Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012

Time: 8:00 a.m. EDT

Location: Start and finish near Copley Square Park in Boston’s Back Bay

Field size: Limited to 6,000 entrants.

Distance: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles)

Amenities: Short-sleeve technical t-shirt, provided by adidas; accurate, certified course; mile clocks; timing and scoring by Chronotrack Systems; post-race refreshments; post-race gift item for all finishers; race photography by Marathon Foto

Race Course: The 3.1-mile course will be a fun, scenic tour mostly though Boston’s Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and also taking in notable other neighborhoods and attractions. The race begins at Copley Square Park and finishes at the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street.

Awards: Top three overall as well as top three in each age division (10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
The top three in each age group will receive a gift card, redeemable towards adidas footwear, apparel and accessories at shopadidas.com

Minimum Age: Runners must be at least 10 years of age

Following the B.A.A. 5K on race morning, the B.A.A. will once again present the B.A.A. Invitational Mile for the entertainment and viewing pleasure of participants in the 5K and Boston Marathon. The B.A.A. Invitational Mile includes professional and scholastic sections. Plan to run the 5K and stay to watch the Mile races!