How to get into the Boston Marathon 2027.
All 3 ways into the Boston Marathon in Boston.
Ways in
There are 3 ways into the Boston Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
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Qualifying time
Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.
At this race: New for 2027, a Boston Qualifier Selection will give athletes who don't meet the 'cut-off' time needed a chance to participate.
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Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Run for a Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program organization and pledge to raise funds for its cause.
Organizer's details - 03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
Organizer's details
Qualifying times
New for 2027, a Boston Qualifier Selection will give athletes who don't meet the 'cut-off' time needed a chance to participate.
The organizer publishes 33 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.
Boston Marathon qualifying timesCharity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
B.A.A. Gives Back Marathon Team
Fundraising target on request
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Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program
Fundraising target on request
Fundraising target on request
Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute
Fundraising target on request
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Fundraising target on request
Tour operators
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FAQ
- What are the ways into the Boston Marathon?
- There are 3 ways in. Qualifying time: New for 2027, a Boston Qualifier Selection will give athletes who don't meet the 'cut-off' time needed a chance to participate. Charity place: Run for a Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program organization and pledge to raise funds for its cause. Tour operator package.
- Can I get into the Boston Marathon with a qualifying time?
- Yes. The organizer publishes 33 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.
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