Bootleg Marathon

Get set to challenge your limits at the Bootleg Marathon & Half Marathon—a no-nonsense race that's your gateway to the 2027 Boston Marathon! This exclusive event is strictly limited to 50 committed athletes, where 90% have historically achieved their Boston Qualification times or hit a personal record in the half marathon. With a 5:30 am start, you'll race against both the clock and the rising temperatures.

This stripped-back, bare-essentials race isn't for the faint-hearted or the first-timer; it's a battlefield for seasoned runners chasing qualification, where you and the ticking clock are the main event. Remember, no shirts, no awards, just your unwavering resolve and the pounding of your feet on the open turnpike—make sure to come equipped for visibility in the early morning darkness. For the relentless few, ready to rise pre-dawn and conquer, this event could be your qualifying leap to Boston glory.