About Boston Marathon
The Boston Marathon runs on Patriots' Day — the third Monday of April — making the next edition April 19, 2027. The countdown above ticks toward the start in Hopkinton of the world's oldest annual marathon, run every year since 1897.
Boston is the runner's Everest: the only major marathon most participants must qualify for, with the famous "BQ" times sending 30,000 athletes down the historic course — through Wellesley's scream tunnel, over Heartbreak Hill at mile 20, to the roar down Boylston Street. The day doubles as a Massachusetts holiday, with the Red Sox playing their traditional 11 AM home game.
Upcoming dates
| 2027 | Monday, April 19, 2027next |
| 2028 | Monday, April 17, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, April 16, 2029 |
| 2030 | Monday, April 15, 2030 |
| 2031 | Monday, April 21, 2031 |
FAQ
When is the Boston Marathon 2027?
Monday, April 19, 2027 — Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April.
How do you qualify for Boston?
By running a certified marathon under the qualifying time for your age and gender — the famous "BQ" — though charity entries also exist.
How old is the Boston Marathon?
First run in 1897, inspired by the 1896 Olympic marathon — it is the world's oldest annual marathon.