Too Slow for Boston Marathon - Greer, South Carolina - Running

The Too Slow for Boston Marathon is a Running race in Greer, South Carolina consisting of a Marathon.

Too Slow for Boston Marathon is a Marathon that in the past was held in Cary NC, and is now moving to Greer SC. The event was created with slow runners in mind and the thought that it might be fun to host an event that would be exclusive to them.

Most people think it's a joke, and some might even think we're subtly making fun of the slower runners, however we will assure you, that is not the case at all. Too Slow for Boston is about promoting the aspect of mental toughness that exists in our sport and celebrating the people who can persevere.

Qualification Rules to Win Prize Money:

- You cannot be a first-time marathoner. You can still participate, however the awards are reserved for those who have a proven track record of high-duration marathons. As a first-time marathoner, you also have the unfair advantage of not knowing what you're getting yourself into, and that's just an unfair advantage for this race.
- If you have ever officially completed the Boston Marathon (even if for charity), you can gain entry into the race as an official bandit. Official Bandit Runners ARE NOT eligible to compete for award money and for one of the three slowest finishes at Too Slow for Boston.
- You must be SLOWER than the times listed on the official site for your age. This standard will be applied to marathons you've run the prior year. As we do your background check, we will match your times (and your age at the time of each marathon) with the chart below. ULTRA FINISHES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- You may not exit the official race boundaries during the race. Boundaries will be explained in further detail during the course briefing. You will NOT be penalized for getting lost though. This rule is to prevent people from running a quick 25-something miles, leaving to go take a nap and/or do some grocery shopping, then coming back to finish the last little bit and collecting some award money.
- You may not set up a tent or any kind of primitive structure on the course. We aren't hippies and this isn't an ultra.
- Breaks at the start/finish area may not last longer than 30-minutes at-a-time or a cumulative time of 1-hour. This technically means we'll be timing your poops.
- Runner activity on the course is limited to activity conducive to marathon running. For example, no swinging at the playground, spectating at surrounding events, and no fishing.
- If, during the Too Slow for Boston Marathon, any runners finish in times which are faster than their qualifying times, they will be precluded from receiving award money.
- Early or late starts will preclude you from earning award money.