Forums >Racing>2016 Boston Marathon Thread
Important Dates
September 14th. Registration for 120th Boston Marathon opens.
Late October. Confirmation cards are mailed.
February 1st. Deadline to submit an improved qualifying time.
March 1st-31st. Team registration.
Late March. Bib numbers are assigned.
Early April? Bib number pick-up card and runner booklet mailed to runners.
April 18th. Race day! 120th Boston Marathon
Qualifying Times & Seeding
2016: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/qualifying.aspx (Must be run on or after September 13, 2014).
The Course
Map and elevation: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/event-information/course-map.aspx
On the Course: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/event-information/along-the-course.aspx (Details on water/Gatorade, food, toilet, finish area, and ponchos).
Race Specific Pacing and Training Advice
BAA: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/boston-marathon-training-plan.aspx
MyMarathonPace.com: http://mymarathonpace.com/
FindMyMarathon: http://findmymarathon.com/paceband.php
RunnersConnect: http://runnersconnect.net/boston-marathon-coach/pace-calculator/
Places
Expo at John B. Hynes Convention Center: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/expo-and-number-pick-up.aspx
History
BAA: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/boston-marathon-history.aspx
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon
Media
Boston Marathon Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonMarathon
Boston Marathon Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/bostonmarathon
Unicorn Television: http://vimeo.com/unicorntelevision
The Jacket
http://www.runnersworld.com/boston-marathon/2016-boston-marathon-celebration-jacket-revealed
Men: Coming soon?
Women: http://www.adidas.com/us/bm-anthem-jkt-w/AO3835.html
2017: http://www.baa.org/Races/Boston-Marathon/Participant-Information/Qualifying.aspx (Must be run on or after September 19, 2015).
Recent Wave/Corral Cut Offs: http://community.runnersworld.com/fileSendAction/fcType/0/fcOid/107136731612777806/filePointer/107277470013264761/fodoid/107277470013264639/imageType/LARGE/inlineImage/true/Boston%2520Marathon%2520-%25202015%2520Corrals.JPG
Team Competition
Team Competition. http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/team-competition.aspx
Race-Related Events
Pre-Race Dinner: http://www.baa.org/event-calendar/event-listing/2013/april/boston-marathon-pre-race-dinner.aspx
Expo and Number PickUp: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/expo-and-number-pick-up.aspx
Post-Race Party: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/event-information/need-to-be-updated/post-race-party.aspx
RunningAhead Runners
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My blog is JT Running DC. It's awesome. Guide to Washington DC Area Running Routes. Guide to the New York City Marathon. Guide to the Boston Marathon. Guide to Running Gear. Guide to Running Clothes.
With registration opening today, I thought it would be okay to start the 2016 thread.
I have a BQ-20 from last year's Marine Corps Marathon so I'll be registering later today.
Who else is planning to run next year?
Still mulling it over. It was 98 degrees on the day the BAA emailed to remind me that registration opened today and I was feeling old and in a foul mood to begin with. At that point (a week ago) I was a solid "no effing way."
I'm feeling better today.
I'll give it a few days and decide. I'll probably do it, if only so I don't feel left out on Patriots day.
Runners run
Mostly harmless
I have BQ-3:21 so I hope to get in for the the first time.
"It doesn’t matter how often you do it or how much you accomplish, in general, not running is a lot easier than running." - Meb Keflezighi
Thanks for starting this again Julia. You did a great job last year and it had a ton of information on it.
I have a BQ 5:16 and can't register till Friday, but I plan on doing it again.
Not sure what happened, but cant delete this.
I'm in. I'm BQ - 15:08 so I'll be registering on Wednesday.
I'm in as well. This will be #6. I run too slowly (BQ - 15:16) to sign up today so must wait until Wednesday.
Since this is a local race for me I'm of the mindset that I'll keep running it until I don't get in, can't run it, or am burned out from it. I enjoy the process of preparing for races just as much as racing them. The process of preparing for Boston sustains me through the winter.
I'm planning to if they'll have me.... only :58 under for me so I wont know until the 24th or so.
I think two years ago, you had to be like 100 seconds under and last year was 62 seconds under...
There's a website out there that has an ongoing statistical analysis trying to predict the cut time... one of the big assumptions is that the appetite of qualifiers to register doesn't change, so the same percentage of qualifiers from the feeder races will register... I wont spoil the results specifically, but suffice it to say, if the prediction is correct, I'll be watching it.
Rhode Island Road Runners
Thanks Julia for starting the thread! Hopefully I'll be able to register on Friday and will definitely be my first if I do. I will be looking forward to hearing all the advice and tips from the veterans.
Ray
I will be looking to register Wednesday - will see what happens but in am in by about 13 minutes at 3:27 so I think I should be in.
old woman w/hobby
Thanks Julia.
Gonna give it a go. May never have another chance since I seem to be falling apart
BQ-16 15:58 No math skills.
steph
First time qualifier, patiently waiting for next Monday so I can register.
The Phoenix has risen! Recovered from my injury, and kickin' serious asphalt once again!
Just registered. I missed the early registration window two weeks ago -- oops. Was at Burning Man.
I'm not 100% sure I'll actually go this time. After 11 in a row... well, it's just kind of not that exciting anymore. OTOH, I hate to end the streak. Possibly it will be a goal race; I'll see how the fall goal races go.
+1. Except I'm impatiently waiting .