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2009 Boston Marathon Qualifying Times

RunningGuy — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:07:10 +0000

Boston Qualifying Information

This is the offical Boston Marathon Qualifying Information from the Boston Marathon Association. You can use these time to find out how to qualify for Boston. Find your age group and use the time listed as your official necessary Boston Marathon Qualifying Time. Then, visit FuryFitness.Com to look for races that help you get qualified for Boston.

To qualify for the 112th Boston Marathon, athletes must meet the designated time standard which corresponds to their age group. Qualifying times must be run on or after September 23, 2006. Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subject to review and verification. All participants must adhere to the guidelines set forth by the B.A.A., USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent, International Paralympic Committee, Wheelchair Sports, USA, Disabled Sports, USA, and the United States Association for Blind Athletes. 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.The qualifying window for the 2009 Boston Marathon will begin on September 29, 2007.

Qualifying times are based upon your age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which you will be participating.

QUALIFYING TIMES*
AGE GROUP	MEN	WOMEN

18-34	3hrs 10min	3hrs 40min
35-39	3hrs 15min	3hrs 45min
40-44	3hrs 20min	3hrs 50min
45-49	3hrs 30min	4hrs 00min
50-54	3hrs 35min	4hrs 05min
55-59	3hrs 45min	4hrs 15min
60-64	4hrs 00min	4hrs 30min
65-69	4hrs 15min	4hrs 45min
70-74	4hrs 30min	5hrs 00min
75-79	4hrs 45min	5hrs 15min
80 and over	5hrs 00min	5hrs 30min
*An additional 59 seconds will be accepted for each age group time standard. For example, a net time of 3:50:59 will be accepted for a 42-year old woman.

PUSH RIM WHEELCHAIR DIVISION QUALIFYING TIMES
CLASS	AGE GROUP	MEN	WOMEN

Open (Classes 3 & 4)	18-39	2hrs 00min	2hrs 25min
	40-49	2hrs 15min	2hrs 40min
	50-Over	2hrs 30min	2hrs 55min
Quad (Classes 1 & 2)	18-39	2hrs 45min	3hrs 10min
	40-49	3hrs 00min	3hrs 25min
	50-Over	3hrs 15min	3hrs 40min

BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED DIVISION The qualifying time is 5:00 hours for visually impaired athletes (men and women) classified B1, B2, and B3. MOBILITY IMPAIRED PROGRAM Individuals with permanent physical impairments that affect their ability to ambulate and 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.

The qualifying races most frequently used are listed below. Please note: This is not an all inclusive list. All qualifying races must be certified.

Austin Marathon Austin, TX (877) 601-6686 February 17, 2008 February 15, 2009	Ottawa Marathon Ottawa, ON, Canada (613) 234-2221 May 25, 2008
Baystate Marathon Lowell, MA (978) 263-5510 October 14, 2007 October 19, 2008	Philadelphia Marathon Philadelphia, PA (215) 683-2122 November 18, 2007 November 23, 2008
Boston Marathon Boston, MA (508) 435-6905 April 21, 2008	Portland Marathon Portland, OR (503) 226-1111 October 7, 2007 October 5, 2008
California International Marathon Folsom, CA (916) 983-4622 December 2, 2007 December 7, 2008	Richmond Marathon Richmond, VA (804) 285-9495 November 10, 2007 November 15, 2008
Chicago Marathon Chicago, IL (312) 904-9800 October 7, 2007 October 12, 2008	Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon San Diego, CA (858) 450-6510 June 1, 2008
Columbus Marathon Columbus, OH (614) 421-7866 October 21, 2007 October 19, 2008	Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon Phoenix, AZ (858) 450-6510 January 13, 2008 January 18, 2009
Dallas Whiterock Marathon Dallas, TX (972) 943-4696 December 9, 2007 December 14, 2008	Royal Victoria Marathon Vancouver, BC, Canada (250) 658-4520 October 7, 2007 October 12, 2008
Detroit Marathon Detroit, MI (313) 222-6676 October 21, 2007 October 19, 2008	St. George Marathon St. George, UT (435) 634-5850 October 6, 2007 October 4, 2008
Grand Rapids Marathon Grand Rapids, MI (616) 293-3145 October 28, 2007 October 19, 2008	Steamtown Marathon Scranton, PA (570) 963-6363 October 7, 2007 October 12, 2008
Hartford Marathon Hartford, CT (860) 652-8866 October 13, 2007 October 11, 2008	Toronto Marathon Toronto, ON, Canada (416) 972-1062 October 14, 2007 October 19, 2008
Houston Marathon Houston, TX (713) 957-3453 January 13, 2008 January 18, 2009	Toronto Waterfront Marathon Toronto, ON, Canada(416) 944-2765 September 30, 2007 September 28, 2008
Las Vegas Marathon Las Vegas, NV (702) 731-1052 December 2, 2007 December 7, 2008	Tucson Marathon Tucson, AZ (520) 320-0667 December 2, 2007 December 7, 2008
Marine Corps Marathon Quantico, VA (800) RUN-USMC October 28, 2007 October 26, 2008	Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis, MN (763) 287-3888 October 7, 2007 October 5, 2008
Mississauga Marathon Mississauga, ON, Canada (905) 949-2931 May 11, 2008	Vancouver Marathon Vancouver, BC, Canada (604) 872-2928 May 4, 2008
New York City Marathon New York, NY (212) 423-2249 November 4, 2007 November 2, 2008	Vermont City Marathon Burlington, VT (800) 880-8149 May 25, 2008

Your First Marathon

RunningGuy — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:34:36 +0000

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