Press Release - Boston Marathon - 9/24/12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Registration for the 2013 Boston Marathon Will Continue 
                        on Monday, September 24.

BOSTON – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced last Friday 
that registration for the 2013 Boston Marathon® will continue today, 
Monday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. ET for runners who have met the 
qualifying standards necessary for the submission of their application.  
Following an initial two-week, rolling admission registration period, which 
began on September 10 and concluded on Friday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. 
ET, the B.A.A. will accept applications until the maximum field size is 
reached.

For the 2013 Boston Marathon, the qualifying standards were made five 
minutes more stringent for each age group and gender.  The qualifying times 
in effect are listed on the B.A.A.'s web site at:

http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/registrati
on-information/qualifying-standards.aspx

Those interested in applying for entry into the Boston Marathon must first 
meet the qualifying standard by running a certified marathon and posting a 
performance within the designated time for their age group and gender prior 
to submitting their application.

Verification of qualifying performances is ongoing with regard to 
applications for entry already submitted. Applicants will be notified of 
their acceptance as their qualifying performances are verified, and the 
process may take up to two weeks. Those applicants who are unable to be 
accepted also will be notified.  Those accepted for entry will be notified 
by email and the names of all official entrants will be posted on the 
B.A.A. web site.

The 117th Boston Marathon is on Monday, April 15, 2013 which is Patriots' 
Day in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

About the B.A.A.
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit 
organization with a mission of managing athletic events and promoting a 
healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A.'s Boston 
Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon, and the organization 
manages other local events and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and 
year-round running programs. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the 
Boston Marathon has been John Hancock Financial. The Boston Marathon is 
part of the World Marathon Majors along with the Virgin London Marathon, 
BMW Berlin Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and the ING New York 
City Marathon.

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