2027 Boston Marathon

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The New Boston Marathon Lottery, Explained: What Qualifiers Need to Know

The latest move from the Boston Athletic Association, which rejected nearly 9,000 qualifiers last year, is giving runners a second chance at the coveted bib.

Heather Mayer IrvineJuly 22, 20261

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Is Your Boston Qualifying Time Fast Enough? Here's What the Latest Data Says

We’ve looked at the numbers so far this year. Here are some predictions to help you figure out a safe buffer to get you to Boston in 2027.

Brian RockFebruary 13, 20261

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Will Boston’s New Rules Make Downhill Marathons Extinct? The Answer is Complicated.

We dive (way) into the data to reveal what the new qualifying regulations actually mean for Boston hopefuls and downhill races.

Brian RockJuly 10, 2025