119th Boston Marathon
To Qualify:
Participants must have run a qualifying time on or after September 22, 2012, at a certified marathon. All participants must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the B.A.A., USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, and Wheelchair Sports USA. Qualifying times must be met in competitions observing these same rules. Proof of qualification must accompany the application. Participants must be 18 years or older on race day.
Qualifying Times:
| Age Group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| 18-34 | 3:05 | 3:35 |
| 35-39 | 3:10 | 3:40 |
| 40-44 | 3:15 | 3:45 |
| 45-49 | 3:25 | 3:55 |
| 50-54 | 3:30 | 4:00 |
| 55-59 | 3:40 | 4:10 |
| 60-64 | 3:55 | 4:25 |
| 65-69 | 4:10 | 4:40 |
| 70-74 | 4:25 | 4:55 |
| 75-79 | 4:40 | 5:10 |
| 80 and Older | 4:55 | 5:25 |
Push Rim Wheelchair Qualifying Times:
| Class | Age Group | Men | Women |
| Open (Classes 3 & 4) | 18–39 | 2:00 | 2:25 |
| 40–49 | 2:15 | 2:40 | |
| 50 and Over | 2:30 | 2:55 | |
| Quad (Classes 1 & 2) | 18–39 | 2:45 | 3:10 |
| 40–49 | 3:00 | 3:25 | |
| 50 and Over | 3:15 | 3:40 |
Qualifying times are based upon age on race day.
Blind/Visually Impaired Division
The qualifying time is 5:00 hours for visually impaired athletes (men and women) classified T11, T12, and T13.
Mobility Impaired Program
Individuals with physical impairments that affect their ability to ambulate who would not otherwise qualify for entry in other divisions, may be granted the following extended qualifying times:
- The qualifying time is 6:00 hours for individuals who, because of the nature of their disability, have
difficulty ambulating. - The qualifying time is 8:00 hours for individuals who, because of the nature of their disability, need
mobility aids such as prosthetics, leg braces, or crutches to ambulate.
All other individuals with disabilities must follow entry procedures and qualifying standards of either the B.A.A. or the established qualifying standard from the recognized disability sports organization.