More than 24,000 Qualified Athletes Accepted Into 130th Running of Boston Marathon

More than 24,000 qualified athletes accepted into 130th running of Boston Marathon

Qualifiers who were four minutes and 34 seconds faster than the qualifying time for their age group have been accepted.

BAA implements stricter qualification standards for Boston Marathon

Qualifying standards for the Boston Marathon were quickened by 4 minutes and 34 seconds for runners' genders and ages, the Boston Athletic Association said.

BAA announces qualifiers for 2026 Boston Marathon, with cutoff times the fastest ever (again) - The Boston Globe

Despite the qualifying standards already being lowered by five minutes, athletes had to run another 4 minutes, 34 seconds faster than that standard to make the cut.

BAA announces qualifiers for 2026 Boston Marathon, with cutoff times the fastest ever (again)

The Boston Athletic Association began to notify racers of their acceptance for the 2026 Boston Marathon, with times faster than ever before

Boston Marathon Cutoff Time Announced: Entrants Must Have Run 4:34 Faster Than Qualifying Mark

The Boston Athletic Association announced that to gain entry into the 2026 Boston Marathon, participants had to run four minutes and 34 seconds faster than the qualifying times.