WELCOME BOSTON MARATHON PARTICIPANTS! Congratulations on being accepted into the 2017 Boston Marathon! Over the next few months, we"ll send you occasional e-mails with important race news and participant information. We want to ensure you have the best possible race experience in April. Featured in this first participant newsletter is a timeline of important dates from now through race day, information on our marathon clinic series and training plans, and details on official merchandise for the 2017 Boston Marathon. We wish you the best of luck as your training continues! Sincerely, The Boston Athletic Association |
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| THE ROAD TO BOSTON What you can expect leading up the 121st Boston Marathon |
 Now that you are entered in the 2017 Boston Marathon, what can you expect next? The B.A.A. has put together a timeline for what to look for in the coming months. This includes when you can submit improved qualifying times, when you can expect your wave and corral assignment, and other important dates to remember. |
| BOSTON MARATHON CLINIC SERIES Learn from our experts as you prepare for April |
Four upcoming clinics will be offered prior to the 2017 Boston Marathon, and held at Boston Marathon adidas RunBase steps from the finish line on Boylston Street. Upcoming Dates: January 9, February 6, March 3, and April 3. All clinics begin at 6:00 p.m. ET. Parking is available nearby at the Garage at 100 Clarendon. The parking rate is $10 after 5pm. Designed to help you train to run your best race, the clinics are free and open to officially registered participants in the 2017 Boston Marathon and their guests. Boston Marathon adidas RunBase is an adidas-exclusive experience that showcases the history of the Boston Marathon 52 weeks a year. It is located at 855 Boylston Street in Boston. |
If you improved your qualifying time and wish to submit your new time, please click to the right. We will accept submissions through Wednesday, Feb 1 at 5:00 p.m. ET. |  |
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| BOSTON MARATHON TRAINING PLANS Developed by B.A.A. coach Terrence Mahon |
The B.A.A. and B.A.A. High Performance coach Terrence Mahon have developed specialized training plans for runners of all abilities, helping you run your best Boston Marathon. Be sure to check out Coach Mahon"s detailed training plans, and select which one is best for you. Over the course of the next few months, we"ll drop in to check on your training and provide you some top tips from Coach Mahon. |
JOHN HANCOCK WELCOMES YOU"Make it your Moment" |
John Hancock, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon since 1986, welcomes you to the 121st running of the world"s most historic race. This year we want you to "Make it your Moment" to become part of a legendary story that weaves through the years like the hills and turns of the course itself. From Hopkinton to Boston, these 26.2 miles are marked by inspiring moments from days gone by, paving the way for all of those yet to come. This race will transform you, just as the course itself has been shaped by those who have crossed Boston"s iconic finish line. The cycle of history will continue, records will be set, new champions will be crowned, fundraising numbers will rise, and volunteers will greet you on Boylston Street with a coveted finisher"s medal. This race is always running toward the future, running toward the possible in all of us and embodying what it means to #BeBoston. We invite you to share your photos and videos using #BeBoston throughout the marathon season. Whether you are a runner, a volunteer, or a fan, the moments you collect will forever connect you to the legacy that is the Boston Marathon. For the latest marathon news, please visit John Hancock"s blog HERE. Or, follow John Hancock at: |
| B.A.A. 5K SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Race will kick-off Marathon Weekend two days before the Boston Marathon |
 The Boston Athletic Association will host the 2017 B.A.A. 5K on Saturday, April 15, two days prior to the 2017 Boston Marathon. The start and finish is located on Charles Street between the Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. Registration will be held online at www.baa.org beginning on Wednesday, January 18, at 10:00 a.m. ET and will be limited to 10,000 entrants.
B.A.A. DISTANCE MEDLEY
The B.A.A. 5K will mark the start of the 2017 B.A.A. Distance Medley, a three-race series which combines the B.A.A. 5K, the B.A.A. 10K, presented by Brigham & Women"s Hospital, and the B.A.A. Half Marathon, presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Registration for the 2017 B.A.A. Distance Medley will open on Wednesday January 11, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Registration is limited during this period. |
| JETBLUE TRAVEL DISCOUNT Discount off each direction of travel to the Boston Marathon |
 Back this year, JetBlue is offering $10 off each direction of your airline travel to the Boston Marathon.* This offer is good on travel from any city that JetBlue operates to Boston (Logan International). Valid dates of travel include arriving in Boston between April 13 and April 16, 2017, and returning home between April 17 and April 19, 2017. * Discount is only offered for bookings made by our corporate support desk by calling 888-538-2583, selecting option 3, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. MST. |
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE OF THE BOSTON MARATHON |
| FOND MEMORIES GRAPHICS Personalized frames and shadow boxes
from Fond Memories are a terrific
way to memorialize your 2016 race. | BLUE DIAMOND ATHLETIC DISPLAYS Boston Marathon Medal Displays from Blue Diamond Athletic Displays make a terrific gift, especially with free shipping in the US. | |  |
LONG"S JEWELERS Jewelry and merchandise from
Long"s Jewelers Boston Marathon Collection. | PRO-FORM
Check out a course preview on the
Official Boston Marathon Treadmill. |  |  |
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2017 BOSTON MARATHON OFFICIAL SPONSORS |
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