In 2022, the San Francisco Marathon will be partnering with the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) Wanda Age Group World Ranking for Series XIII
Information on the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings for Series XXII (dates to be determined)
- Qualifying period: The 4th Edition qualifying cycle starts January 1, 2022, and will finish at the end of the year, culminating at the World Championships in the spring of 2023 – location TBD.
- One-year cycle for participants to earn two qualifying times and a place at the AbbottWMM.
- Wanda Age Group World Championships in 2022.
- The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will mark the start and finish of the qualification period for the second year of the AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Rankings. The World Championships are to take place in the spring of 2023, location TBD.
- Participants in an AbbottWMM Wanda Age Group World Ranking qualifying race will earn points according to their age, time, and gender, aligned with the following age groups for men and women: 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
- All official San Francisco Marathon 2022 finishers will receive Abbott World Marathon Majors points. They will need to “claim” them by registering on the AbbottWMM website. There is no cost.
- The spread of the selected marathon events that are part of the AbbottWMM Wanda Agre Group World Rankings creates a truly global series throughout the year, giving runners across the world the chance to be part of a new era of age group marathon running.
- The AbbottWMM Wanda VIRTUAL Age Group World Rankings offers participants in virtual marathons hosted by our partner races the chance to earn a position in our dedicated virtual rankings platform. Learn how it works.
Full list of confirmed events for the 2021/2022 Series is to be announced when available.