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Boston Marathon tightens cut-off despite accepting more applicants
The Boston Athletic Association announced the cut-off for the 131st Boston Marathon, set for Monday, April 19, 2027. Of 33,649 applicants, 25,630 have been accepted so far. The age-group cut-off was 5:17, 43 seconds longer than in 2026, yet a record number of BQ qualifiers were accepted, aided by a July pathway adding 1,000 entries. The field remains capped at 30,000.
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