MARATHON FIELD POISED TO BE BIGGER, BETTER

THE BOSTON GLOBE

Let the real numbers game begin.

On Thursday morning, when the Boston Athletic Association announced an increased field size for the 2014 Boston Marathon, runners around the world undoubtedly estimated their odds of securing a coveted race number. The 2014 event will welcome 36,000 entrants, 9,000 more than this year. But it’s uncertain whether the larger field will fully accommodate increased interest in the historic 26.2-mile race.

marathon, road race managementChristina MartinAugust 30, 2013boston marathon, marathon registration, registrationComment