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Boston Marathon Information
DATE
Monday, April 19, 2010
TIME
Push Rim Wheelchair Start: 9:22 a.m.
Elite Women Start: 9:32 a.m.
Elite Men & Wave 1 Start: 10:00 a.m.
Wave 2 Start: 10:30 a.m.
DISTANCE
26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 Kilometers)
FIELD SIZE LIMIT
25,000
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFYING
Qualifiers for the 114th Boston Marathon must meet the designated time standard that corresponds to their age group. Qualifying performances must be run on or after September 27, 2008 in marathons which have been certified by USA Track and Field or foreign equivalent.
Age on April 19, 2010 determines qualifying time. Age group on the day of the qualifying race may differ.
The B.A.A. accepts net times from electric timing and scoring systems.
Athletes are 18-years or older on April 19, 2010.
The B.A.A. reserves the right to reject any entry, issue special invitations, cancel the race, expand or further limit the field, or adjust the entry procedures.
Seeding is based on qualifying times, which are subect to review and verification.
ELITE WOMEN'S START
The 2010 Boston Marathon will include a separate start for top female competitors. The Elite Women's Start (EWS) will begin prior to 10 a.m. and performances from this start will be scored separately from women starting at 10 a.m. Open and masters division women who consider themselves eligible for prize money in the 2010 Boston Marathon must declare themselves as a contestant for the EWS start. They may send an email to ews@baa.org for further details on format, eligibility, regulations and instructions. Race officials can assist in determining which start - EWS or 10:00 a.m. - is most appropriate. Prize money will be awarded to contestants in the EWS only. Women who choose not to start in the EWS give up the right to compete for prize money.
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