Question 1

How much does it cost to sign up?  When do prices increase?

Accepted Answer

Please check out our registration landing page to see current pricing for each race distance.  Price increases are scheduled for August 1, September 1, October 1, and for Expo weekend.

Question 2

When does registration close?

Accepted Answer

Online Registration closes Saturday October 15, 2022 at 4 PM EST. In-person registration is available at the Expo. There is no Race Day registration.

Question 3

Can I defer my entry?

Accepted Answer

Deferrals are not allowed as we are a non-profit organization and required to deliver services in the same fiscal period money is collected. You have the option to transfer your registration to another runner or donate your registration fees to the GLRR Youth Fund.

Question 4

What if I want to run a different distance than I registered for?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Do you offer Military discounts?

Accepted Answer

The answer is "Yes! We offer discounts to active and retired military. Please email registration@baystatemarathon.com for details.

Question 6

Is the Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Accepted Answer

YES! Our course is a Boston Marathon qualifier and annually on top lists for percentage of BQ as well as number of entrants sent to Boston. For more information on Boston Qualifying, please visit the BAA’s website at: http://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/participant-information/qualifying.aspx

Question 7

Can I pick up a friend’s bib?

Accepted Answer

Yes, please have a copy of their ID (electronic or paper) in order to pick up someone else’s bib.

Question 8

Where can I pick up my bib and race packet?

Accepted Answer

Bibs and race packets can be picked up at the Baystate Expo on Friday and Saturday and at the Tsongas Center on Race Day.  For more information see the Expo/Bib Pickup page.

Question 9

Will there be pace groups for the Marathon?

Accepted Answer

Pace groups will be available for the following times: 3:00, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50 and 4:00.

Question 10

Will there be bag check?

Accepted Answer

Bag check is available. There will be a team of high school volunteers collecting bags near the start line. They will sort them and transport them to the finish. Bags will be available just beyond the finish chute.

Question 11

Is the course USATF certified?

Accepted Answer

The course is USATF certified and our certification number is MA10634JK.

Question 12

Will there be medals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each finisher will be given a finishers medal made by our title sponsor Ashworth Awards. In addition, if you run a PR in either race or a BQ in the marathon stop by the Greater Lowell Road Runners tent to receive a special PR or BQ keychain.

Question 13

What are the Age Group Awards?

Accepted Answer

For a detailed explanation of awards and how we award them, please see the Results, Awards & Records page.

Question 14

What is the minimum age for participation?

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Participants must be 16 years old on race day to participate in any of the Baystate races.

Question 15

What is the course time limit?

Accepted Answer

Official services shut down 6 hours after the start of the race and the course will be shut down. Anyone on the course after this time limit will be asked to move to the sidewalks in order to finish.

Question 16

Where is parking available?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available for a flat rate of $5.00 (cash only) on race day only at the George Ayotte Parking Facility at 11 Post Office Square (next to the Tsongas Center, it will fill up early).  Normal rates apply at the other parking garages in the area: the Joseph Downes Garage at 75 John Street, and the Leo A Roy Parking Facility at 100 Market St. Street parking is also available on a first come, first serve basis. More information about the garages can be found here: https://www.lowellma.gov/1228/Parking-Facilities

Question 17

Do you have course maps?

Accepted Answer

Course map and description for both races can be found on our Course Maps & Descriptions page.

Question 18

What is the profile of the course?

Accepted Answer

Both the Marathon and Half Marathon are flat and fast. Generally the largest “hills” are the bridges over the Merrimack. Go to the Course Description page for more details.  Also, findmymarathon.com has a nice profile of the course here:  http://findmymarathon.com/race-detail.php?zname=Baystate%20Marathon

Question 19

Where is the Exchange Point for the Half Marathon Relay?

Accepted Answer

The exchange point is on Suffolk Street, shortly after the water stop at mile 6.6.

Question 20

How many waterstops are there?

Accepted Answer

Water stops are available approximately every 2 miles on both the Marathon and Half Marathon course.  Water, lemon-lime Gatorade, and portable toilets are available at each stop. In addition, gels will be available on the Marathon course at miles 7 and 17.

Question 21

Will there be race photos?

Accepted Answer

Race photography will be provided by Capstone Photography and will be FREE to all participants this year.

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