Registration for 2026 Baystate Marathon, Half Marathon, and Half Marathon Relay is now OPEN!!! Will we see you there? Click on the link to register (also in our bio). Also, Happy New Year! runsignup.com/Race/Register/… #baystatemarathon #baystatehalfmarathon

📣 FAQ Friday: How can you track your Baystate runner? Marathon: 3, 8.5, 13.1, 16.3, 20, 23 & 26.2 Half: 3.4, 6.5, 9.9 & 13.1 #BaystateMarathon

Race Day Reminder! Check out our map for street closures, parking garages, the start/finish lines, and relay hand-off location. 🔴 Roads close at 5 AM 🟡 Restrictions begin at 7:30 AM or later Save this post and plan ahead! 💚💛 #BaystateMarathon

📣 Coming to cheer on runners at Baystate? 🏃‍♀️💚 Check out the best spectator spots to see runners more than once, including Rourke Bridge (miles 3 & 13) and Princeton St. (miles 4 & 14)! Save this guide and bring the cheers! 💛 #BaystateMarathon

📸 (belated) FAQ Friday: Will there be race photos? YES! We’re working with GetPica.com again this year. 🎉 Race photos will be available about one week after the race, with a link posted on the results webpage. Get ready to smile! 📸 #BayStateMarathon

BayState Expo + Bib Pickup Info Friday starts at Lowell High School Cafeteria/Lobby Expo hours: Fri 4:30–7 PM Sat 8 AM–3 PM Sun 6–8 AM Own bib: confirmation code + ID Someone else’s bib: copy/photo of their ID 🏃 Relay: teammate ID required for pickup #BayStateMarathon

🅿️WHERE TO PARK FOR RACE DAY We highly recommend parking in one of these four garages - the earlier you arrive the better There is plenty of street parking & we will NOT be offering shuttle services. See map for more details! #BaystateMarathon #Baystate #ParkingInfo #GLRR

🏆 Platinum Sponsor Spotlight! 🏆 We’re proud to welcome Ashworth Awards as a Platinum Sponsor of the Bay State Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay! Thank you for supporting our runners and race weekend! 💚💛 #BayStateMarathon #BayStateHalfMarathon #AshworthAwards

We’re proud to welcome @AriseFinancial as a Silver Sponsor of the Baystate Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay! 🏃‍♀️💚💛 Thank you for supporting our runners and the Baystate race community! #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate #AriseFinancial

🍻 NEW THIS YEAR: The Bay State Beer Tent! 📍 Finish area 🕚 11 AM–3 PM 🍺 1 free drink per bib number 🔞 Must be 21+ Finish your race, then celebrate! 🏅🎉 #BayStateMarathon #BayStateHalfMarathon #LowellMA

📣 FAQ FRIDAY: Can someone else pick up my bib? Yes! Friends/family can pick up your bib at the Baystate Expo Friday or Saturday before race day, or Sunday race morning. They’ll need an ID + a picture/copy of your ID (electronic or paper). #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate

🏃‍♀️ IT’S RACE MONTH! 🏃‍♂️ The countdown is officially on—just ONE MONTH until the Baystate Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay! 💚💛 Who’s ready to race? 👀 #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate #RaceMonth

We’re proud to welcome Complete Game Physical Therapy as a Bronze Sponsor of the Baystate Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for supporting our runners and the Baystate race community! 💚💛 #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate

💛 We’re proud to welcome Yerba Madre as a Bronze Sponsor of the Baystate Marathon & Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for supporting Baystate and our running community. We’re excited to have you on the team! 🙌 #BaystateMarathon #YerbaMadre #RunBaystate

FAQ Friday: Will there be a gear bag check? Yes! ⏰ Opens ~6:30 AM & closes @ race start 🏷️ Use tear-off gear tag from bib 📍 Bags will be sorted by race & taken to finish ⏳ Don’t wait until the last minute ⚠️ Items left at start will be donated #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate

💙 We’re proud to welcome Rockland Trust Bank as a Silver Sponsor of the Baystate Marathon & Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for supporting Baystate and our running community. We’re excited to have you on the team! 🙌 #BaystateMarathon #RocklandTrust #RunBaystate

💙 We’re proud to welcome @SkanskaUSA as a Silver Plus Sponsor of the Baystate Marathon & Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for supporting Baystate and our running community. We’re excited to have you on the team! 🙌 #BaystateMarathon #Skanska #RunBaystate

❓ FAQ Friday! Is there a live feed to watch the race online? 📺 No, we do not have a live feed of the race. Please be cautious of scams and don’t click on suspicious links claiming to stream the race. 🚨 #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate

Want to give your runner an extra boost on race day? Get a custom 24” x 18” Motivational Mile sign for $50 with your own personalized message!Signs will be seen by Marathon, Half Marathon & Half Marathon Relay runners. Sign up by 9/21 at midnight! #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate

🍎 We’re excited to welcome Hannaford as a title sponsor of the Baystate Marathon & Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Thank you for supporting our runners and the Greater Lowell community. We’re proud to have you on the Baystate team! ❤️ #BaystateMarathon #Hannaford #RunBaystate

🏃 Want to join the Baystate team? It takes an incredible team of volunteers to make race day happen! ❤️ There are lots of ways to help—find the right fit and sign up to volunteer through our website today! #BaystateMarathon #RunBaystate