About the Bergen to Back Bay Marathon
The course is a short loop run repeatedly on flat ground, which is the whole point: it is set up to chase a Boston qualifier, and the terrain does not get in the way. You pass the same spot on every loop, so friends and family can hand you things or just watch you go by, and the mood tends toward encouragement rather than spectacle.
You pick your own start time within a window that morning, which changes how the day feels compared to a mass-start race. Aid is posted around the loop with gels, blocks, and snacks, so you can travel light and top off whenever you need to.
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Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles12/6/2026 08:00$95
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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