Prepare your legs
Practice controlled downhill running as part of rolling long runs so the early descents do not overload your quadriceps.
Boston Marathon training plan for 2027
Boston, United States • Confirmed date: 19 April 2027
This is the Boston Marathon in Boston, United States. There is also the Boston Marathon UK in Boston, United Kingdom.
World Marathon Majors • America/New_York
Start with a marathon plan prefilled for race day, then refine the schedule around your current running, available days, and goal. Use miles and min/mile pace or kilometres and min/km.
Training plans that adapt to real life.
What to know before training for Boston Marathon.
A point-to-point marathon known for early downhills, rolling terrain, Newton hills, and a late race that rewards patient pacing.
Boston punishes runners who bank time early. Good preparation means strong legs, controlled downhill running, and enough patience to reach the final 10K intact.
Date source: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon
Training focus
Include hill work, steady long runs, and occasional downhill running so your quads are ready for the course profile.
Race week
Keep the first half conservative. The course gives you speed early, but the goal is to still have control after the Newton hills.
Plan setup
The builder above starts with the marathon distance selected and the race date. After generating, adjust your weekly mileage, long run, and training days so the first week matches your real starting point.
Ballot and registration
- Ballot status
- Closed
- Last ballot opened
- 14 September 2026
- Last ballot closed
- 18 September 2026
- Next ballot
- Not announced yet
- Ways to get a place
- Ballot · Charity place · Qualifying time
A ballot is also called a lottery or drawing.
How to prepare for the Boston Marathon course.
Rolling point-to-point course. Use these priorities to make the general marathon schedule more specific to race day.
Respect the middle miles
Build strength for repeated changes in grade and keep marathon effort controlled before the Newton hills.
Race patiently
Run the opening miles by effort rather than banking time, then reassess pace after the major late climbs.
Official course information: https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/enter/course-information
Training for a Boston qualifying time
Boston qualifying standards depend on age division and gender, and meeting the published standard allows an application but does not guarantee entry. Choose a target from the current B.A.A. rules, then make sure your recent running supports the required pace before selecting an aggressive marathon plan.
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Boston Marathon training questions
How many weeks until the Boston Marathon?
The Boston Marathon is on 19 April 2027. As of 4 November 2026, that is 23 weeks and 5 days away.
How many weeks should I train for the Boston Marathon?
Most marathon runners should allow at least 16 to 20 weeks, depending on current fitness, weekly mileage, and race goals. EzyRun starts with the race date selected so you can generate a realistic schedule and adjust it after previewing the first week.
Is the Boston Marathon a fast marathon course?
A point-to-point marathon known for early downhills, rolling terrain, Newton hills, and a late race that rewards patient pacing.
What should I focus on when preparing for the Boston Marathon?
Include hill work, steady long runs, and occasional downhill running so your quads are ready for the course profile.
What is a good race-week tip for the Boston Marathon?
Keep the first half conservative. The course gives you speed early, but the goal is to still have control after the Newton hills.
Training for another marathon?
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