Community Programs

Applications for 2027 Boston’s Marathoners Program are now open and are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, October 6. Click on the link here to apply!

Your application will be reviewed by a Selection Committee comprised of representatives of Boston’s running crews and leaders in the Boston running community. Applicants will be notified of their decision by November 23. 

New for 2027: The 2027 Boston’s Marathoners Program and the 2027 Medley to Marathon Program have different criteria and application deadlines. Please note that you are only able to apply to one program. We encourage you to read the information and criteria, and apply to the program that is best fit for you.

If you don’t already have an Athletes’ Village account, you’ll need to create one and sign in. If you do have an account, simply sign in. 

Once signed in, navigate to the application on the B.A.A. Community webpage. 

Please note that the application must be completed in a single session. We recommend preparing your answers in advance in a Word document, then copying and pasting them into the form. 

Once your application is complete, you’ll receive a confirmation message on-screen as well as a confirmation email. 

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 

• Demonstrate a meaningful connection to Boston. 

• Demonstrate a passion for running and a commitment to training. 

• Identify as a member of a group that has been historically underrepresented in distance running. 

• Are unlikely to achieve a Boston Marathon qualifying time based on their age and gender. 

• Are unable to meet the fundraising requirements of a Boston Marathon Official Charity Program and therefore do not have a feasible pathway to participate through that program. 
• Have never participated on, or applied to, a Boston Marathon Official Charity Program team. 

If accepted, participants are expected to: 

• Participate in an in-person orientation and kickoff event in early December (date TBD).

• Participate in the Boston’s Marathoner’s training program. Access to coaching, training clinics, and long runs will be provided. 

• Join the private communication channel to connect with teammates and coaches.

• Grant permission for the B.A.A. team to promote your participation, utilizing photos and videos on its media channels and in race-related publications.

• Complete the Boston Marathon registration and pay the registration fee of $390 by January 31.

Applications for the 2027 Medley to Marathon Program will open on October 27. All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, November 9. Your application will be reviewed by a Selection Committee comprised of representatives of Boston’s running crews and leaders in the Boston running community. Applicants will be notified of their status by January 11. 

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 

• Demonstrate a meaningful connection to Boston. 

• Demonstrate a passion for running and a commitment to training. 

• Identify as a member of a group that has been historically underrepresented in distance running. 

• Are unlikely to achieve a Boston Marathon qualifying time based on their age and gender. 

• Are unable to meet the fundraising requirements of a Boston Marathon Official Charity Program and therefore do not have a feasible pathway to participate through that program. 

• Have never participated on, or applied to, a Boston Marathon Official Charity Program team. 

• Would benefit from an additional year of training to prepare for the Boston Marathon. 

Please note: Applicants to the Boston’s Marathoner’s Program are not eligible to apply to the Medley to Marathon Program. 

If accepted, participants are expected to: 

• Participate in an in-person orientation and kickoff event in late January (date TBD).

• Participate in the Medley to Marathon training program. Access to coaching, training clinics, and long runs will be provided. 

• Join the private communication channel to connect with teammates and coaches.

• Grant permission for the B.A.A. team to promote your participation, utilizing photos and videos on its media channels and in race-related publications.

• Complete the Distance Medley registration and pay the registration fee by the deadline.