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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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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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Who can I contact about B.A.A. sponsorship opportunities?
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If you are interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities with the Boston Marathon, B.A.A. Half Marathon, or any B.A.A. event, please contact T.K. Skenderian at tk@baa.org.

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Will there be a baggage check area at the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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Race participants can check belongings at a designated location near the start. Belongings must be claimed shortly following the race. The B.A.A. is not responsible for personal belongings.

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How long will the Half Marathon course be open and at what time will timing stop?
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Timing will conclude at 11:00 a.m. The course will close at various intervals prior to 11:00 a.m., and participants are then asked to move to the side of the road or continue on the sidewalks where available.
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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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How do I enter the B.A.A. Half Marathon through the official charity program?
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While there is no 'official charity' program for the B.A.A. Half Marathon like there is for the Boston Marathon, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund field a large team of runners every year who, through fundraising, help them further cancer research.

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Is there a host hotel for the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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No hotel has been designated as host hotel for the Half Marathon. For hotels in the Boston area, check www.bostonusa.com. Franklin Park, where the race starts and finishes, is close to the Jamaica Plain, Brookline, Forest Hills, and West Roxbury sections of Boston.
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Will photographs be taken along the Half Marathon course and at the finish, and how can I order these pictures?
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Marathon Foto is the official photographer of the B.A.A. Half Marathon and representatives will take photos along the course and finish. Proofs will be mailed to all participants shortly after the race, or photos may be ordered on-line at www.marathonfoto.com
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Where and when will B.A.A. Half Marathon results be posted?
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Race day results will be posted electronically online at www.baa.org and on coolrunning.com.
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Will there be clocks along the B.A.A. Half Marathon course?
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Digital clocks, positioned at every mile and at the finish line, will indicate the unofficial time from the starter's gun. See the course map here.
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B.A.A. Moment 4

1920 - Ashland Start

The Boston Marathon began in Ashland, Massachusetts from 1897 through 1923 then moved to Hopkinton for the 1924 race.  Since then, the race has started in Hopkinton every year.

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