I received this from Gene Newman and forwarded it to Marja Bakker, Boston Marathon representative. (Pete)
Dear Marja,
Perhaps you can answer this question.
Bernie Conway (measurer@rogers.com) is IAAF/AIMS Measurement Administrator, Americas. He's also Canada's chief certifier
Gene Newman (newmangc@cox.net) is the new Chairman of USATF Road Running Technical Council.
Best, Pete
In a message dated 1/9/2006 4:31:45 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, newmangc@cox.net writes:
Bernie,
I have not know Boston to accept runners unless they have run on a certified course. I will pass this on the some on our committee and see if they have any other knowledge.
Let me know if you find out anything that is different than what I believe.
Gene
P.S, Pete, maybe you could post this on your Web site. Thanks, Gene
From: measurer [mailto:measurer@rogers.com]
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 9:55 AM
To: Gene Newman
Subject: Boston
Gene,
In this email I am wearing my hat as Chief Certifier for Canada. To your knowledge, does Boston accept US runners who have run a marathon at a US race within the time limit but on a non-certified course? I have found out that Boston is accepting Canadian runners from Canadian marathons which are not listed as certified on our website.
I am looking to contact someone from the BAA to discuss this problem. I also wanted to know if you are having the same problem.
Bernie
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