LESS THAN THREE WEEKS TO GO!

Boston's Half is Sunday, November 10th.

Welcome to the 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund! We can't wait to race 13.1 miles together along Boston's Emerald Necklace Park system on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Over the coming weeks, keep an eye out for participant newsletters and race information from the B.A.A. We'll be sharing everything you need to know for a fun and fast race experience.

Participants who've finished the Boston 5K and Boston 10K gain exclusive access to the B.A.A. Distance Medley tent presented by New England Honda Dealers.

Join us for Youth Events at the 2024 Boston Half! At 8:15 a.m., kids up to 14 years old are invited compete in a FREE 50 meter race at Franklin Park.

All participants will receive a bib number and will receive a medal. Events will not be timed, and results will not be recorded. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and all participants registering on race day will need to have a parent or guardian sign a participation waiver. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will remain with them throughout their participation.

Run with Dana-Farber to Add More Meaning to Your Miles

It’s not too late to run the Boston Half with our presenting sponsor and exclusive charity partner: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund!  If you have already secured your race bib through the B.A.A., you can register today as an own-entry runner and support Dana-Farber in their mission to defy cancer.

When you run with Dana-Farber's team, you help support patients and families in their fight against cancer. Despite incredible scientific progress to date, 600,000 Americans and 8 million people around the world still die of cancer each year. With your support, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund will continue to find solutions for each individual patient as they race toward a cancer-free future.

Updates for the 2024 Boston Half

Presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund

The 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund is now live in the B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS! Download the app to track your favorite athletes, donate directly to fundraisers for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, and learn more about race day.

If you have previously downloaded the B.A.A. Racing App, we suggest you delete and redownload the app to have the most updated version.

Transportation options are available for you to reach the Start of the 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund!

The recommended way to get to the start line in Franklin Park is to use the B.A.A. shuttle service from Copley Square or Forest Hills MBTA stop on the Orange Line.

There is no parking within Franklin Park on race day. The B.A.A. will provide free, round-trip shuttles from Copley Square in downtown Boston to the start/finish area in Franklin Park from 5:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Miss last week's Boston Half training clinic or looking to learn about all of the tips and tricks discussed? Rewatch the clinic led by B.A.A. Running Club Coaches Sarah Dupré Healy and Mark Carroll, Team Dana-Farber runner Jonathan Cadavid, and B.A.A. High Performance Team members Barry Keane and Megan Hasz for our next Boston Half Training Clinic, focusing on everything you need to know with one month to go.

On Tuesday, October 8th, panelists covered the final weeks, tapering before raceday, visualizing the course from start to finish, and answer your questions!

Point32Health: A Healthy Start and End to Your Half Marathon

Running 13.1 miles is no small feat, and all seasoned runners know that recovery begins before you hit the starting line. To help you run your best race, visit the Point32Health Activation Booth, where Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan have provided everything you need to get ready to run your best race. Look for us in the sponsor area, where you will find designated stretching areas, foam rollers, yoga mats, theraguns and more. And when you cross the Boston Half finish line, come visit us again to utilize these tools to start on your road to recovery.



Samuel Adams Salutes Our Heroes

Visit the Sam Adams Boston Brewery after the race for a celebratory pint!

30 Germania Street, Jamaica Plain

In honor of Veteran’s Month, Samuel Adams has brewed Sam Salutes, an easy-drinking dry-hopped lager that’s ideal for a post-race refreshment. Pay it forward and pre-purchase a pint for a veteran to thank them for their service. There will also be live music in the Beer Garden from 2 to 5PM and brewery tours all throughout the day.

Use the code BAAhalf for 50% the Sam Signature Experience.

The 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund starts and ends in Franklin Park. The park, one of the oldest in America, is located in Boston’s Jamaica Plain and Dorchester neighborhoods. With a start on Pierpont Road, the course proceeds out of Franklin Park, along New Washington Street and Forest Hills Drive, and past both the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond as The Arborway becomes The Jamaicaway. The course then passes Willow Pond and Olmsted Park, before the turn around point on The Riverway 4.75 miles into the race. On the return, athletes hug the western side of the Emerald Necklace, with Leverett Pond, and Jamaica Pond now on the left. After a pair of out-and-back sections, athletes re-enter Franklin Park and finish on Pierpont Road.

Maurten: In It for the Long Run

It’s during your longer training runs that a fueling strategy really comes together. That’s when you can practice how your race day will unfold, particularly when you train at race intensity.

In the race you will find Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100 — each with 25 grams of carbohydrates — at the Maurten Hydrogel Fuel Depot at mile 6. Practice by fueling your longer training runs in the same way so you know what to expect. For more information on how to fuel 10k, long run sessions, or half marathon races, visit the Maurten Fuel Guides.

What are some of your favorite local cafés, restaurants, shops, and stops you'd recommend your fellow runners stop by after they complete their 2024 Boston Half? We want to know!

Show some love to your favorite spots and share your recommendations in Dorchester, Roxbury, Brookline, and all of Greater Boston! We'd love to help get the word out.

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