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High 50°F · Low 35°F
0.02 in precip · 10 mph wind
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Boston Marathon
Boston, MA, USA · Apr 19, 2027
Entry window
Sep 13, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026
Notification date
Sep 28, 2026
Race day
Apr 19, 2027
Last year's finishers
28,487
Bib cost
$260 USD
Typical charity minimum
$5,000 USD
Past race-day weather
2025
Cloudy
Apr 21, 2025
High 56°F · Low 37°F
0.00 in precip · 11 mph wind
2024
Cloudy
Apr 15, 2024
High 71°F · Low 41°F
0.00 in precip · 16 mph wind
Course notes
Net-downhill point-to-point course with early quad-pounding descents and late Newton Hills; weather and wind can vary dramatically year to year.
Elite field
Strongest American presence of any Major, combined with a deep international field; racing is often tactical rather than time-trial oriented.
Travel tips
Stay near Back Bay or Copley for easy finish access. Take the BAA buses to Hopkinton early; pack throwaway layers for the Athlete’s Village.
Registration notes
Qualifier-based, but also offers guaranteed entry via charity, tour operators, and legacy/club programs where available.
Official race info
Get full weekend logistics, course maps, expo details, and start times at the official site.
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FAQs
- When does the lottery open for Boston Marathon?
- Entry window is Sep 13, 2026 → Sep 17, 2026.
- When is the draw/notification for Boston Marathon?
- This race uses qualifying standards; no traditional lottery draw.
- When is race day for Boston Marathon?
- Race day is Apr 19, 2027.
- Are there guaranteed entries?
- Yes. Time-standard qualifiers and many charity programs offer guaranteed entry.