Certified Boston Qualifying Marathon
Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon News – Boston 2013 Registration Dates
It’s official: the Boston Marathon 2013 Registration Schedule is set. Even with faster 2013 qualifying standards limiting runner eligibility,
the registration procedure and dates mimic registration for the 2012 race. Meaning once again, the big fall marathons (Chicago, New York, Grand Rapids, …) will not get you into Boston 2013.
Boston 2013 Registration Schedule for qualified runners is as follows …
| Mon 9/10/12 |
20 minutes under qualifying (10AM EDT) |
 |
| Wed 9/12/12 |
10 minutes under qualifying standard |
| Fri 9/14/12 |
05 minutes under qualifying standard |
| Sat 9/15/12 |
Early registration closes |
| Sun 9/16/12 |
Fox Valley Marathon |
| Mon 9/17/12 |
Open Registration begins |
| Fri 9/21/12 |
Registration closes (5PM EDT) |
See the Boston Athletic Association website for complete registration information.
What does this mean for our Boston hopefuls?
The 2012 Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon is once again one of your best chances to qualify for Boston 2013 !!!
1. After summer heat and humidity training, and with smaller weather fluctuations, fall marathons are the most reliable choice for a fast Marathon time.
2. September daily low temperatures in the Fox Valley average in the high 40’s
| Historical temps |
| Race Date: |
Lo |
Hi |
| 9/16/2011 |
42 |
57 |
| 9/16/2010 |
57 |
70 |
| 9/16/2009 |
55 |
73 |
| 9/16/2008 |
48 |
72 |
September 16: Avg 49 73 (source: weatherunderground.com)
3. With the faster qualifying standards, Boston 2013 should not fill up before 9/16/2012.
4. 3000 runners make Fox Valley Marathon the perfect size for a qualifying race.
5. Fox Valley’s pace groups are designed to help you meet your Boston qualifying times.
6. Runners from across the country like Fox Valley’s convenient Chicagoland location.
7. The 2012 Fox Valley’s flat, shady USATF Certified course is designed for fast times.
8. With over 20% of 2011 finishers qualifying, the Fox Valley Marathon was a Top 25 US Boston Qualifier.
9. In 2011, Fox Valley Marathon was the Midwest’s only fall Top 25 choice for a US Boston Qualifier.
10. In 2012, Fox Valley’s September 16th date is your last chance to qualify for Boston 2013.
Sign up soon (all races have FILLED each of our previous years)
and experience one of the best of the Midwest.
And if you're trying your first marathon or striving for a PR,
double your chance for good weather on race day
with our unique Weather Flex Option™.
