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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:
How do I register?
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, send e-mail to amaa@americanrunning.org or call 301-913-9517, ext. 13. The AMAA fax number is 301-913-9520.
What is the cost to participate?
Each runner must pay $1,450 to parti-cipate in AMAA’s program. Register now!
The registration fee includes:
- Entry into the Boston Marathon
- Registration for AMAA’s two-day sports medicine symposium (view 2008 agenda)
- Opportunity to earn Category 1 and AAFP Prescribed CME credit
- 40th AMAA/AMJA Anniversary Pasta Dinner (Saturday night)
- AMAA-only bus ride to the starting line at Hopkinton from The Colonnade Hotel
- AMAA custom apparel to commemorate the weekend
- AMAA block discount room rate at The Colonnade Hotel
- Post-race party and other amenities throughout the weekend
- Tax-deductible donation to the BAA’s group of charities
- Tax-deductible donation to support AMAA and ARA youth running programs
- One-year new or renewed AMAA membership
Fundraising Option
Persons interested in raising funds to support AMAA's programs can register with a $550 deposit and commitment to reach at least $1,500 ($550 deposit included) by February 15, 2009. 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 38th AMAA Sports Medicine Symposium?
The AMAA symposium starts on Saturday morning (8 am) April 18th and continues until midday on Sunday April 19th at The Colonnade Hotel. Check our website after January 30th to view the 2009 agenda and faculty list.
What are the hotel accommodations?
A block of sleeping rooms has been reserved at The Colonnade Hotel (a few blocks from the finish line) for $225/night, plus taxes. Once you register, we will provide you with the "code" to use when you call for reservations (800-962-3030 or 617-424-7000). The AMAA block at The Colonnade fills up quickly so please keep this in mind when making your plans.
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 2010 "RUN the Boston Marathon with AMAA" program. You will be given first opportunity to purchase a discounted 2010 AMAA package, ahead of other AMAA members.
Questions? Please contact Dave Watt at amaa@americanrunning.org or by phone at 301-913-9517, ext. 13.
AMAA—RUN BOSTON 2009
4405 East-West Hwy
Suite 405
Bethesda, MD 20814
Fax: 301-913-9520
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