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EnglishWhat Races Does the Boston Athletic Association Organize Besides the Boston Marathon?
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The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) lists four races under its "The Races" section on baa.org: the Boston 5K, the B.A.A. 10K, the Boston Half, and the Boston Marathon. So besides the marathon, there are three other B.A.A. races you can look into — a 5K, a 10K, and a half marathon. The site points visitors to a "More Info" link within The Races section to learn about each one.
The B.A.A.'s race lineup
Based on the baa.org homepage, the races the B.A.A. promotes are:
| Race | Distance | Notes from the site |
|---|---|---|
| Boston 5K | 5K | Listed under The Races |
| B.A.A. 10K | 10K | Listed under The Races |
| Boston Half | Half marathon | Listed under The Races |
| Boston Marathon | Marathon | Presented by Bank of America; the 131st edition is featured on the homepage |
The homepage presents these together: "The Races — Learn about the Boston 5K, B.A.A. 10K, the Boston Half and The Boston Marathon," with a "MORE INFO" link. That is the entry point for details on any of the four.
How to find details on each race
- Go to baa.org.
- Find the "The Races" section on the homepage.
- Select "MORE INFO" to reach the race information.
- From there, look for the specific race — Boston 5K, B.A.A. 10K, Boston Half, or Boston Marathon.
The homepage itself does not publish dates, entry requirements, or registration windows for the 5K, 10K, or Half. Those details would sit on the individual race pages behind the "More Info" link, so treat the homepage as a directory rather than a full race calendar.
Where these races fit in the B.A.A.'s mission
The B.A.A. describes itself as a non-profit founded in 1887, "committed to promoting health, fitness, and community through running events and programs." The multi-distance race lineup — 5K through marathon — matches that framing: shorter races give newer or local runners a way in, while the marathon remains the flagship.
The site also separates two other categories from The Races:
- Community Programs — youth running, school initiatives, and local events.
- Clubs & Teams — the B.A.A. Running Club, with High Performance, Racing, and Club teams across road, track, and cross-country.
If your interest is participating rather than spectating, those sections are worth checking alongside The Races.
What the homepage does not tell you
The baa.org homepage does not list race dates, qualifying standards, entry fees, or registration deadlines for the Boston 5K, B.A.A. 10K, or Boston Half. For the marathon, the homepage does show recent news — for example, that 33,656 qualifier applications were received for the 2027 Boston Marathon, and that qualifier acceptances were announced — but that is marathon-specific.
To decide which race suits you, you would need the individual race pages. A practical approach: pick the distance that matches your current training, then open that race's page to check its date and entry process before committing.