Boston just shook the running world.
In this episode of the I Don’t Know Running podcast, Louis and Mitch dive deep into the Boston Marathon’s newly announced qualifying changes for 2027 — specifically targeting net downhill races like those in the REVEL series. From time penalties to outright disqualifications, these rule updates have serious implications for runners on the edge of qualifying.
We unpack:
What the new qualifying tiers mean (5- and 10-minute penalties)
Why races like REVEL Big Bear, Mount Charleston, and CIM are directly impacted
Whether this is a fair move — or just plain petty
How downhill racing really affects performance
Lewis’s own 100K plan to requalify for Western States
Is Boston still worth chasing? Are these changes targeting the very runners that keep the sport alive? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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