FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Information for Registered Participants of the Boston Marathon
and B.A.A. 5K
B.A.A. To Offer Refunds for the First Time
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced that participants in
the 2020 Boston Marathon, which was originally scheduled for April 20, 2020
but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, may elect to receive a refund
for entry fees associated with the Boston Marathon.
All registered participants will remain entered in the event, now scheduled
for Monday, September 14, 2020. If entrants cannot participate in
September, they will have the opportunity to receive a refund.
"Our primary focus remains on the health and well-being of participants,
staff, volunteers, spectators, supporters, and everyone in our greater
community," said Tom Grilk, Chief Executive Officer of the B.A.A. "We'd
like our entrants to join us in September. However, while we are in the
midst of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we want to extend an offer of
refund to our entrants so they may be able to plan accordingly."
The September 14 race will serve as a qualifier for the 2021 Boston
Marathon. Registration for the 2021 Boston Marathon will take place after
Monday, September 14, 2020.
The B.A.A. 5K, originally scheduled for April 18, has been postponed to
Saturday, September 12, 2020. Participants in the B.A.A. 5K will also be
provided with the opportunity to receive a refund. This is the first time
the B.A.A. has offered a refund option to official entrants.
On March 13, alongside Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor
Martin Walsh announced the that the 2020 Boston Marathon had been postponed
from April 20 to September 14, 2020 in an effort to safeguard the health of
the public.
The B.A.A. has been cooperating with municipal leaders from the eight
cities and towns through which the marathon course runs to coordinate the
September dates for Boston Marathon weekend. For the 35th year, John
Hancock will serve as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon.
For a list of FAQs regarding the 2020 Boston Marathon and B.A.A. 5K, click
below:
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