Boston Marathon
What to know: The only Major with a qualifying-time entry standard. Point-to-point from Hopkinton into downtown Boston, with the Newton hills — Heartbreak Hill included — deciding the race. Qualifiers are accepted fastest-first until the field fills.
| Date | 2027-04-19 |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, USA |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Entry status | Closed |
| Entry / ballot | Qualifier registration closed Sep 18, 2026 17:00 ET. B.A.A. announced Sep 29: 33,656 qualifier applications received, a record 25,630 accepted plus 1,000 selected by random draw; cutoff was 5:17 faster than the qualifying standard (2:49:43 for men 18-34, 3:19:43 for women). Entry fee US$270 |
| Time difference | 12–13 hours behind Hong Kong |
| Official site | https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/ |
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