BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that the field size for the 126th Boston Marathon, scheduled to take place on Monday, April 18, 2022, has been established as 30,000 participants. All athletes must be fully vaccinated in order to participate in the race.
BOSTON— With the 125th Boston Marathon nearly complete, please find below a number of race statistics and notes, including information on tomorrow morning’s wrap up press conference. We congratulate our champions and all participants on earning their coveted 125th Boston Marathon unicorn medals.
Thank you for your continued coverage of the 125th Boston Marathon, and we look forward to the 126th Boston Marathon on April 18, 2022.
BOSTON— In a welcome return after a 910-day absence, the 125th Boston Marathon took center stage on the roads between Hopkinton and Boston. Some 15,736 participants started this year’s historic edition of the world’s oldest annual marathon, with a pair of first time champions and two familiar faces topping the podium. The first fall edition of the Boston Marathon did not disappoint.
Race Day Timeline: Monday, October 11, 2021 (all times are approximate)
8:02 a.m. ET -- Wheelchair Division – Men’s Start: Official Starter: Amby Burfoot, 1968 Boston Marathon champion (also running this year’s race)
BOSTON— The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the frontline workers who will serve as ceremonial Grand Marshals for Monday’s 125th Boston Marathon alongside five Boston Marathon champions. The frontline workers have been nominated by hospitals from the John Hancock Non-Profit and B.A.A. Charity Programs.
SHENZHEN – Today, global tech brand, OPPO, announced its official sponsorship of the 125th Boston Marathon, kicking-off a second year as the official Smartphone of the world’s oldest, annual marathon. OPPO and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A), organizers of the Boston Marathon, will celebrate the sportsmanship and perseverance of almost 50,000 athletes participating in the 125th Boston Marathon live and virtually.
BOSTON— The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) invites members of the media to attend Boston Marathon Media Day on Friday, October 8 in Boston. Please see specific event information below, as well as details on credential pick-up and COVID-19 safety procedures for all media members. All events listed except for the finish line installation require a media credential and bracelet.
BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), organizer of the Boston Marathon, has partnered with Olive as the Official Healthcare Automation Partner of all B.A.A. events. Olive will also serve as a sponsor of the Boston Marathon, B.A.A. 5K, B.A.A. 10K, and B.A.A. Half Marathon.
