Boston Marathon Fan Fest presented by DICK'S is the place to soak in the race-week atmosphere and have fun as you gear up for race day. Learn More about the Fan Fest. Party Time Join us at the Mile 27 Post-Race Party presented by Samuel Adams in City Hall Plaza. Learn , QUALIFY FOR THE BOSTON MARATHON Qualifying for the 2026 Boston Marathon. Qualifier Registration for the 2026 Boston Marathon will take place September 8-12, 2025 within the B.A.A.'s online platform, Athletes' Village.. Anyone who has achieved a currently valid Boston Marathon qualifying time for their respective age and gender can apply during this time within the B.A.A.’s online platform , The 2026 Boston Marathon qualifying window began on September 1, 2024, and will close at 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, September 12. The 2027 Boston Marathon qualifying window will begin on Saturday, September 13. Athletes who have currently active finisher streaks of 10 or more Boston Marathons will have an opportunity to register early., The legendary Boston Marathon course starts in Hopkinton, MA and ends on Boylston Street in Boston, MA. See below for the course map and a full list of amenities along the course. No portion of the Boston Marathon course map may be reproduced., The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world's most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as a pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity, and method of gaining entry into the race via qualification. , 125th Boston Marathon: April 18, 2022: 126th Boston Marathon: April 17, 2023: 127th Boston Marathon: Stay Connected. Download The App Download the B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS! Your home for Boston Marathon & B.A.A. race tracking, leaderboards, information, course maps, and more!.