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Here’s the list of what not to bring to the Boston Marathon
The Boston Athletic Association has released a list of banned items for spectators.
This year’s Boston Marathon, like always, is expected to have throngs of cheering spectators. As such, the Boston Athletic Association has released a list of banned items for spectators to ensure safety on race day.
Security checkpoints are expected to be in certain viewing areas, and spectators may have their bags and personal belongings checked.
“The B.A.A. does not implement security policies,” it says on its website. “Anything you attempt to bring into a secured area, despite descriptions below, is subject to the discretion of law enforcement officials.”
Here is the list of banned items on Marathon Monday:
- Personal hydration system products (such as CamelBak®, Thor®, etc).
- Weight vests or any sort of vest with pockets or water bladders.
- Guns, knives, or any item that may be used as a weapon.
- Backpacks, any similar item carried over the shoulder, or handbags of any size.
- Props (including sporting equipment, military and fire/gear and signs or flags larger than 11 inches x 17 inches or longer than 15 inches in length).
- Glass containers.
- Any container capable of carrying more than one liter of liquid.
- The use of selfie sticks or similar items is prohibited while running the Boston Marathon.
- Strollers, including baby strollers.
- Suitcases & rolling bags.
- Costumes covering the face or any non-form fitting, bulky outfits extending beyond the perimeter of the body.
- Any item larger than 5 inches x 15 inches x 5 inches.
- Folding chairs.
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