B.A.A. gives 1,000 runners another shot at racing Boston Marathon
The new lottery gives runners who miss the standard cut a second chance, with selection odds tied to the number of applications.
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The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced Wednesday changes in the registration process for the 131st Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America, which will be on April 19, 2027. The main novelty is a new random selection mechanism for runners who have already fulfilled the qualifying time of their category. “The Boston Marathon receives the highest performing athletes every year, and we are internationally recognized for our ranking …
Boston Marathon to accept 1,000 qualifiers who missed cut-off
Boston applicants who hit their qualifying standard but didn't beat the cut-off time could still earn a spot through a new random drawing The post Boston Marathon to accept 1,000 qualifiers who missed cut-off appeared first on Canadian Running Magazine.
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