Boston Marathon
race information
race information
Get caught up with all the latest information about your Boston Marathon
Party Time
Join us at the Pre-Race Dinner, presented by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Post-Race Party, presented by Samuel Adams.
Allowable Items
Learn more about the Allowable and Prohibited items list to make sure you are prepared for race day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
START TIMES
| DIVISION/PROGRAM | START TIME* |
|---|---|
| Men's Wheelchair | TBD |
| Women's Wheelchair | TBD |
| Handcycles & Duos | TBD |
| Elite Women (see below for additional information) | TBD |
| Elite Men (see below for additional information) | TBD |
| Wave One | TBD |
| Wave Two | TBD |
| Wave Three | TBD |
| Wave Four* | TBD |
Start times are tentative and subject to change.
ADDITIONAL ELITE FIELD INFORMATION
- Elite Start fields are open to athletes who have met the 2020 Olympic Trials Qualifying times (2:19:00 for men and 2:45:00 for women).
- The B.A.A. has discretion to add athletes to the Elite Men’s and Elite Women’s Start based on the athlete’s performances.
- Within the Elite Field starts, prize money will be allocated based on gun-time.
- To inquire about being part of the Elite Men’s or Elite Women’s Start, please email Wayne Levy at wlevy@baa.org.
ATHLETE AMENITIES
- Admission to the Boston Marathon Expo
- Long sleeved tech shirt by adidas
- Bib number
- An official result from an electronically recorded official timing system
- Participant Gear Check bag
- Boston Marathon Official Program
- Complimentary ticket for the Pre-Race Dinner, presented by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
- Complimentary transportation to the start
- Access to the Athletes’ Village in Hopkinton, providing entertainment, light refreshments, Poland Spring Natural Spring Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, ClifBar products, bagels, tenting, and portable toilets.
- Poland Spring Natural Spring Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, and Clif Energy Gel along the course
- Medical facilities along the course and at the finish area
- Athlete tracking
- A finisher’s medal upon finishing the marathon (to be considered an official finisher, you must cross the finish line on Boylston Street prior to finish mats being removed)
- Baggage and dressing area (no showers)
- Massage
- Family meeting area
- Admission to the official Awards Ceremony
- Complimentary ticket for the Post-Race Party, presented by Samuel Adams
- Finisher’s certificate (for official finishers only, mailed during the summer)
- Results book (mailed over the summer)