| Boston Marathon
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| Description |
Qualifiers for the 115th Boston Marathon must meet the designated time standard that corresponds with their age group. Qualifying times must be run on or after September 20, 2009. Seeding was based on qualifying times, and is subject to review and verification. All participants will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the B.A.A., USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, International Paralympic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA, Disabled Sports, USA, and the United States Association for Blind Athletes. Qualifying times are met in competitions observing these same rules. Proof of qualification accompanied each athlete's application. Participants are required to be 18 years or older on race day.
The qualifying times below are based upon each athlete's age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which they are participating.
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| Type |
Race - Run
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| Date(s) |
April 18, 2011 - Apr 18, 2011 |
| Frequency |
1-time event (non-weekly) |
| Start Time |
7:00 AM |
| Level |
Intermediate, Advanced |
| Where |
Out of State |
| Website |
http://www.baa.org/
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| Comments |
The historic course starts on Main Street in the rural New England town of Hopkinton and follows Route 135 through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, and Wellesley to where Route 16 joins Route 135. It continues on Route 16 through Newton Lower Falls to Commonwealth Avenue, turning right at the fire station onto Commonwealth which is Route 30. It continues on Commonwealth through the Newton Hills, bearing right at the reservoir onto Chestnut Hill Avenue to Cleveland Circle. The route then turns left onto Beacon Street continuing to Kenmore Square, and then follows Commonwealth Avenue inbound. The course turns right onto Hereford Street (NOTE: against normal traffic flow) then left onto Boylston Street, finishing near the John Hancock Tower in Copley Square. |
| Members Only? |
Everyone
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| Contact Information
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| Who |
Race Director |
| Email |
info@baa.org |
| Phone |
617-236-1652 |
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