FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New Record Set for Qualifier Applications to 2024 Boston Marathon
in First Year of Partnership with Bank of America
More Than 33,000 Qualified Participants Applied For Entry
During Registration Week
BOSTON - Qualifier registration for the 128th Boston Marathon presented by
Bank of America has closed at the end of Registration Week (Sept. 11-15)
with a record-setting 33,000 applications received by the Boston Athletic
Association (B.A.A.). This is the highest number of qualifier applications
received in Boston Marathon registration history, surpassing the previous
record of 30,458 qualifier entries for the 2019 event. The record comes in
the first year of the Boston Marathon's presenting partnership with Bank of
America.
"The B.A.A. admires the running community's desire and determination to
experience the 128th Boston Marathon," said Jack Fleming, President and CEO
of the B.A.A. "Receiving a record number of qualifier applications is a
testament to the strength of road racing around the world and speaks to
runners' commitment to taking on the challenge of earning a Boston Marathon
qualifying time with the goal of reaching the start line in Hopkinton."
Citizens of 127 countries and all 50 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.)
were among the applicants for the 128th Boston Marathon. Athletes qualified
at more than 528 races across the United States and around the world, with
applicants ranging in age from 18 to 82.
Due to field size limitations, not all qualifiers will be accepted into the
128th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. Athletes who submitted
qualifier applications during Registration Week will be ranked based on
their qualifying performance. The B.A.A. is in the process of verifying all
qualifying times and will email acceptances and non-acceptances within the
next three weeks.
The B.A.A. will not predict the "cut-off" time needed to gain entry into
the 128th Boston Marathon and asks for athletes' cooperation and patience
during this verification process. Athletes are asked not to contact the
B.A.A. to check on the status of their entry unless requested to do so by a
member of our Athlete Services team.
For athletes who are not accepted, or those who do not have a Boston
Marathon qualifying time, participation is still possible through the Bank
of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. All 160 non-profit and
charitable members of the Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity
Program have begun accepting applicants for next April's event. Athletes
interested in fundraising as part of a charity program are encouraged to
contact the non-profit or charity organization directly for more
information.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit
organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through
sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The
Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with
international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York
City. Starting in 2024, the Boston Marathon's presenting partner will be
Bank of America. The 128th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on
Monday, April 15, 2024. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit
www.baa.org.
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