The world's oldest annual marathon was postponed from April, when it usually takes place, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.
Once their vaccination or a negative COVID test result has been verified, each race participant will receive a bracelet that must be worn at all times to access bib number pick-up areas and participant transportation areas on the day of the marathon.
"All runners have been numbered according to qualifying times, facilitating a rolling start comparable to previous wave starts. Runners are seeded among other runners with similar qualifying times," the BAA explains.Military March - 6:00 a.m. ETHandcycle & Duo Participants - 8:30 a.m. ETPara Athletics Divisions - 8:50 a.m. ETBoston Marathon runners seen in 2016 near the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts.
Those who plan to watch the race from these points along the race are advised to allow themselves sufficient time to arrive at the viewing point as traffic will be heavy.
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