2024 - Official Boston and New York City Marathon Qualifying Times

Here are the age-group qualifying times for some of the Major Marathons, as available for 2024:

Age Group Qualifying Times for Major Marathons:

1. Boston Marathon (April 2024):

- Age 18-34: Men - 3 hours, Women - 3 hours 30 minutes
- Age 35-39: Men - 3 hours 5 minutes, Women - 3 hours 35 minutes
- Age 40-44: Men - 3 hours 10 minutes, Women - 3 hours 40 minutes
- Age 45-49: Men - 3 hours 20 minutes, Women - 3 hours 50 minutes
- Age 50-54: Men - 3 hours 25 minutes, Women - 3 hours 55 minutes
- Age 55-59: Men - 3 hours 35 minutes, Women - 4 hours 5 minutes
- Age 60-64: Men - 3 hours 50 minutes, Women - 4 hours 20 minutes
- Age 65-69: Men - 4 hours 5 minutes, Women - 4 hours 35 minutes
- Age 70-74: Men - 4 hours 20 minutes, Women - 4 hours 50 minutes
- Age 75-79: Men - 4 hours 35 minutes, Women - 5 hours 5 minutes
- 80 years and over: Men - 4 hours 50 minutes, Women - 5 hours 20 minutes

2. New York City Marathon (November 2024):
- Age 18-34: Men - 2 hours 53 minutes, Women - 3 hours 13 minutes
- Age 35-39: Men - 2 hours 55 minutes, Women - 3 hours 15 minutes
- Age 40-44: Men - 2 hours 58 minutes, Women - 3 hours 28 minutes
- Age 45-49: Men - 3 hours 5 minutes, Women - 3 hours 38 minutes
- Age 50-54: Men - 3 hours 14 minutes, Women - 3 hours 51 minutes
- Age 55-59: Men - 3 hours 23 minutes, Women - 4 hours 10 minutes
- Age 60-64: Men - 3 hours 34 minutes, Women - 4 hours 27 minutes
- Age 65-69: Men - 3 hours 45 minutes, Women - 4 hours 50 minutes
- Age 70-74: Men - 4 hours 10 minutes, Women - 5 hours 30 minutes
- 75 years and over: Men - 4 hours 30 minutes, Women - 6 hours

Please note:

- Qualifying times may vary slightly each year and are set by the marathon organizers. It is always recommended to check the specific updated times on the official marathon website for the year in question.

These times are used to determine runners' eligibility for race entry through the time-based qualification process.