Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon is a marathon, organized annually by the cities of Boston, Eastern Massachusetts. The contest usually takes place on Patriot Day, the 3rd Monday in April. Started in 1897, the competition draws inspiration from the success of the first marathon in the 1896 Summer Olympics. The Boston Marathon is the world's oldest marathon and one of the oldest street races. most famous.

The competition attracts both amateur and professional athletes from around the world each year. Since its inception in 1897 with only 15 contestants, the contest has averaged around 30,000 registered participants and 500,000 visitors annually.

The Boston Marathon accepts runners 18 years of age or older, from any country, but they must meet certain standards. To qualify, an athlete must first complete a standard marathon certified by a national governing body affiliated with the International Association of Athletics Federations. with a run time of 3 hours for men (18 - 34 years old) and 3:30:00 for women (18 - 34 years old), within a certain period of time before the Boston Marathon day.

For more information, visitors can visit the contest website.

Website: https://www.baa.org/