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B.A.A. reports 33,656 qualifier applications for the 2027 Boston Marathon
The Boston Athletic Association received 33,656 qualifier entry applications during the September 14-18 registration week for the 131st Boston Marathon, set for April 19, 2027, up from 33,267 for the 2026 race. Applicants from 129 countries and all 50 U.S. states applied, and acceptance notices will be emailed by early October. A new Boston Qualifier Selection will offer a path for athletes who do not meet the cut-off time.
The application count and the year-over-year comparison give a concrete measure of Boston qualifying demand, while the new selection path shows how the B.A.A. plans to handle athletes below the cut-off.
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