B.A.A. 5K Sponsors

Contact Info:
T.K. Skenderian
40 Trinity Place
Fourth Floor
Boston MA 02116
phone:617-778-1632
e-mail:tk@baa.org

Official Sponsors of the B.A.A. 5K

2013 marks the 28th year of John Hancock's landmark sponsorship of the legendary Boston Marathon. John Hancock’s continued support of the Boston Athletic Association, which has directed the race since 1897, ensures the stability of the world's oldest annual marathon.

For more information about John Hancock and the Boston Marathon visit:
www.johnhancock.com/bostonmarathon/index.html
Twitter @jhboston26

John Hancock - Blue logo

adidas is excited to begin its 25th year as the Official and Exclusive Footwear and Apparel Supplier of the Boston Marathon. In 2013, adidas continues its commitment to the marathon by playing a key role not only in the race, but in all Boston Athletic Association programs.

The Gatorade Company, a division of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), provides sports performance innovations designed to meet the needs of athletes at all competitive levels and across a broad range of sports. Gatorade Thirst Quencher® is backed by more than 40 years of research and is scientifically formulated and athletically proven to quench thirst, replace fluids and electrolytes, and provide carbohydrate energy to enhance athletic performance.
Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water is proud to be the Official Bottled Water of the 2013 B.A.A. 5K. Having supported various running events from 5Ks to marathons for the past 30 years, Poland Spring knows the importance of keeping runners hydrated. True natural goodness begins at the source, because when you start better, you finish better. Poland Springs
PowerBar, creator and leader of the energy bar category, is proud to be the Official Energy Bar and Energy Gel Sponsor of the 2013 B.A.A. 5K. The perfect tools for a runner, both the Performance bar and PowerBar Gel feature a state-of-the-art-science carbohydrate blend.
With five locations throughout New England including downtown Boston, Long’s carries the region’s finest collection of jewelry and watches from world-renowned manufacturers that include Rolex, David Yurman, Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Breitling, TAG Heuer, Raymond Weil, and more.

The following companies are Official Contributors of the 2013 B.A.A. 5K:

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Bear Naked Post-race refreshments

Dole Post-race refreshments

King's Hawaiian Post-race refreshments

Wise Post-race refreshments

All of the above information is subject to change

B.A.A. Moment 4

1972 - Women Official Entrants in Marathon

Although Bobbi Gibb was the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon in 1966, it was not until the 1972 Boston Marathon that women could become official entrants due to a change in AAU rules.