Nearly 9,000 participants will race 13.1 miles at New England’s signature half marathon, starting and finishing in Franklin Park on Sunday
BOSTON – The 2025 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund will be held this Sunday, November 9, starting and finishing within Boston’s Franklin Park. A field of nearly 9,000 athletes from 98 countries and 44 states are set to take part, running along an updated course featuring picturesque views of the Emerald Necklace Park System.
To support your coverage of this year’s event, please find event storylines and race information below. Media interested in covering the 2025 Boston Half can submit credential requests here or email media@baa.org for more information. Credential pick-up is at the Media Tent within Franklin Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:45 a.m. Additional details will be sent in the coming days to those who’ve requested credentials.
PLEASE NOTE that the media tent is along Pierpont Road, close to the Start/Finish area. Media parking is only available in designated parking lots with proper pass.
BOSTON HALF EVENT STORYLINES & INFORMATION
The Boston Half will start at 8:00 a.m. this Sunday, November 9, on Pierpont Road in Franklin Park. The 13.1-mile course runs along the picturesque Emerald Necklace Park System, past area landmarks such as the Arnold Arboretum and Jamaica Pond, before finishing in Franklin Park. This year’s route features a new flow of athletes; a detailed course map can be found here.
At the front of the field, defending Boston Half champions and American stars will compete for top honors in the Open, Wheelchair, and Para Athletics Divisions. Winners a year ago include Yemane Haileselassie (Eritrea), Fantaye Belayneh (Ethiopia), and Michelle Wheeler (USA). Former American record holder Keira D’Amatowill also compete.
FIELD UPDATES:Previously announced defending wheelchair champion Daniel Romanchuk and 2024 U.S. Olympic marathoner Clayton Young have both withdrawn due to injury. Also withdrawn are Mercy Cherono(KEN), Daisy Jepkemei (KAZ), Gladys Kwamboka Mong’are (KEN), Alex Matata (KEN), and Marko Cheseto Lemtukei (USA)
The complete up-to-date professional field list and prize money can be found here, while a preview of top contenders is available here. Pro athlete biographies are available here.
Live leader Splits and Results will be available at the following links on Sunday morning:
LIVE SPLITS: https://bstnmar.org/25HalfResults
LIVE RESULTS: https://bstnmar.org/25HalfSplits
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the Boston Half since 2003 as the race’s presenting sponsor and exclusive charity team. Through this relationship, Dana-Farber runners have collectively raised more than $10 million to support groundbreaking cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and enabled Dana-Farber scientists and clinicians to positively impact the lives of cancer patients around the world. A group of 725 athletes will be part of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund’s team for this year’s event, having already raised more than $800,000. Those interested in supporting Dana-Farber’s team can make a donation here.
Spectators and runners are encouraged to download the B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS for live race day tracking, leaderboards, results, custom selfie stations, course maps, information, and more. The B.A.A. Racing App is available for free.
3,245 participants are aiming to complete the 2025 B.A.A. Distance Medley, a three-race series which includes April’s Boston 5K, June’s B.A.A. 10K, and November’s Boston Half. The B.A.A. Distance Medley series provides athletes a year-long way to experience training and racing at three different distances, with the aim of improving fitness throughout the calendar year.
The Boston Half is a family-friendly event for athletes and spectators of all ages. Free youth events will be offered on race morning within Franklin Park, featuring bibs and medals for all. Registration will open at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, and youth races will start at 8:15 a.m. More information can be found here.
For additional information on the 2025 Boston Half presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, please visit our event website.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.