292. BIG Boston Marathon Update – New BQ Rules Are Here
Description
In this episode, we break down the huge changes coming to Boston Marathon qualifying standards starting with the 2027 race. The BAA has officially announced time adjustments for marathons run on net downhill courses — and it’s going to impact thousands of runners chasing their BQ.
We cover:
✅ What the new rules are
✅ How races like REVEL, St. George, and Jack & Jill are affected
✅ The new time standards by age, gender, and elevation drop
✅ Why Boston is making this change now
✅ How to adjust your race strategy going forward
Whether you’re planning your next BQ attempt or just curious about how this impacts the running community — this is one episode you don’t want to miss.
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