Well, it's finally official. Earlier today, BAA announced that they accepted 24,362 runners out of the 33,249 applicants.
What was the breakdown of these speed demons:
BQ minus 20 minutes or better: 5,397
BQ minus 10 minutes to 19:59: 8,961
BQ minus 4:34 to 9:59: 10,004
Apparently 719 accepted applicants are Streakers -- they have completed at least 10 consecutive Boston Marathons. These individuals do not need to have any buffer. Those who have 10 to 24 consecutive Boston Marathon finishes simply need to achieve any BQ (irrespective of buffer) to get a spot. Those who are in the Quarter Century Club (25 Boston Marathon finishes or more) simply need to finish the Boston Marathon within the time limit to earn their spot in the subsequent year's race -- no BQ time needed at all.
If I can manage to obtain a bib for next year's marathon via one of the 160 charities that partner with the marathon, I will have my 10th consecutive Boston Marathon and become a Streaker -- needing any BQ irrespective of buffer. And given that I "age up" in time for the 2027 marathon, I will gain an additional 10 minutes to work with in achieving it. (Hopefully they won't tighten the standards again QUITE so fast, eating away at this benefit.)
More in the coming weeks with respect to the charity team I wind up being accepted onto. (Positive mental attitude!)
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