Registration for the 2013 Boston Marathon remains open for qualified runners, slowing to a more comfortable pace two years after the race reached its limit for qualifiers in record time, and one year after organizers instituted a new entry process.

Boston Athletic Association executive director Thomas Grilk said the registration process “has created a feeling of more opportunity.” Race director Dave McGillivray called it a “win, win, win,” with runners, race managers, and the BAA benefiting.