FAQ
Visit our registration page for the latest pricing.
Prices are lowest when registration opens in early January. Price increases are scheduled for February 1, March 1, May 1, September 1, October 1, and for Expo weekend.
Registration will close for the Marathon or the Half Marathon once either of them reaches their capacity. At that time, online and in-person registration won't be available. Year-to-year, we cannot say when that will happen; in the past, it's usually been by late-summer - sometimes earlier, sometime later. Our advice would be that it's better to register earlier than later.
Yes, we now offer race insurance during the registration flow. It is offered by a third party. Note: if you decide not to take race insurance during the registration process, you will NOT be able to do so afterwards.
To transfer your registration to another event, like switch from our half to the full or visa versa, check out this article: https://help.runsignup.com/support/solutions/articles/17000062922-transfer-to-another-event
To transfer to another runner, or other registration inquiries, send an email to registration@baystatemarathon.com.
Deferrals and cancellations are not allowed, as we are a non-profit organization and required to deliver services in the same fiscal period money is collected. You do have the option to transfer your registration to another runner (see next question's answer).
You are able to switch from one race to the other - assuming that the race you want to transfer into is not sold out.
Transfers between the Marathon and Half Marathon can be handled via a link that should have been received in your confirmation email. Please email registration@baystatemarathon.com with questions or issues.
Yes. Each participant needs to sign up separately. When signing up, each team member enters the same team's name - this allows us to pair you on race day.
The answer is "Yes! We offer discounts to active and retired military. Please email registration@baystatemarathon.com for details.
The minimum ages are as follows:
Marathon - 16 years old
Half-Marathon - 14 years old
Half-Marathon Relay - 12 years old
