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Event Information: Bring the Kids!

Kids from four to 11 can test their speed on June 24.

At 9:30 a.m., after the B.A.A. 10K, kids between four- and 11-years-old are invited to participate in complimentary and fun kids races at Boston Common on the baseball field.

The race distances will depend on the age of the participants, with four- and five-year-olds competing in the shortest distance, and ten- and 11-year-olds competing in the longest distance (approximately 400 meters).

No pre-registration necessary, and all participants will receive a bib number and finisher's ribbon. No other awards will be given.

A race day registration table will be on-site near the start/finish area of the B.A.A. 10K on race morning. To help us prepare, please send an email to train@baa.org with the age/gender of your child to let us know how many we can expect.

4-5 year olds: approximately 100 meters;

6-7 year olds: approximately 200 meters;

8-9 year olds: approximately 300 meters;

10-11 year olds: approximately 400 meters.

 

All information above is subject to change

B.A.A. Moment 7

1996 - Centennial Boston Marathon

The historic centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 was monumental for many reasons. It was the not only the first time that the ChampionChip timing and scoring device was used in a major US Marathon, but it was the largest running event ever held at the time. 

The starting field of 38,708 stood for more than seven years as the largest in the history of the sport. Included among the finishers were 16 Boston champions.