Guess what? Starting in 2013, you will need to run 5 minutes and 59 seconds faster to qualify for the Boston Marathon. This, and other changes related to a rolling registration process where those with faster qualifying times will get to register earlier (see table below for 2012 process), were announced today by the Boston Athletic Association.
I’m posting the new qualifying standards here since I’m betting the BAA site will be inaccessible all day:
Boston Marathon 2013 Qualifying Times (effective September 24, 2011)
| AGE GROUP | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3hrs 05min 00sec | 3hrs 35min 00sec |
| 35-39 | 3hrs 10min 00sec | 3hrs 40min 00sec |
| 40-44 | 3hrs 15min 00sec | 3hrs 45min 00sec |
| 45-49 | 3hrs 25min 00sec | 3hrs 55min 00sec |
| 50-54 | 3hrs 30min 00sec | 4hrs 00min 00sec |
| 55-59 | 3hrs 40min 00sec | 4hrs 10min 00sec |
| 60-64 | 3hrs 55min 00sec | 4hrs 25min 00sec |
| 65-69 | 4hrs 10min 00sec | 4hrs 40min 00sec |
| 70-74 | 4hrs 25min 00sec | 4hrs 55min 00sec |
| 75-79 | 4hrs 40min 00sec | 5hrs 10min 00sec |
| 80 and over | 4hrs 55min 00sec | 5hrs 25min 00sec |
| *Unlike previous years, an additional 59 seconds will NOT be accepted for each age group time standard. | ||
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Registration Process for the 2012 Boston Marathon
| DATE | REGISTRATION OPENS FOR RUNNERS WITH TIMES… |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2011 | 20 min., 00sec. or more below their qualifying time (based on age/gender) |
| September 14, 2011 | 10 min., 00 sec. or more below their qualifying time (based on age/gender) |
| September 16, 2011 | 5 min., 00 sec. or more below their qualifying time (based on age/gender) |
| Second Week | |
| September 19, 2011 | All Qualified Runners |
| September 23, 2011 | Registration closes for qualified applicants |
| September 28, 2011 (appx) | Qualifiers from entry during second week of registration are notified of their acceptance |
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