Boston Marathon qualifying times must be run at an event that has a certified marathon course.
The competitiveness of Boston underscores the importance of selecting a qualifying race very carefully, especially if you’re a runner for whom every second counts.
Pick the races carefully
- Races courses must be certified by USA Track and Field, Association for International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), or a national governing body for distance running for the country in which the race is held.
- To check if a race is certified, please contact the event you are intending to compete in directly.