BOSTON—The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.)
has announced that registration for the 124th Boston Marathon
Virtual Experience will open on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. The virtual race is open only to participants who were
originally entered in the Boston Marathon scheduled for April 20, 2020.
“The
world cannot come to Boston this year, so we will bring the Boston Marathon to
the world through a virtual experience that captures the spirit, community, and
celebration of the race,” said Tom Grilk, C.E.O of the B.A.A. “The 124th
Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will allow participants to be part of Boston
Marathon history."
The cost to register for the 124th Boston
Marathon Virtual Experience will be $50. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST on
Tuesday, July 7, participants will be emailed their unique registration code.
The first 15,000 registrants will receive a Pre-Race Package delivered by
Amazon containing a commemorative 2020 Boston Marathon bib and training items
from Clif Bar, Poland Spring, Abbott, and more.
All finishers of the 124th Boston Marathon will
receive a Post-Race Package delivered by Amazon containing their Boston
Marathon Official Participant shirt, unicorn finisher’s medal, Official 2020
Boston Marathon Program, Sam Adams 124th Boston Marathon bottle
opener, and additional celebratory items. The limited edition Pre- and
Post-Race Packages will be branded in the Boston Marathon blue and gold and
feature the iconic B.A.A. unicorn.
All registrants will receive access to a unique Boston
Marathon Virtual Experience platform where runners can track and upload their
26.2-mile results, view leaderboards and standings, and download a virtual tool
kit. The platform, which will be available in a to-be-launched application as
well as in a web-based platform, will feature unique Boston Marathon audio cues
to enhance the pre-race and race experience. To be considered a finisher of the Boston Marathon Virtual
Experience, entrants must complete 26.2 miles in one continuous run on any day between
September 7–14 and submit proof of completion to the B.A.A. Participants will
not have a time limit by which to complete their race, but are required to
complete the full marathon distance continuously on the same day.
The Boston Marathon Virtual Experience will also engage the
more than 10,000 volunteers who originally registered to assist with events
throughout April’s canceled race weekend. All volunteers will be encouraged to
give back to their local communities in a way that celebrates the spirit of the
Boston Marathon. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to receive their
Official 2020 Volunteer Jacket or donate it to a frontline worker.
Leading up to September’s race week, participants will
receive more information on the virtual experience. Participant newsletters
will provide information on training tips, summer running, hydration, and tips
on creating your own 26.2-mile course.
The 2020 Boston Marathon, originally scheduled for April
20, 2020, was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. All entrants were
offered a full refund of entry fees associated with April’s race.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
(B.A.A.)
Established
in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a
mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially
running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and also supports
comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The Boston
Marathon is part of the Abbott
World Marathon Majors, along with international
marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Since 1986, the
principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John
Hancock. For more information on the B.A.A.,
please visit www.baa.org.
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