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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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Will there be PowerGel along the B.A.A. Half Marathon course?
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A PowerGel station will be set up approximately at Mile 6. PowerGel is a concentrated, carbohydrate gel that delivers immediate energy for endurance athletes. See the course map here.
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When does the B.A.A. Half Marathon Awards Ceremony take place?
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The Awards Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. on race day in White Stadium in Franklin Park. It is open to all participants and guests. No ticket is required.

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Are B.A.A. Half Marathon awards presented according to official ("gun") time, or net time?
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All prize money winners will be decided by gun time. All age group division awards will be awarded by net time.

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Are bikes/skates/baby joggers/dogs allowed on the B.A.A. Half Marathon course?

 
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No. For safety reasons, strollers, in-line skates, skateboards and like vehicles of any kind, animals are not permitted.

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What is BibTag and how is it used in the Half Marathon?
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The BibTag timing system will enable you to receive your official time (time from the starter's gun), as well as your net running time. The BibTag is affixed to your bib number and must be worn on your outer layer for the entire race for you to be scored and timed and for you to appear among the results as an official finisher.

Please handle the tag with care, as bent or damaged tags may not work correctly.

 

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How will I get my Half Marathon bib number?
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For the 2012 B.A.A. Half Marathon, participants will have their bib numbers mailed to them in advance of the race. Please remember to bring your bib number with you on the day of the event. If you have not received your bib number by October 3, 2012, please contact the B.A.A. at halfregistration@baa.org.

Please handle your bib with care. Your timing device will be attached to the back of your bib, and if it's bent too much, it will not record your time along the route.  

 

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When applying for entry into the Boston Marathon, what proof of qualifying do I need to provide?
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For application into the Boston Marathon, applicants must provide the name and date of the Marathon at which they qualified, and their official finishing time. The B.A.A. will verify all qualifying times before granting acceptance into the race.

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Where will I find medical attention during the B.A.A. Half Marathon?
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Medical personnel will be available to give emergency care, as well as attend to non-critical injuries at miles 0.7, 2.0, 4.5, 7.5, 11.2, 12.0 and the finish.

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How can I pick up my B.A.A. Half Marathon bib number if I haven't received it before the race?
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Registrants of the 2012 B.A.A. Half Marathon should receive their bib number in the mail by October 3, 2012. If you do not receive your bib number by this date, send a detailed e-mail to halfregistration@baa.org.

If you are changing your address between now and the Half Marathon on October 7, please let the B.A.A. know, so your bib number is sent to your correct location.

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Will there be fluid replacement stations along the B.A.A. Half Marathon course?
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Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water will be available at every other mile beginning at mile two, and G Series Pro Endurance Formula™ will be available at miles six, 9.5, and 10.5. PowerBar Gel® will be available near mile six. See the course map here.
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B.A.A. Moment 6

1977 - Bob Hall Becomes the First Person to Complete the Race in a Wheelchair

Shown here in 1977, Bob Hall pioneered the division when he became the first person to complete the race in a wheelchair in 1975, making good on his promise to finish in under three hours.

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