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What is the “RUN the Boston Marathon with AMAA” program?
It is a unique opportunity to run in the prestigious Boston Marathon without the need for a qualifying time, as well as the chance to earn Category 1 CME credits at our two-day symposium. Meet up with fellow physicians and medical professionals for three days of learning, networking and running.
How does it work?
For over 30 years, the Boston Athletic Association has encouraged the education and participation of the American Medical Athletic Association’s physicians and medical professionals at Boston by providing AMAA (formerly AMJA) with a limited number of marathon slots for our members. AMAA helped start the element of providing medical services at Boston which became the standard for care at all other marathons.
How does the “RUN the Boston Marathon with AMAA program” support the American Medical Athletic Association?
This program is AMAA’s top fundraising event. It allows AMAA to continue to develop educational programs on exercise and nutrition as well as to continue to educate medical professionals and the public. Your support and participation is vital to the mission of AMAA and is greatly appreciated. Our tax identification number is available upon request.
Who is eligible to participate?
You must be:
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A current AMAA member (you can join AMAA or renew your membership at www.amaasportsmed.org)
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A physician or allied health care professional
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Able to complete the marathon in less than six hours
How do I register? (2008 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED)
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Online
registration is the best way to ensure that your registration
is immediate and secure. The link goes directly to our partners at Active.com. If you have questions regarding the registration process, call 301-913-9517 or send e-mail. The AMAA fax number is 301-913-9520.
What is the cost to participate?
Each runner must pay $1,400 to participate in AMAA’s program. This amount covers:
- Entry into the Boston Marathon
- Registration in AMAA’s two-day sports medicine symposium (view 2008 agenda)
- Opportunity to earn approximately 11 Category 1 CME credits
- Tax-deductible donation to the BAA’s group of charities
- Tax-deductible donation to AMAA
- Bus ride to the starting line at Hopkinton from The Colonnade Hotel (AMAA only)
- Custom AMAA apparel
- Post-race party, and other amenities throughout the weekend
Fundraising: New Registration Option for 2008!
The AMAA is pleased to announce that a new registration option will be offered to members. Interested persons can register with a $500 deposit and commitment to reach a total of $1,500 through fundraising ($500 deposit included). AMAA will provide online tips and tools to support fundraising efforts using the "One-on-One, Walk & Run" youth programs (e-mail AMAA). Register using the fundraising option.
When is the 37th AMAA Sports Medicine Symposium?
The AMAA symposium starts on Saturday morning (8 am) April 19th and continues until midday (1 pm) on Sunday April 20th at the Colonnade Hotel. Check our website after January 30th to view the agenda and faculty list.
What are the hotel accommodations?
The AMAA block at The Colonnade Hotel is now SOLD OUT. We suggest you contact Marathon Tours at 800-444-4097 for other hotel options.
What is the American Medical Athletic Association (AMAA)?
AMAA is the professional division of the American Running Association. It was founded in 1969 by Ronald Lawrence, MD, PhD, as the American Medical Joggers Association (AMJA), to educate and motivate fellow physicians and health care professionals to disseminate information about exercise and nutrition to their patients. AMAA provides credible information on training, diet, injury prevention, and sports medicine to assist these professionals in motivating their patients to become active and to lead healthy lifestyles. One of AMAA’s programs is an effort to spread the word about hyponatremia to athletes, doctors, and the public.
Refund Policy:
There are NO REFUNDS unless the following situation occurs: The AMAA entries are sold out by January 30th and there is someone on the waiting list willing to buy your marathon entry. If you become injured and cannot run, we can provide you with a $250 discount for the 2009 "RUN the Boston Marathon with AMAA" program. You will be given first opportunity to purchase a discounted 2009 AMAA package, ahead of other AMAA members.
Questions? Please contact Dave Watt by e-mail or by phone at
301-913-9517.
AMAA—RUN BOSTON 2008
4405 East-West Hwy
Suite 405
Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: 301-913-9520
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