Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.
We are racing around Olympia High School and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.
This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.
To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 75 participants.
We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.
Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.
Event details and schedule
Regular Registration: (ends 06/06):
-Marathon: $95 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $65 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $45
Late Registration: (ends 06/13):
-Marathon: $105 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $75 (no shirt save $5)
Race Day Registration:
-Marathon: $115 (no shirt save $5)
-Half Marathon: $85 (no shirt save $5)
*All participants registered by 06/04 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Looking to come out and cheer on your participant?
The Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon athletes would love to have you at the race as part of the Cheer Crew! Being a member of the Cheer Crew is completely FREE and is a fun way to support your athlete on race day.
Cheer Crew members are encouraged to bring a table to set up your athlete’s personal aid station, along with chairs so you can sit, relax, and enjoy the race atmosphere. Most importantly, bring your energy and enthusiasm—make plenty of noise and help motivate runners as they pass by!
When you register as a Cheer Crew member, you will have the option to purchase an official “Cheer Crew” shirt to show your support.
Registering also helps us estimate how many noise makers to have available so we can make the course as lively and encouraging as possible.
Join the Cheer Crew and help create an unforgettable race day experience for the athletes!
June 5: Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
June 15: Event Day!
- 6:00 AM - Race Day Check in Opens at race site
- 6:30 AM - Races Start
- 10:30 AM - Course Closes
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends and buddies to join you! Sign up and register for the virtual Boston Bound Marathon or Half!
Step 2
Hydrate, grab your buddy (or not) and get ready to get moving! Download your downloadable custom bib below!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route and use the hashtag #Bostonbound2024
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime until end of day on race day.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Awards & Goodies
Register by June 6 to guarantee your shirt & size!
Long sleeve options available!
All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
The primary goal of this event is for everyone to GO FAST, but we'll have some great awards for everyone. Each race will have awards in the following categories:
- Top 3 Overall M/F
- Top 3 Master M/F
- Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
- Top 3 Overall Sr. Grand Master (60+)
- Top 3 in all Age Groups (M/F)19 & Under through 80+
Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified, which means the Marathon will be a Boston Qualifier. The number is coming!
Here's a link to the Boston Standards https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/qualify
Course & Timing DetailsCourse
1 mile FLAT & FAST loop
Both the Half & Full are USATF certified...so the Full will be a Boston Qualifier
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5975283808 (the map shows the 1'ish mile loop)
Yes...It's a 1 mile loop.
NO...We've never had any one say it was tedious, we have had hundreds of people say it was loads of fun.
Timing:
- Chip timed Start & Finish
- Chip timed split every mile
- Mile splits are displayed on timing clocks as you pass by the mile point...helping you keep on pace.
Entertainment
- We realize that it might get a little repetitive running a 1 mile loop...so we'll have music & entertainment along the course to keep you going and motivated!
Course Cut Off
- Because of the nature of the event, the course will close at 10:30 am (4 hour race time).
Notes when running:
1. Run the tangents...that means always run the shortest possible route.
2. If you want to walk or run slower, no problem...we just need you to run on the right so the faster participants can get through on the shortest path.
3. Remember...it's a one mile loop, with the .1 or .2 going from the lap count to the finish.
Aid StationsMake sure you have plenty of hydration to keep you going on your run! We will have water, a gatorade-type drink & bananas.
2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile)
- 1 station with cups of water along with bananas.
- 1 station with your (Bring Your Own) personal aid (drinks & gel) Please make sure you drop your personal aid off in enough time before the Race Start! We'll have volunteers to hand off your items. Aid Station tables will be set up according to bib numbers.
All participants will automatically qualify for 1 FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Turkey Trots. See event website for details.
Top finishers will also qualify for entry into the Five Star 5K/10K Championships to be held January, 2025.
Refunds, Transfers, & DefermentsOur events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.