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Boston Marathon Introduces New Elevation-Based Qualifying Rules

6/18/2025

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Starting in 2027, the Boston Marathon will implement new qualifying rules that adjust times based on course elevation. Runners will see five minutes added for courses with 1,500-2,999 feet of elevation loss, ten minutes for 3,000-5,999 feet, and any course exceeding 6,000 feet will result in disqualification.

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Starting in 2027, the Boston Marathon will implement new qualifying rules that adjust times based on course elevation. Runners will see five minutes added for courses with 1,500-2,999 feet of elevation loss, ten minutes for 3,000-5,999 feet, and any course exceeding 6,000 feet will result in disqualification.