Media Credential Applications for the Boston Half are open here.
BOSTON – The 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund will be held this Sunday, November 10, starting and finishing within Boston’s Franklin Park. A field of nearly 9,000 athletes from 93 countries and 46 states are set to take part, running along the Emerald Necklace Park system through Boston and Brookline.
To support your coverage of this year’s event, please find event storylines and race information below. Media interested in covering the 2024 Boston Half can submit credential requests here or email media@baa.org for more information. Credential pick-up is at the Media Tent within Franklin Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:45 a.m. Additional details will be sent in the coming days to those who’ve requested credentials.
PLEASE NOTE that the media tent has moved closer to the start/finish line on Pierpont Road. Media parking is only available in designated parking lots with proper pass.
BOSTON HALF EVENT STORYLINES & INFORMATION
The Boston Half will start at 8:00 a.m. this Sunday, November 10, on Pierpont Road in Franklin Park. The 13.1-mile course runs along the picturesque Emerald Necklace Park System, past area landmarks such as the Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park Zoo, before finishing in Franklin Park. A detailed course map can be found here.
At the front of the field, Boston Marathon champions, Olympians, and some of the world’s fastest athletes will compete for top honors in the wheelchair, open, and Para Athletics Divisions. Boston Marathon winners and Paralympic medalists Susannah Scaroni and Daniel Romanchuk are competing, coming off triumphant victories at the TCS New York City Marathon this past weekend on Sunday, November 3. Boston 10K winners Leonard Korir (USA) and Melknat Wudu (ETH) also return, with Korir having represented Team USA at the Olympic Marathon in Paris.
A total of ten men have personal bests under 1:02:00, while eight women have run 1:10:00 or faster for the half marathon distance. A detailed professional field entry list can be found here, along with professional athlete bios.
Live leader Splits and Results will be available at the following links on Sunday morning:
- LIVE SPLITS: https://bstnmar.org/24HalfMileSplits
- LIVE RESULTS: https://bstnmar.org/24HalfLiveResults
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the Boston Half since 2003 as the race’s presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team. Through this relationship, Dana-Farber runners have collectively raised more than $10 million to support groundbreaking cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and enabled Dana-Farber scientists and clinicians to positively impact the lives of cancer patients around the world. Nearly 670 athletes will be part of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund’s team for this year’s event, having already raised over $726,000 to defy cancer. Those interested in supporting Dana-Farber’s team can make a donation here.
Spectators and runners are encouraged to download the B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS for live race day tracking, leaderboards, results, custom selfie stations, course maps, information, and more. The B.A.A. Racing App is available for free within Apple iOS and Android.
3,284 participants are aiming to complete the 2024 B.A.A. Distance Medley, a three-race series which includes April’s Boston 5K, June’s Boston 10K, and November’s Boston Half. The B.A.A. Distance Medley series provides athletes a year-long way to experience training and racing at three different distances, with the aim of improving fitness throughout the calendar year.
The Boston Half is a family-friendly event for athletes and spectators of all ages. Free youth events will be offered on race morning within Franklin Park, featuring bibs and medals for all. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, and youth races will start at 8:15 a.m. More information can be found here.
For additional information on the 2024 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, please visit our event website. Media interested in covering the 2024 Boston Half can submit credential requests here.
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 supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 129th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.