I'm Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Seattle

🏃‍♂️ Dreaming of Running Boston?

• Goal: Have you been dreaming of running Boston?
• Need to qualify? Need to shave a few minutes off your time to qualify?
• Perfect Course: Looking for the perfect course to set a PR?
• Open to All: Regardless, if you want to run Boston or not, THIS is the event for you!

🏫 Event Location and Course

• Location: We're racing around Olympia High School.
• Course: The course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop!
• Certification: The Full Marathon is a Boston Qualifier & USATF Certified.
• Date: Event Date: June 15, 2025

🗓️ Event Details and Schedule

• Registration Deadlines: Regular Registration ends on 06/09.
• Pricing:
  • Marathon: $95 (no swag save $5)
  • Half Marathon: $65 (no swag save $5)
  • Virtual Marathon: $45 (no swag save $5)
  • Virtual Half Marathon: $45 (no swag save $5)
• Late Registration: Late Registration ends 06/14.
• Race Day Registration: Available on the event day.

⏰ Event Schedule

• June 5: Last Day to Guarantee shirt & Size
• June 15: Event Day!
• 6:00 AM: Race Day Check in Opens
• 10:30 AM: Course Closes

🌊 Wave Start Times

• Start Times: Official start at 6:30 AM.
• Early Waves: Possible additional waves at 6:00 AM & 5:30 AM.
• Fee: $5.00 fee for each additional 30 minutes before 6:30 AM.
• Limited Size: Early waves limited to 50 participants each.

💻 Virtual Running - How it Works

• Step 1: Get excited, grab some friends and register for the virtual race!
• Step 2: Hydrate and get ready to run!
• Step 3: Run anywhere you want: please remember to be safe!
• Step 4: Share your distance and use #Bostonbound2024!

• Shirt Guarantee: Register by June 6 to guarantee your shirt & size!
• Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a custom Finisher Medal!
• Awards: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 Master M/F, and more.
• Age Groups: Awards in all age groups M/F from 19 & Under through 80+.

✅ Boston Qualifying

• Certification: Both the marathon and half marathon course is USATF certified.
• Boston Standards: Check the Boston Standards here.

📏 Course & Timing Details

• Course: 1 mile FLAT & FAST loop.
• Timing: Chip timed Start & Finish with splits every mile.
• Entertainment: Music & entertainment along the course to keep you motivated!
• Cut Off: Course closes at 10:30 am (4-hour race time).

💧 Aid Stations

• Hydration: Water, gatorade-type drink & bananas provided.
• Stations: 2 stations along the course (every 1/2 mile).
• Personal Aid: Bring your own drinks & gels and drop them off before the race start.
• Setup: Aid Station tables will be according to bib numbers.

🦃 Five Star Turkey Trot

• Free Entry: All participants qualify for 1 FREE entry into 2024 Five Star Turkey Trots.
• Championships: Top finishers qualify for entry into the Five Star Championships.

🔄 Refunds, Transfers, & Deferments

• Conduct: Unsportsmanlike conduct can result in removal without refunds.
• No Refunds: All registrations are final. No refunds or transfers.
• Cancellations: Event will take place rain or shine: extreme weather may lead to cancellation.
• Forfeiture: Participants who do not show up forfeit their right to any swag.

For more information and to register, visit here.