Boston registration dates announced

Qualifier registration for the 2027 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America will occur over five days, September 14 through 18, 2026. Similar to recent years, anyone who has achieved a Boston Marathon qualifying time for their respective age and gender can apply during this window within the B.A.A.’s online platform Athletes’ Village. Registration is not on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 18.

Following the close of registration week on September 18, the B.A.A. will review all submissions, verify qualifying times, and rank athletes based on how much they surpassed their qualifying standard. The fastest qualifiers by age group will be accepted and will determine the “cut-off” time. The number of athletes accepted will be consistent with recent years.

New for 2027, the B.A.A. will incorporate a Boston Qualifier Selection, an additional random selection component specifically for applicants whose qualifying time was not faster than the cut-off. Approximately 1,000 qualifiers will be randomly selected for entry, rewarding athletes who’ve achieved a Boston qualifier.

“The Boston Marathon annually welcomes the highest performing athletes, and we are internationally known for our qualifying standards,” said Jack Fleming, President and CEO of the B.A.A. “With the increasingly fast times in our sport, our random Boston Qualifier Selection gives all those who have met the standard for their age group a chance to run Boston.”

Athletes whose qualifying times were not faster than the cut-off for their age group and gender will automatically be eligible for the Boston Qualifier Selection. The chance of being selected is dependent on how many Boston Marathon qualifier applications are received during September’s registration period. Due to field size limitations, it is anticipated that not all applicants will be accepted.

All 2027 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America qualifier applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by early October, 2026.