Boston Half Marathon 2026
Organized by the Boston Athletic Association, the BAA Half Marathon follows a scenic course through Boston's Franklin Park and along the Emerald Necklace. Crisp fall weather and the BAA's legendary organization make this a must-run New England event.
Course Highlights
- Organized by the iconic BAA
- Run through Franklin Park and the Emerald Necklace
- Beautiful fall foliage scenery
- Well-organized with strong community support
Race Day Conditions
Mixed terrain — some rolling hills with flat stretches.
Cool — ideal racing conditions for most runners.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
With 13 weeks until race day, we recommend a 12-week training plan. Start by August 16, 2026 to use the full build.
How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the mixed road course in Boston, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Half marathon race pace strategy
Plan for effort changes across rolling terrain rather than treating every mile as identical.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 42°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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