World Majors · Boston, USA
Boston Marathon 2027: how to get in
Race dayMonday, April 19, 2027
Entry windowSep 14 – Sep 18, 2026
StatusClosed
OddsYou have to qualify. Most years you need to beat your standard by a few minutes
Where things stand
2027 registration closed Sep 18. 33,656 qualifiers applied for 2027. The 2028 qualifying window is already open.
Every way in
- Qualify (BQ) Run a time under your age group standard. For ages 18 to 34 that's 2:55 for men and 3:25 for women.
- Random BQ selection New for 2027: 1,000 qualifiers who miss the cutoff are picked at random.
- Official charity 215 charity partners for 2027, with big fundraising minimums.
Odds are estimates from past cycles. Field size: About 30,000.