https://www.baa.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/2022%20Participant%20Guide.pdf
MEDICAL
The B.A.A. and the Boston Marathon Medical Team urge all participants
to consult their personal
physicians prior to training and participating in the marathon.
Traditionally, distance running is
a safe and healthy form of exercise, but there are inherent risks
associated with running extreme
distances, especially if you have certain pre-existing medical
conditions. Only a physician
familiar with your personal medical history, current health status,
medications, and your
pre-existing risk factors can advise you as to whether you are fit to
run the Boston Marathon.
Taking these simple steps and heeding the advice of your personal
physician will give you the
ability to make the right decisions and enjoy a healthy race.
SERVICES
Medical Services - The Start in Hopkinton
The Athletes' Village in Hopkinton will include a medical tent and
roving medical teams that can
help with most last-minute medical needs. Band-Aids, Vaseline, a
pre-race stretch, or just a word
of encouragement can be offered by our medical team.
Please complete two very important tasks before leaving Hopkinton: 1.)
Write your current or
pre-event weight on the back of your bib. This figure may help us
determine if you've been
over-drinking during the event. 2.) It is also very important that you
complete the emergency
contact information on the back of your bib. Information such as
allergies, medical conditions,
and two emergency telephone numbers should be included. If possible,
one of the emergency
contact numbers should be someone waiting for you near the finish.
This year, the Boston Ath-
letic Association is partnering with Race Safe, who in turn will allow
runners to electronically enter
pertinent medical histories for this program.
Medical Services - On-course
The Boston Athletic Association provides 26 medical stations
strategically located along the
course. Each tent is staffed with a variety of medical professionals,
offering basic first aid to those
in need. Course medical coverage is supported with ambulances and EMS
bike teams provided by
Transformative Ambulance, Brewster Ambulance, and the Cataldo Ambulance Company.
(there is a map showing all the first aid stations]
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