Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

When does registration close?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Can I get race insurance?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Why can't I defer my entry or cancel it with a refund?

Accepted Answer

Deferrals, refunds 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).

Question 5

How can I transfer my registration?

Accepted Answer

To transfer your registration to another event, like switch from our half to the full or visa versa, check out this article.
To transfer to another runner, you can use your RunSignUp.com account to transfer to the other runner.  You can check out this RunSignUp Help page on how to do it.If you do wish to transfer your bib, you should advertise your intention on our social media channels, like our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Baystate.Marathon.and.Half.Marathon).Please note: We, the Baystate Marathon, are not a part of any transactions to transfer a race bib from one person to another.  The RunSignUp system facilitates the process, but any financial agreements are up to the two parties.Send an email to registration@baystatemarathon.com for assistance.

Question 6

What if I want to run a different distance than I registered for, or have questions about my registration?

Accepted 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.

Question 7

Anything special to know about registering for the Half Marathon Relay?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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 9

What is the minimum age for participation?

Accepted Answer

The minimum ages are as follows:

Marathon - 16 years old

Half-Marathon - 14 years old

Half-Marathon Relay - 12 years old

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