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THE COURSE
The legendary Boston Marathon
course follows a point-to-point route from rural Hopkinton
to Boston and is certified per the guidelines set forth
by the IAAF and USA Track and Field.
FIELD SIZE LIMIT
25,000 ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFYING
Qualifiers for the 114th Boston Marathon must meet the
designated time standard that corresponds to their age
group. Qualifying performances must be run on or after September 27, 2008 in marathons which have been certified by USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent.
- Age on April 19, 2010 determines qualifying time.
Age group on the day of the qualifying race may differ.
- The B.A.A. accepts net times from electric timing and scoring systems.
- Athletes are 18-years or older on April 19, 2010.
- The B.A.A. reserves the right to reject any entry,
issue special invitations, cancel the race, expand
or further limit the field, or adjust the entry procedures.
- Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subect to review and verification.
| 2010 QUALIFYING
STANDARDS |
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
| 18-34 |
3hrs 10min |
3hrs 40min |
| 35-39 |
3hrs 15min |
3hrs 45min |
| 40-44 |
3hrs 20min |
3hrs 50min |
| 45-49 |
3hrs 30min |
4hrs 00min |
| 50-54 |
3hrs 35min |
4hrs 05min |
| 55-59 |
3hrs 45min |
4hrs 15min |
| 60-64 |
4hrs 00min |
4hrs 30min |
| 65-69 |
4hrs 15min |
4hrs 45min |
| 70-74 |
4hrs 30min |
5hrs 00min |
| 75-79 |
4hrs 45min |
5hrs 15min |
| 80 and older |
5hrs 00min |
5hrs 30min |
Proof of qualification, such as a copy of a finish
certificate or results listing (non-returnable), is
required. Qualifying times attained
at marathons using electronic timing and scoring
systems do not require submission of proof.
ELITE WOMEN'S START
The 2010 Boston Marathon will include a separate start
for top female competitors. The Elite Women's Start
(EWS) will begin prior to 10 a.m. and performances from
this start will be scored separately from women starting
at 10 a.m. Open and masters division women who consider
themselves eligible for prize money in the 2010 Boston
Marathon must declare themselves as a contestant for
the EWS start. They may send an email to ews@baa.org
for further details on format, eligibility, regulations
and instructions. Race officials can assist in determining
which start - EWS or 10:00 a.m. - is most appropriate.
Prize money will be awarded to contestants in the EWS
only. Women who choose not to start in the EWS give
up the right to compete for prize money.
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