B.A.A. Announces 2022 Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that 43 organizations have been selected for the B.A.A.’s Official Charity Program for the 2022 Boston Marathon. Five new organizations are joining the B.A.A.’s Official Charity Program for the 126th running, to be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, the first Patriots’ Day edition of the race in three years.

Qualifier Acceptances Announced for 2022 Boston Marathon

All qualified participants who submitted an application November 8-12 will be accepted, provided they submitted an approved and verified qualifying time

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) proudly announced today that all qualified athletes who submitted applications during the 2022 Boston Marathon registration window (November 8-12) will be accepted into the April 18th race, provided their qualifying time is verified. For the first time since 2013, the “cut-off” time is 0 minutes and 0 seconds.

B.A.A. Awards Honorary Medals to First Responders Who Saved Runner’s Life During 125th Boston Marathon

Natick, MA – Earlier today, first responders who provided immediate, life-saving care for Meghan Roth, a participant in the 125th Boston Marathon who suffered a cardiac event near mile eight, were awarded honorary medals for their exemplary service.

126th Boston Marathon Field Size Established as 30,000; All Entrants Must be Fully Vaccinated to Participate

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.

125th Boston Marathon Post-Race Stats and Storylines

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.

Kenyan and Swiss Sweeps Highlight Historic 125th Boston Marathon

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.

Media Advisory: 125th Boston Marathon Grand Marshals

Frontline Workers & Boston Champions to Serve as Grand Marshals Aboard Boston DUCK Boats

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.

OPPO Announced as the Official Mobile Phone of the Boston Marathon

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.