RACE WEEKEND HAS ARRIVED!

Boston's Half is THIS 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.

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.

Be sure to check the weather before starting your race! For the most up-to-date weather information, visit our partners at WCVB.

It will be seasonable and partly cloudy on race day, with possible winds of 5-10mph. Be sure to dress appropriate, hydrate, and don't forget the sunscreen! Pack an extra layer in your gear check bag for post-race!

Air Quality Notice: Many Massachusetts communities have experienced moderate or poor air quality recently due to wild fires. Please be aware of this, and seek out medical or race personnel if you experience any difficulty breathing on race day. If you have concerns or are dealing with any respiratory issues please consult with your physician. We encourage personal responsibility to achieve a safe and successful event experience. Additional forecast information can be found here. 



Good Luck From Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund!

On behalf of our presenting sponsor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, we want to wish all runners good luck this weekend!

When you support Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund in their race toward a cancer-free future, you make more meaning with your miles. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has been the top-ranked cancer hospital in New England by U.S. News & World Report for 24 consecutive years. Thanks to generous donations from runners like you, Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund will continue to lead the way in cancer care, treatment, and prevention.

Medal Engraving from DICK'S Sporting Goods

Be at your best with Poland Spring® Natural Spring Water

Start fresh: Hydrate steadily for the 24 hours leading up to your run.

Stay hydrated: Keep yourself refreshed with naturally occurring minerals for great taste.

Finish strong: Rehydrate after you cross the finish line to help you recover.

Content Creator and running star Laura Green will be joining us as an announcer at the Start and Finish of the Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund! Laura will team up with Boston icons Hatim "Coach H" Jean-Louis and James "Jimmy" Hills on the mic at this year's race. Be sure to wave as you go by the start and finish.

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.

The Boston Athletic Association is dedicated to enhancing the participant experience over race weekend for lactating runners and individuals who require the use of medical devices at the Boston Half. 

At the Start and Finish Area in Franklin Park, there is a designated Lactation Tent and a Medical Device Trailer for runners to use pre and post-race.

Don't Miss the Point32Health Warm-Up and Recovery Area

Before or after the B.A.A. Half, stop by the Point32Health Activation Booth, where we are happy to offer warm up and cool-down tools for runners. You’ll find designated stretching areas, foam rollers, theraguns and more to ensure you run and recover the best you can. Look for our purple tent in the sponsor area – we will see you on race day!

JetBlue: Fly to the Finish

Maurten: We're in this together

With just a few days to go the message is simple — don’t try anything new now. Race

weekend arrives full of temptation but stick to what you know works. Maintain the

discipline that has seen you navigate training and run the race you have planned for.

We’ll see you on-course — Maurten Gel 100 and Gel 100 Caf 100 will be available from the Hydrogel Fuel Depot at mile 6.

Go boss Boston.

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.

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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