Boston Marathon Qualification-Waived Entry

“Time Waived” Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Criteria

Often the BAA graciously offers the Falmouth Running Club ‘time waived’ Invitational Entry Bibs for the Boston Marathon.  If the Club is allocated entries the Club Officers decide who is deserving of each of the entries.

The lucky recipients must plan to complete the application and make the payment upon receipt of entry details from the BAA by the BAA deadline.  Once an entry is assigned there are no deferrals and/or transfers allowed.  The recipient must agree to all Terms & Conditions of the BAA. 

*FRC Criteria for being considered for an Invitational Bib:

  1. Must be a member in good standing for one (1) full year with NO lapse in membership during the year. (BOD may agree to an exception based on members volunteerism)
  2. Over the course of the CURRENT year, member must volunteer on at least THREE (3) occasions for any Falmouth Running Club event (including any Spring race, special events; ex: long training runs, bib pick ups, special jobs needed at any given time,  etc. and/or any Cape Cod Marathon Weekend event (including but not limited to Race Weekend, other volunteer opportunities such as medal unwrapping, shirt sorting, race packs stuffing, etc.) See Volunteer Opportunities listed below.
    1. Running FRC events (Races or Weekly workouts or Special Training Runs) or any other local event wearing FRC gear does NOT constitute a volunteer opportunity.
    2. Any member that does not fulfill a committed volunteer assignment will be deemed ineligible. (BOD may agree to an exception based on members volunteerism)
  3. Must have completed a half marathon distance or longer within the past 2 years.
  4. Must be able to complete the marathon in the time limit allocated by the BAA. (athletes are required to finish in 6 hours or less and you must cross the finish line by 5:30 PM)
  5. Member is eligible for an Invitational Entry year after year so long as they continue to meet the Criteria listed above.  (though preference will go to those who have not yet received an Invitational Entry). 
  6. Member agrees to all Rules & Regulations set forth by the BAA.
  7. Member granted an Invitational Entry agrees to wear “OFFICIAL” FRC gear.  (does not include misc. gear. Ex:  Retro gear) – member can purchase gear at the FRC club or online https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/FalmouthTrackClub/Store.

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Spring Races – Seagull Six, Cape Cod Trail Race, Women Run Cape Cod & Surf Drive Mile
    • Pre-race bib pickup/registration/shirt distribution
    • Race day bib pickup/registration/shirt distribution
    • Course Monitor
    • Water Station
    • Traffic Safety
    • Set up/Breakdown
    • Parking
    • Misc. jobs needed at RD discretion
  • Spring & Fall Long Runs
    • Water stop supply distribution/pick up
    • SAG (safety & gear) driver
  • Track Workouts
    • Timing (does not include only participating in workout – member may run part of workout and time part of workout)
  • Summer Youth Running Program
    • Assistant coaching
  • Falmouth Road Race Expo – Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    • Support Club & CCM at outdoor booth (many time slots available)(each time slot worked will consist of an opportunity, ex: work 2 different time slots = 2 volunteer opportunities)
  • Cape Cod Marathon Weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    • Positions listed on Volunteer Local (850 volunteers needed)
  • Cape Cod Marathon Weekend – Misc.
    • Medal unwrapping
    • Relay packet Informational envelope organization (instructions, safety pins, slap bracelets)
    • Relay shirt/packet tote stuffing
    • Misc. jobs needed at the discretion of the RD and/or RA
  • BOD position 
  • Team Leader positions
  • Cape Cod Marathon Weekend Race Committee Member 
  • Race Director

*Although the amount of volunteering over the current year is the primary criteria for being selected, the BOD may also factor in long-term club involvement/volunteerism when considering candidates. Meeting all criteria does not guarantee a BAA Invitational Entry.  Candidates submit a short essay to BOD and the BOD uses its discretion to allocate the entries.

The BOD has the right to make changes to the Criteria at any time.  The BOD has the right on final decision(s).