128th Boston Marathon Set for April 15, 2024
Race Details
The 128th Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024. The nearly 30,000 participants will start the race in staggered waves.
Starting Time
Participants will be sent off in waves, with the first wave starting at 9:00 AM EST. The starting order will be as follows: * Wave 1: Elite athletes and participants with qualifying times of 2:45:00 or faster for men and 3:30:00 or faster for women * Wave 2: Participants with qualifying times of 2:45:01 to 3:05:00 for men and 3:30:01 to 4:00:00 for women * Wave 3: Participants with qualifying times of 3:05:01 to 3:30:00 for men and 4:00:01 to 4:30:00 for women * Wave 4: Participants with qualifying times of 3:30:01 to 4:00:00 for men and 4:30:01 to 5:00:00 for women * Wave 5: Participants with qualifying times of 4:00:01 to 4:30:00 for men and 5:00:01 to 6:00:00 for women * Wave 6: Participants without qualifying times or with qualifying times slower than 6:00:00
Course
The Boston Marathon is a 26.2-mile race that starts in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, and ends in downtown Boston. The course is relatively flat, with only a few hills.
Qualification
To qualify for the Boston Marathon, participants must run a qualifying time in a certified marathon within a certain time frame. The qualifying times vary by age and gender.
Registration
Registration for the 2024 Boston Marathon will open on September 11, 2023. Participants can register online or by mail.
For More Information
For more information about the 2024 Boston Marathon, please visit the official website.
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