Community Programs

The Boston’s Marathoners program was developed with the goal of creating a pathway to participation in the Boston Marathon for individuals who are active in the Boston running community and may be part of historically underrepresented groups in the marathon and distance running. Boston’s Marathoners proactively helps diversify the sport, elevate leaders in the community, and unite athletes around their shared goal of finishing the Boston Marathon. In 2026 there were 30 athletes who were part of the Boston’s Marathoners program!

Applications for the 2027 Class of Boston’s Marathoners will open later this year.

Not quite ready for the marathon distance? No problem. The Medley to Marathon program was developed for Bostonians aspiring to be part of the Boston’s Marathoners team who may need extra time to prepare for a full marathon. Participants start by running the Boston 5K in April, progress to the B.A.A. 10K in June, then complete the Boston Half in November. Upon completion of the Distance Medley series, they begin preparing to run the Boston Marathon the following year! A total of 19 Medley to Marathoners finished the 2026 Boston Marathon, while 20 new Medley to Marathon participants have completed the Boston 5K and B.A.A. 10K.

Applications for the 2027 Class of Medley to Marathoners will open later this year.