Boston Athletic Association
Boston Marathon
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
19 Apr 2027
Confirmed
Closed
The world's oldest annual marathon, from Hopkinton to Boston's Boylston Street on Patriots' Day. The 2027 race is April 19, with entry by qualifying time or charity.
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The Boston Marathon is run by the Boston Athletic Association and is one of the World Marathon Majors. Most entrants qualify by time.
The B.A.A. received 33,656 qualifier applications for 2027 and is releasing acceptances.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Marathon | 42.2 km | — | — | — | — | — | 19 Apr 2027 | Hopkinton | Boylston Street, Boston | Point to point | — | Road | — | — | — | — |
Boston Marathon terrain notes
Point-to-point road course.
Registration
- Status
- Closed
Links
Notes
Qualifier registration ran September 14 to 18, 2026; acceptances are being released.