrs 10min 00sec |
3hrs 40min 00sec |
| 40-44 |
3hrs 15min 00sec |
3hrs 45min 00sec |
| 45-49 |
3hrs 25min 00sec |
3hrs 55min 00sec |
| 50-54 |
3hrs 30min 00sec |
4hrs 00min 00sec |
| 55-59 |
3hrs 40min 00sec |
4hrs 10min 00sec |
| 60-64 |
3hrs 55min 00sec |
4hrs 25min 00sec |
| 65-69 |
4hrs 10min 00sec |
4hrs 40min 00sec |
| 70-74 |
4hrs 25min 00sec |
4hrs 55min 00sec |
| 75-79 |
4hrs 40min 00sec |
5hrs 10min 00sec |
| 80 and over |
4hrs 55min 00sec |
5hrs 25min 00sec |
| Unlike previous years, an additional 59 seconds will NOT be accepted for each age group time standard. |
REGISTRATION DATE CALCULATOR
Click the button below to find out - based on your age, gender and qualifying mark - when you are eligible to register for the 2013 Boston Marathon:
Push Rim Wheelchair Division Qualifying Times
| Class | Age Group | Men | Women |
|---|
| Open (Classes 3 & 4) |
18-39 |
2hrs 00min |
2hrs 25min |
|
40-49 |
2hrs 15min |
2hrs 40min |
|
50-Over |
2hrs 30min |
2hrs 55min |
| Quad (Classes 1 & 2) |
18-39 |
2hrs 45min |
3hrs 10min |
|
40-49 |
3hrs 00min |
3hrs 25min |
|
50-Over |
3hrs 15min |
3hrs 40min |
Blind/Visually Impaired Division
The qualifying time is 5:00 hours for visually impaired athletes (men and women) classified T11, T12, and T13.
Mobility Impaired Program
Mobility Impaired participants can apply on the first day of Boston Marathon registration, if qualified. Individuals with permanent disabilities that affect ambulation and who would not otherwise qualify for entry in other divisions are being granted the following extended qualifying times:
* The qualifying time is 6:00 hours for individuals who, because of the nature of their disability, have difficulty ambulating.
* The qualifying time is 8:00 hours for individuals who, because of the nature of their disability, need mobility aids such as prosthetics, leg braces or crutches to ambulate. All other individuals with disabilities followed entry procedures and qualifying standards of either the B.A.A. or the established qualifying standard from the recognized disabled sports organization.
For more information about the B.A.A.’s history of inclusion please go to our
Athletes with Disabilities page.