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The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest annual marathon.[1]
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2008 Boston Marathon Women's Finish <videoflash>LyYJiKxHZz0</videoflash>
HistoryEdit
The first Boston Marathon took place in 1897 and only had 15 participants. John J. McDermott won the race in 2:55:10. In 1927 the Boston Marathon officially lengthened its course to match the Olympic course of 26.2 miles, and in 2007, there were almost 30,000 participants in this race.[2]
Qualifying TimesEdit
To qualify to run the Boston Marathon, entrants must run a qualifying time at a certified marathon. Qualifying times are determined by the participant's age on the date of the Boston Marathon in which they will be participating.
| 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+ | 5hrs 00min | 5hrs 30min |
WinnersEdit
See AlsoEdit
External LinksEdit
- BostonMarathon.org - official website of the Boston Marathon
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ The Boston Marathon. Boston Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-04-05.
- ↑ Boston Marathon History. Boston Athletic Association. Retrieved on 2008-04-04.
