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Boston Office (Administration)
40 Trinity Place
4th floor
Boston MA 02116
phone: 617-236-1652
fax: 617-236-4505
e-mail: info@baa.org
Hopkinton Office (Registration)
“The Starting Line”/One Ash St.
Hopkinton MA 01748
phone: 508-435-6905
fax: 508-435-6590
e-mail: registration@baa.org

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What happens at the end of the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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At the finish, volunteers will direct you to: the medical tent (if necessary), refreshment areas, and Finishers' medals for official participants who finish 2 hours, 30 minutes after the start.

The B.A.A. is not responsible for event-related injuries, and athletes are responsible for individual expenses incurred. Only runners needing medical attention will be allowed to enter the medical tent.

You will pick up your t-shirt after the race.

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What is the official charity of the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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The Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The Jimmy Fund is the official charity of the event.
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What do I do if I cannot complete the B.A.A. Half Marathon once I have begun?
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Stop for assistance and direction at one of the medical assistance stations on the course, provided by the B.A.A. Sweep buses are available to pick up runners who are unable to finish. Finish-area facilities officially close 2 hours, 30 minutes after the start.
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What do I do if I don’t receive or if I lose my B.A.A. Half Marathon Bib Number?
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Bring a photo I.D. and / or proof of payment (cancelled check or credit card statement) to the registration area, and we will issue a new number. We will cancel your previous number, and void the timing device so that no one can misrepresent you.
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What is the weekend schedule for the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 (RACE DAY)

6:30 - 8:15 AM Pre-race activities, baggage check near White Stadium in Boston's Franklin Park.

8:30 AM START

10:30 AM Awards Ceremony

11:00 AM Course closes

12:00 PM Finish area and facilities close

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Do you provide massages at the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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No. Massage services are not provided at the B.A.A. Half Marathon.

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When does registration begin for the 2013 B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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Registration for the 2013 B.A.A. Half Marathon will begin Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

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Similar to the Boston Marathon, will there be an expo, a pasta party or a post-race party at the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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No, additional functions will not be held the night before the B.A.A. Half Marathon.

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Can I wear my iPod / headphones during the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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While the B.A.A. discourages the use of iPods and headphones, we do not impose a ban on wearing such devices in the B.A.A. Half Marathon except for the elite men and women and all those eligible for prize money.

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Will B.A.A. Half Marathon merchandise be for sale?
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Yes, B.A.A. Half Marathon merchandise will be for sale in advance from Marathon Sports. In addition, adidas and Marathon Sports will be present on  Sunday, October 7 (Race Day) near the Number and T-shirt Pick-up Area at the start of the event.

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