Boston Qualifying Times 2026. Runners planning on competing in the 2026 marathon will have their qualifying time reduced by five minutes, according to the boston athletic association. Boston— runners hoping to qualify for the 2026 boston marathon are going to have to pick up the pace.

The boston athletic association has tightened the qualifying times for the 2026 boston marathon after a record number of registrations for 2025 under the current standards. The qualifying times below are based upon each athlete’s age on the date of the 2026 boston marathon (april 20, 2026).