BIB NUMBER AND T-SHIRT DISTRIBUTION

For those runners who are pre-registered, the bib number will arrive in the mail. There will not be bib distribution on race day.

Don't fold or forcefully bend your bib as the timing and scoring device is affixed to the back of it, and it shouldn't be damaged or removed from. Please wear your bib on the front of your torso on your outer-most layer.

When you receive your bib in the mail, please check that your registration information is correctly printed on it.  If any inaccuracies appear on the bib number, or your bib number appears damaged, please call the B.A.A. Registration Office at (508) 435-6905 or send an e-mail detailing the concern to 10kregistration@baa.org.

Upon completing the race, you’ll receive an official t-shirt near the refreshments area. You may also choose to pick up your t-shirt on the
morning of the race prior to the start.

BAGGAGE CHECK

Entrants can check belongings at a designated location near the start. Bags will be provided and belongings must be claimed following the race.

Please use the baggage tag affixed to your bib number to help us identify your bag once the race has concluded. You may use your own bag or a plastic bag provided by the B.A.A. to check your belongings. Please do not check valuables.

THREE-WAVE START

With a few narrow spots along the course and the turn around at the half-way point, a three-wave start will be implemented for the 2012 B.A.A. 10K.

Pace and expected finish time signs will be posted throughout the starting corral system. Runners will be asked to self-seed themselves based on ability level - we ask that you be honest with us and yourself and position yourself according to your expected pace for fairest and safety of all involved. Please do not line up in a location faster than what you honestly feel your expected finish time will be.

All participants will be asked to begin lining up on Charles Street between the Boston Common and Boston Public Garden at 7:45 a.m.   The B.A.A. will be dividing the field into three, equal-size groups (waves).  The first wave will start at 8:00 a.m., the second wave will begin at 8:04 a.m., and the third at 8:08 a.m.

With the exception of the elite athlete competitors (i.e., those competing for prize money awards), we will be timing and scoring the race by net time, and your official finish time won't be negatively affected.

If everyone cooperates, then all will have a smooth and quick start.

All information above is subject to change